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The brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Test them as you move off. The car should not pull to one side.

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Show Me Tell Me — Simple Answers

Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.

Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.

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.

Tell me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You do not need to exit the vehicle.

Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system.

Tell me how you would check that the direction indicators are working. You do not need to exit the vehicle.

Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car.

Tell me how you would check that the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.

Tell me how you would switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you would use them. You do not need to exit the vehicle.

Tell me how you would switch your headlights from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam is on.

Tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil.

Tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant.

Tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.

Tell me how you would make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash.

When it is safe to do so, can you show me how you would wash and clean the rear windscreen?

When it is safe to do so, can you show me how you would wash and clean the front windscreen?

When it is safe to do so, can you show me how you would switch on your dipped headlights?

When it is safe to do so, can you show me how you would set the rear demister?

When it is safe to do so, can you show me how you would operate the horn?

When it is safe to do so, can you show me how you would demist the front windscreen?

When it is safe to do so, can you show me how you would open and close the side window?

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