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Revised
Questions to be used from Tuesday 1st
July 2008
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Before
you go out on the road your Examiner will ask
you a couple of questions regarding basic vehicle
maintenance, you will be asked one 'show
me' and one 'tell
me',
one or both questions answered incorrectly will
result in one driving fault being recorded. Below
are the questions with the correct Answers. |
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1)
Open the bonnet, identify where you would check
the engine oil level and tell me how you would
check that the engine has sufficient oil.
Answer
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Identify dipstick / oil level indicator, describe
check of oil level against the minimum/maximum
markers. |
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2)
Open the bonnet, identify where you would check
the engine coolant level and tell me how you would
check that the engine has the correct level.
Answer
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Identify high/low level markings on header tank
where fitted or radiator filler cap, and describe
how to top up to correct level. |
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3)
Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir
is and tell me how you would check the windscreen
washer level.
Answer
: Identify reservoir
and explain how to check level. |
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4)
Open the bonnet, identify where the brake fluid
reservoir is and tell me how you would check that
you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Answer :
Identify reservoir, check level against high / low
markings. |
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5)
Show me how you would check that the brake lights
are working on this car. (if you need to switch
the ignition on, please don't start the engine)
Answer
: Operate brake
pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage
doors, etc, or ask someone to help you. (Prompt
not to start engine) |
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6)
Tell me how you would check that the brakes are
working before starting a journey.
Answer
: Brakes should
not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested
as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one
side. |
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7)
Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure
that they have sufficient tread depth and that their
general condition is safe to use on the road.
Answer : No cuts
or bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central
¾ of the breadth of the tyre around the entire
outer circumference. |
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8)
Tell me where you would find the information for
the recommended tyre pressure for this car and
how tyre pressures should be checked.
Answer
: Manufacturer's
guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and
adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don't forget
spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps. |
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9)
Show me / explain how you would check that the
power assisted steering is working before starting
a journey.
Answer
: If the steering
becomes heavy the system may not be working properly.
Before starting a journey two simple checks can
be made. Gentle pressure on the steering wheel,
maintained while the engine is started, should
result in a slight but noticeable movement as
the system begins to operate. Alternatively turning
the steering wheel just after moving off will
give an immediate indication that the power assistance
is functioning. |
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10)
Tell me how you would check that the headlights
& tail lights are working.
Answer
: Operate switch
(turn on ignition if necessary) then walk around
vehicle. |
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11)
Show me how you would check that the direction
indicators are working.
Answer
: Applying the
indicators or hazard warning switch and check
functioning of all indicators. |
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12)
Show me how you would check that the horn is working
(off road only).
Answer
: Check is carried
out by using control (turn on ignition if necessary) |
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13)
Show me how you would check the parking brake
for excessive wear.
Answer
: Demonstrate by
applying parking brake ( Handbrake ) so that when
it is fully applied it secures itself, and is
not at the end of the working travel. |
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14)
Tell me how you make sure your head restraint
is correctly adjusted so it provides the best
protection in the event of a crash.
Answer
: The head restraint
should be adjusted so the rigid part of the head
restraint is at least as high as the eye or top
of the ears, and as close to the back of the head
as is comfortable. N.B. Some restraints might
not be adjustable. |
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15)
Show me how you would clean the windscreen using
the windscreen washer and wipers.
Answer
: Operate control
to wash and wipe windscreen (turn ignition on
if necessary). |
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16)
Show me how you would set the demister controls
to clear all the windows effectively, this should
include both front and rear screens.
Answer
: Set all relevant
controls including; fan, temperature, air direction
/ source and heated screen to clear windscreen
and windows. Engine does not have tobe started
for this demonstration. |
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17)
Show me how you would switch on the rear fog light(s)
and explain when you would use it/them. (No need
to exit vehicle)
Answer
: Operate switch
(turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary).
Check warning light is on. Explain use ( only
use if visibility is reduced to 100 metres or
LESS ) |
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18)
Tell me how you would know if there was a problem
with your anti lock braking system.
Answer
: Warning light
should illuminate if there is a fault with the
anti lock braking system. |
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19)
Show me how you switch your headlight from dipped
to main beam and explain how you would know the
main beam is on whilst inside the car.
Answer
: Operate switch
(with ignition or engine on if (necessary), check
with main beam warning light. |
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