Q. 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?

A. Open the bonnet, identify the dipstick and describe how to check oil level against the minimum/maximum markers.

Q. Show me / tell me how you would check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey?

A. If the steering becomes heavy the system may not be working properly. Before starting a journey 2 simple checks can be made. Apply gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started. This 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 working.

Q. 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?

A. Open the bonnet, IdentifY high/low level markings on header tank where fitted and describe how to top up to correct level.

Q. Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear?

A. Apply footbrake first for safety and demonstrate by applying parking brake (hand brake) that when it is fully applied it secures itself, and is not at the end of the working travel.

Q. Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen water level?

A. Open the bonnet, identifies reservoir and explains how to check level.

Q. Show me how you would check that the horn is working (off road only)?

A. Check no one is around then press the horn.

Q. Open the bonnet, identify where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of brake fluid?

A. Opens the bonnet, identifies the high/low level markings on the brake fluid reservoir and describes how to top up to the correct level.

Q. Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working?

A. Apply the indicators or hazard warning switch and check function of all lights.

Q. Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working ?

A. Press the brake pedal and either get someone to check the the brake lightsare working or use of reflections in garage doors, windows etc.

Q. Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey?

A. Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off, vehicle should not pull to one side.

Q. Show me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working?

A. Turn on the lights and then walk around the vehicle to observe the correct function of all the lights.

Q. Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked?

A. Details of the correct tyre pressures can be found in the manufactures handbook.You should use a reliable pressure gauge to check and adjust the pressures when the tyres are cold. Always remember to refit the valve caps.

Q. 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?

A. There should be no cuts or bulges in the side walls, tyres are inflated to the correct pressure and 1.6mm of tread depth is present across the central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire circumference.