Frequently Asked Questions

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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”1″ title=”Tell me questions.” el_class=”accordiantitleclass”][vc_tta_section title=”Tell me how you’d check that the breaks are working before starting a journey.” tab_id=”1565086783587-ed41daff-a1c8″][vc_column_text]Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressure for this car and how tyre pressure should be checked” tab_id=”1565086783605-e261aa8f-828f”][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Tell me how you make sure your head restrain is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash.” tab_id=”1565087287661-eaf5306b-f594″][vc_column_text]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. Note: Some restraints might not be adjustable.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Tell me hoe you’d check the tyre to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.” tab_id=”1565087478612-d028e643-6463″][vc_column_text]No cuts and bulges, 1.6 mm of tread depth across the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tyre, and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Tell me how you’d check the headlights and tail lights are working. you don’t need to exit the vehicle.” tab_id=”1565087742641-2f54fd23-5f2c”][vc_column_text]Explain you’d operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary), then walk round vehicle (as this is a ‘tell me’ question, you don’t need to physically check the lights).[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Tell me how’d you know if there was a problem with your anti-lock breaking system.” tab_id=”1565088176130-13fbd285-872f”][vc_column_text]Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti-lock braking system.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Tell me how’d you check the direction indicators are working. you don’t need to exit the vehicle.” tab_id=”1565088301548-8b1fdf3c-3429″][vc_column_text]Explain you’d operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary), and then walk round vehicle (as this is a ‘tell me’ question, you don’t need to physically check the lights).[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Tell me how’d check the break lights are working on this car.” tab_id=”1565088457314-6f10eb52-7862″][vc_column_text]Explain you’d operate the brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows or doors, or ask someone to help.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Tell me how’d you check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.” tab_id=”1565088556959-11283ab7-69d8″][vc_column_text]If the steering becomes heavy, the system may not be working properly. Before starting a journey, 2 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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Tell me how you’d switch on the rear fog flight(s) and explain when you’d use it/them. you don’t need to exit the vehicle.” tab_id=”1565088692309-d7c497a9-2cad”][vc_column_text]Operate switch (turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary). Check warning light is on. Explain use.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Tell me how you’d switch your head lights from depped to main beam and explain how you’d know the main beam is on” tab_id=”1565088952425-56e369e2-5d0b”][vc_column_text]Operate switch (with ignition or engine on if necessary), check with main beam warning light.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil.” tab_id=”1565089158484-e1051a02-ae28″][vc_column_text]Identify dipstick/oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the minimum and maximum markers.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant .” tab_id=”1565089292242-c2542d09-80c0″][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic break fluid.” tab_id=”1565089460465-36925233-2b9a”][vc_column_text]Identify reservoir, check level against high and low markings.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]