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Safety check questions for practical car tests
(Click on the links to see pictures of the relevent cars
engine Manual, Automatic)
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Vehicle safety checks have always been part of the officially
recommended syllabus for learning to drive.
The source material can be found in the DSA publication 'Driving
the essential skills' and 'The official DSA driving test'. Advice and information on how to carry out vehicle safety checks
can also be found in the manufacturer's handbook.
Below is a list of the combinations of questions to be used
on test. Each combination of questions contains two questions and answers.
Combination 1
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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.
Identify
dipstick / oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the minimum/maximum markers. (Manual) (Automatic)
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Show me / explain how you would check that the power assisted
steering is working before starting a journey.
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 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.
Combination 2
Combination 3
Combination 4
Combination 5
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Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working
on this car.
Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows,
garage doors, etc, or ask someone to help.
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Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive
wear.
Demonstrate by applying parking brake that when it is fully
applied it secures itself, and is not at the end of the working travel.
Combination 6
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Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before
starting a journey.
Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes
should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side.
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Show me how you would check that the headlights & tail lights
are working.
Operate headlights (turn ignition to dash board
lights), walk round vehicle.
Combination 7
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Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended
tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.
Manufacturer’s guide, use a reliable pressure
gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don’t forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps.
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Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are
working.
Applying the indicators or hazard warning switch and
check functioning of all indicators.
Combination 8
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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.
No
cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central ¾ of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference.
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Show me how you would check that the headlights & tail lights
are working.
Operate switch (turn ignition to dash board
lights), walk round vehicle.
Combination 9
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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.
No
cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central ¾ of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference.
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Show me how you would check that the horn is working (off road
only).
Check is carried out by using control (turn ignition
to dash board lights).
Combination 10
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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.
Identify
reservoir, check level against high/low markings. (Manual) (Automatic)
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Show me / explain how you would check that the power assisted
steering is working before starting a journey.
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 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.
Combination 11
Combination 12
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