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Question:
What
are the DSA "show me tell me Questions" for Car
practical test?
DSA (Car) Practical Questions • Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine oillevel and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil. Identify dipstick / oil level indicator, describe how to check the oil level against the minimum/maximum markers. ______________________________________________________________ • Show me / explain how you would check that the power assistedsteering is working before starting a journey. Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, (to the left or right) maintained while the engine is started, this should result in a slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate. ______________________________________________________________ • Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the enginecoolant level and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level. Identify high/low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level. ______________________________________________________________ • Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessivewear. Apply the parking brake, when it is fully applied it secures itself, and is not at the end of the working travel. ______________________________________________________________ • Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level. Identify reservoir and explain how to check level, high/low level markings ______________________________________________________________ • Show me how you would check that the horn is working (off roadonly). Check is carried out by pressing the control to sound the horn (turn on ignition if necessary). ______________________________________________________________ • Open the bonnet, identify where the brake fluid reservoir is andtell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid. Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings. Push down on the front wing to show moment of fluid. ______________________________________________________________ • Show me how you would check that the direction indicators areworking. Turn on the ignition, and then turn on indicators or hazard warning switch and check functioning of all indicators by walking round the car. ______________________________________________________________ • Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working onthis car. Turn on the ignition, and then press the brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors, etc, or ask someone to help. ______________________________________________________________ • Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessivewear. Demonstrate by applying parking brake that when it is fully applied it secures itself, and is not at the end of the working travel. ______________________________________________________________ • Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working beforestarting a journey. Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side. ______________________________________________________________ • Show me how you would check that the headlights & tail lights areworking. Operate switch (turn on ignition if necessary), walk around car. _____________________________________________________________________ • Tell me where you would find the information for therecommended 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. ______________________________________________________________ • Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure that they havesufficient 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. ______________________________________________________________ • Show me how you would check that the headlights & tail lights areworking. Operate switch (turn on ignition if necessary), walk around car. ______________________________________________________________ • Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine oillevel 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 marker.
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