Tell me how you check the direction indicators are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle
1. Turn on ignition, and then walk round vehicle to check the direction indicators are working
Tell me how you know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system
When ignition is turned off steering wheel feels hard to turn. When the ignition is turned on , steering wheel should become easy to turn, if it’s still hard then something wrong with anti-lock-braking system.
1. Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti-lock braking system
Nissan Micra:
When the ignition is turned to the ON position on the Nissan Micra, ABS lights symbol appears for a second or two and disapears after. If it stays and does not dispear then something is wrong with ABS.
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) light illuminates and shortly turns off. This informs you the system is operational. If light comes on whilst driving or stays on after engine start, this indicates a malfunction in the ABS where a Nissan technician will need to check system. A fault with the ABS does not affect normal braking. ABS is used primarily to prevent wheels from locking under harsh braking
Tell me how you check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle
1. Turn on ignition, then walk round vehicle to see that headlights and tail lights are working
Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash
1. 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.
Note: Some restraints might not be adjustable
Tell me where you find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked
1. Manufacturer’s guide
2. Use a reliable pressure gauge.
3. Check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold and remember to refit valve caps
4. Don’t forget to have a spare tyre
Tell me how you check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road
1. Tires should not have any cuts and bulges.
2. Tires should be 1.6mm of tread depth across the central 3/4 (three-quarters) of the width of the tyre and all the way around of the tyre.
Tell me how you check that the brakes are working before starting a journey
1. Brakes should not feel spongy or slack means should not feel loose with no resistance
2. Brakes should be tested as you set off.
3. Vehicle should not pull to one side.
Tell me how you check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid
1. Open a bonnet
2. Identify reservoir
3. Check level against high and low markings
Nissan Micra: With ignition on, the brake warning light will illuminate when the parking brake is applied. If parking brake is fully released and light comes on, this informs the driver of a low level of brake fluid. If brake fluid levels are correct, this may indicate air in the system and vehicle must be checked by a Nissan technician
Tell me how you check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant
1. Open a bonnet
2. Identify high and low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap
3. If it’s below add more engine coolant, if over take out some engine coolant
Tell me how you check that the engine has sufficient oil
1. Open a bonnett by pulling bonnet trigger under the steering wheel and open a bonnet
2. Identify dipstick
3. Pull it out and clean with wipe
4. Put the dipstick back into it’s place and pull out
5. Check that oil level should be between min and max markers.