Enterprise School of Motoring (Redditch)
New Questions were added in July 2008, this page includes these new questions.
Special note ; for all electrical questions start by tell the examiner that you would turn the ignition key to 'stage 2' to turn on all electrics.
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Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car. A: Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors etc, or ask someone to help. |
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Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a
journey. A: 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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Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre
pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked. A: Check the manufacturer's guide for pressure values, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don't forget the spare tyre, so check all five. |
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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. A: No cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference. Again check all five. Use a reliable tread depth gauge. |
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Q: Tell me how you would check
that the horn is working . |
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Q: Tell me how you would check the
hand brake for excessive wear.
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Q: Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash A: The head restraint should be adjusted so the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eye or top of the ears, and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable. N.B. Some restraints might not be adjustable |
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Q: 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. A: Identify dipstick/oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the minimum/maximum markers. |
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Q: 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. A: Identify the over flow tank and the high/low level markings on the tank. |
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Open the bonnet and identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is. A: Identify the reservoir filler cap. |
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Q: 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. A: Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings. |
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Q: Open the bonnet, identify where the
power steering fluid reservoir is and
tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of power steering fluid. A: Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings. |
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Q: Show me/explain how you would check that the power-assisted
steering is working before starting a journey. A: 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. |
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Q: Show me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights
are working. A: Operate light switch to dipped head lights switch , walk round vehicle inspecting lights. |
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Q: Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are
working. A: Apply the indicator stork switch both left and right and walk around the vehicle to check functioning of all indicators. |
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Q: Show me how you would check that the
hazard warning lights are
working. A: Turn on the hazard warning switch and walk around the vehicle to check functioning of all lights. |
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Q: Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers. A: Operate right had stork control, pull towards you, to wash and wipe windscreen.
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Q: Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively, this should include both front and rear screens A: Set all relevant controls including; fan, temperature, air direction and heated rear window.
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Q: Show me how you would switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you would use them. A: Turn on Dipped head lights then rear fog light button . Check warning light is on. Use fog lights only if visibility is below 100 meters
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Q: Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti lock braking system. A: Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti lock braking system
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Q: 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. A: Turn on dipped head lights, push left-hand stork away from you, check the blue main beam warning light is on.
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