Car Safety Checks

In this series of questions, we'll walk you through practical tasks and demonstrations designed to familiarise you with fundamental aspects of vehicle maintenance and operation. From checking vital fluids like engine oil and coolant to ensuring proper functionality of lights and brakes, each question is aimed at equipping you with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a safe and proficient driver. Remember, these checks are not just for passing your test; they form the foundation for a lifetime of safe driving habits.

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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 a system begins to operate. Alternatively turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning

Car Safety Checks

1. Open the bonnet and TELL ME how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil?

2. Open the bonnet and TELL ME how you’d check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant?

3. Open the bonnet and TELL ME how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid?

4. TELL ME how you check that the brakes are working before starting a journey?

5. TELL ME where you are find information for the recommended tyre pressure for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked?

6. TELL ME how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash?

7. TELL ME how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working? You don’t need to exit the vehicle.

8. TELL ME how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system?

9. TELL ME how you check the tires to ensure they have sufficient tread depth and that the general condition is safe to use on the road?

10. TELL ME how you check the direction indicators are working?

11. TELL ME how do you check the brake lights are working on this car?

12. TELL ME how you check the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey?

13. TELL ME how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you know the main beam is on?

14. TELL ME how you’d switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you’d use it/them?

15 When it is safe to do so, SHOW ME how you wash and clean the rear windscreen.

16. When it is safe to do so, SHOW ME how you wash and clean the front windscreen.

17 When it is safe to do so, SHOW ME how you switch on your dipped headlights.

18. When it is safe to do so, SHOW ME how you switch on your side lights.

19. When it is safe to do so, SHOW ME how you’d switch on your fog lights.

20. When it is safe to do so, SHOW ME, how do you switch on your full beam.

21. When it is safe to do so, SHOW ME how you‘d switch on your rear demister.

22. When it is safe to do so, SHOW ME how you‘d operate the horn.

23. When it is safe to do so, SHOW ME how you switch on your front demister.

24. When it is safe to do so, SHOW ME how to open and close the side window.

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