| Safety Questions |
| Before you leave the test centre on your driving test, you will be asked any two of the following safety questions. |
To open the bonnet,
use the bonnet catch located on the side wall just forward of
the passenger door. Release the bonnet using the second catch
just under the front of the bonnet. Use the bonnet stand to
hold the bonnet open.
Question 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: Locate the dipstick and remove. Wipe clean. Replace fully back into the holder and remove again. Read the oil level between the high and low marks on the dipstick. If oil is required fill at the appropriate place.
Question 2: Show me / explain how you would check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
Answer: When the engine is turned off the steering will feel heavy. When the engine is turned on the steering should feel light and the steering wheel easy to turn. If the steering does not become lighter or becomes heavy during the journey, you should stop and investigate further.
Question 3: 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.
Question 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: Locate the dipstick and remove. Wipe clean. Replace fully back into the holder and remove again. Read the oil level between the high and low marks on the dipstick. If oil is required fill at the appropriate place.
Question 2: Show me / explain how you would check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
Answer: When the engine is turned off the steering will feel heavy. When the engine is turned on the steering should feel light and the steering wheel easy to turn. If the steering does not become lighter or becomes heavy during the journey, you should stop and investigate further.
Question 3: 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: Locate the coolant
expansion chamber within the engine bay and check that the fluid
in between the Min & Max Lines printed on the side.
Question 4: Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear.
Answer: Pull the parking brake to its on position and check that it secures itself when clicked into place. By putting pressure on the top of the handbrake it should stay in place. The handbrake should also secure the car before it reaches the end of its working travel.
Question 5: Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level.
Answer: Locate the windscreen washer bottle and fill using clean water.
Question 6: Show me how you would check that the horn is working (off road only).
Answer: Sound the horn to make sure it is working.
Question 4: Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear.
Answer: Pull the parking brake to its on position and check that it secures itself when clicked into place. By putting pressure on the top of the handbrake it should stay in place. The handbrake should also secure the car before it reaches the end of its working travel.
Question 5: Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level.
Answer: Locate the windscreen washer bottle and fill using clean water.
Question 6: Show me how you would check that the horn is working (off road only).
Answer: Sound the horn to make sure it is working.
Question 7: 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 the brake fluid reservoir ( 5 ) and check that the hydraulic fluid inside is between the Min & Max levels printed on the side.
Question 8: Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car.
Answer: I would Back the car up against a reflective surface such as a garage door, or a shop window, and check to see if the brake lights are working by making use of reflection, or if there is anyone around get somebody to help.
Question 9: Show me how you would check that the headlights & tail lights are working.
Answer: Switch on the light with light switch located inside the car, then walk around the car to check that all lights are working. Don’t forget to check the high and dipped headlights.
Question 10: Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.
Answer: Identify the brake fluid reservoir ( 5 ) and check that the hydraulic fluid inside is between the Min & Max levels printed on the side.
Question 8: Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car.
Answer: I would Back the car up against a reflective surface such as a garage door, or a shop window, and check to see if the brake lights are working by making use of reflection, or if there is anyone around get somebody to help.
Question 9: Show me how you would check that the headlights & tail lights are working.
Answer: Switch on the light with light switch located inside the car, then walk around the car to check that all lights are working. Don’t forget to check the high and dipped headlights.
Question 10: Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.
Answer: The information for
the tyre pressures is located in the manufacturers handbook
which is located in the glove compartment. Tyre pressures should
be checked when the tyres are cold and remember to refit the
dust covers.
Question 11: 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: A tyre must have at least 1.6milimetres of tread depth around the centre ¾ breadth of the tyre, and the entire circumference with no lumps, cuts or bulges.
Question 12: Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting your journey.
Answer: Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set of and should not pull to one side.
Question 11: 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: A tyre must have at least 1.6milimetres of tread depth around the centre ¾ breadth of the tyre, and the entire circumference with no lumps, cuts or bulges.
Question 12: Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting your journey.
Answer: Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set of and should not pull to one side.
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