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Category B & ADI Pt II Safety Questions 01/07/2008 Question Topic Show / Tell Question

B 01 Oil Show 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.

B 02 Steering Show Show me / explain how you would check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.

B 03 Coolant Show Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level.

B 04 H/brake Show Show me how you would check the parking brake (handbrake) for excessive wear, make sure you keep safe control of the vehicle

B 05 Washer fluid Tell Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer

B 06 Horn Show Show me how you would check that the horn is working (off road only).

B 07 Brake fluid Show 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.

B 08 Indicators Show Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working.

B 09 Brake lights Show Show me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car. (I can assist you, if you need to switch the ignition on, please don't start the engine)

B10 Brakes Tell Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.

B11 Lights Tell Tell me how you would check that the headlights & tail lights are working. (No need to exit vehicle)

B12 Tyre pressure Tell Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.

B13 Tyres Tell 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.

B14 Windscreen Washers Show Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers.

B15 Windscreen Demister Show Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively, this should include both front and rear screens.

B16Rear fog light Show Show me how you would switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you would use it/them. (No need to exit vehicle, Please don't start the engine.)

B17 Headlights Show Show me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam is on whilst inside the car

B18 Head Restraints Tell Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash

B19 Brakes Tell  me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti lock braking system

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