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Show me how you would check the direction indicators are working
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Put on hazardswalk round carNEED IGNITION
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Tell me how you would check the brakes are working before starting a journey
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Shouldnt be spongy or slackshould be tested as you set offshouldnt veer to one side
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Show me how you would check the brake lights are working in this car
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Press brake pedal look in reflectionask instructor to checkNEED IGNITION
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Show me/explain how you would check the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey
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If steering becomes heavy then may not be working properlygentle pressure on the steering wheel maintained while engine is started should result in a slight but noticeable movement and system startsOR turning steering wheel just after moving will give an immediate indictation
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Tell me where you would find info for recommended tyre pressures and how it should be checked
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In the manufacturers handbookuse a reliable pressure gaugedo it when tyres are colddo all five tyresremember to refit valve caps
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Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear, make sure you keep safe control of the vehicle
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Apply footbrake firmlyput handbrake up then downshould secure itselfshouldnt be at the end of its working travel
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Identify where windscreen washer reservoir is and explain how to check level
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Look in and check
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Open bonnet, identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check the engine has sufficient oil
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Dipstick??
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Open bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant and how you would check its at the right level
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Should be between two lines?
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Tell me how you would check your head restraint is correctly adjusted to it provides best protection in event of a crash
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Rigid part level with eyesas close to the back of head as comfortable
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Open bonnet, identify where brake fluid resevoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid
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Check level against high/low markings
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Show me how you would check the horn is working
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Press it
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Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road
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Whole circumferenceacross central 3/4 of width1.6mm tread depthno cuts or bulges
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Show me how you would clean the windscreen
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Pull handle forwardNEED IGNITION
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Tell me how you would check the headlights and tail lights are working
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Turn on lights walk round car
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