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DVLA Practical Qs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| TELL ME how'd you check your brakes are working | Test as you are pulling off Not slack / loose |
| TELL ME where you'd find the recommended tire pressures for this car and how tire pressures should be checked | Manufacturer's guide Pressure gauge on cold tires |
| TELL ME how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection | As close to the back of your head as possible At least as high as your ears / eyes |
| TELL ME how you'd check the tires have sufficient tread depth and are generally safe | 1.6 mm around the entire tire / Check wear indicators No cuts or bumps |
| TELL ME how you'd check that the headlights and tail lights are working | Turn on the lights Walk around the vehicle |
| TELL ME how you'd know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system | Warning light should illuminate |
| TELL ME how you'd check the direction indicators are working | Turn on hazard lights Walk around vehicle |
| TELL ME how you'd check the brake lights are working | Ask for help from a friend Brake in safe area |
| TELL ME how you'd check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey | Turning steering wheel as you begin to pull off Not heavy |
| TELL ME how you'd switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you'd use them | Warning light should illuminate when switched on Use when visibility is severely reduced |
| TELL ME how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you'd know the main beam is on | Turn on Dipped Beam / Main Beam headlights Warning light should illuminate when Main Beam is switched on |
| OPEN THE BONNET and TELL ME how you'd check the engine has sufficient oil | ( DIPSTICK - Large yellow loop ) Take out and wipe the dipstick clean Reinsert and remove to make sure oil level is safe |
| OPEN THE BONNET and TELL ME how you'd check the engine has sufficient engine coolant | (COOLANT TANK - Translucent white blob with black lid) Make sure coolant is between the min and max levels |
| OPEN THE BONNET and TELL ME how you'd check for a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid | Idk where ask dad ("._.) Check fluid is between min and max levels |
| SHOW ME how you wash / clean the front windscreen | Pull right indicator stalk towards you |
| SHOW ME how you wash / clean the rear windscreen | Push right indicator stalk away from you |
| SHOW ME how you'd switch on your dipped headlights | Turn dial to the right of the steering wheel |
| SHOW ME how you'd set the rear demister | Press button with rectangle and three upwards arrows |
| SHOW ME how you'd operate the horn | Beep beep |
| SHOW ME how you'd demist the front windscreen | Press button with fan shape, and three upwards arrows |
| SHOW ME how you'd open and close the side window | Duh |