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| Vehicle safety check questions (random checks) |
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| These are basic safety checks that a driver should carry out to ensure the vehicle is safe for use. Although some checks may involve the candidate in opening the bonnet to identify where fluid levels would be checked, pupils will not be asked to touch a hot engine or physically check fluid levels. |
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| As vehicle technology advances, more and more vehicles are being equipped with electronic diagnostic systems, which inform the driver of the state of the engine fluid levels and tyre pressures. It will be acceptable for a candidate to refer to the vehicle information system (if fitted) when answering questions on fluid levels or tyre pressures. |
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Combination 1 |
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| 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? |
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| Identify dipstick / oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the minimum/maximum markers |
Show me / explain how you would check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey? |
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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. |
Combination 2
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| 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 leve?. |
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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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Combination 3 |
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dentify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level? |
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| Identify reservoir and explain how to check level. |
Show me how you would check that the horn is working (off road only)? |
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| Check is carried out by using control (turn on ignition if necessary). |
Combination 4
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| 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? |
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| Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings. |
Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working? |
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| Applying the indicators or hazard warning switch and check functioning of all indicators. |
Combination 5
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| Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car? |
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| Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors, etc, or ask someone to help. |
Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear? |
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| Demonstrate by applying parking brake that when it is fully applied it secures itself, and is not at the end of the working travel. |
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combination 6 |
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| Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey? |
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| combination 10 |
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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? |
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| Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings. |
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| Show me / explain how you would check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey? |
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| 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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Combination 11 |
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| 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? |
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| Identify dipstick / oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the minimum/maximum marker. |
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| Show me how you would check that the headlights & tail lights are working? |
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| Operate switch (turn on ignition
if necessary), walk round vehicle. |
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Combination 12 |
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| 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? |
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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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| Show me how you would check that the headlights & tail lights are working? |
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| Operate switch (turn on ignition
if necessary), walk round vehicle. |
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