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Saftey Questions  pdf

Vehicle Safety Questions

From 1st September 2003, at the start of the driving test the examiner will ask 2 questions in the form of

'tell me' 'show me'.
One or both questions answered incorrectly will result in one driving fault being recorded. (no fail)

Examples of safety check questions for cars.

 


Open the bonnet and identify...

1. Where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil.

    Identify the DIPSTICK and check the oil level against the minimum/maximum marks.

2. Where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check that the engine

     has the correct level.

     Identify HIGH/LOW marks on the header tank, and describe how to top up to correct level.

3. Where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level.

    Identify reservoir and explain how to check level against HIGH/LOW marks.

4. Where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of

     hydraulic brake fluid.
     

     Identify reservoir and explain how to check level against HIGH/LOW marks.

 
Tell me how you would check that the...

5. Brake lights are working on this car.

    Press the brake pedal and look for reflections in windows or against garage door.

    Ask some one to help. 

 

6. Brakes are working before starting a journey.

    The brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Test the brakes as you set off.

    Vehicle should not pull to one side.

 

7. Tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.

     No cuts or bulges. 1.6mm tread depth across central ¾ of tyre.

     No bald patches around the outer circumference.

    Information on tyre pressures can be found in the manufactures guide or hand book. 

8. The power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
    If the steering is very heavy with engine running, the system may not be working properly.

 
Show me how you would check the...

9. Headlights & taillights are working.

    Switch the head lights on and walk around vehicle.

10. Direction indicators are working.

     Operate the left/right indicator switch and inspect all indicator lights.

11. Horn is working (off road only).

       Press the horn !...   

12. Handbrake for excessive wear.

     Demonstrate by fully applying the parking brake so that it secures itself

     and is not at the end of it's working travel.