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Technical Checks.
You will be asked to explain how a check would be performed on any three of the following-
- Tyres
Lights
Reflectors
Indicators
Engine Oil
Coolant
Windscreen Washer Fluid
Steering
Brakes
Horn
And not on the official list but may be asked to point out the Battery
What this means
Under the bonnet
Prior to the driving test, check that you know the location of the following items:-
Oil Dipstick, Oil Filler Cap, Brake Fluid Reservoir, Coolant Reservoir or radiator cap, Power Steering Fluid Reservoir, Windscreen Washer Reservoir, Battery. And that you know how to open the bonnet.!
Some units are marked with symbols which correspond to the warning lights in dash console, some cars have the caps helpfully marked "Power Steering", "Brake fluid" etc. on the caps of the reservoirs. Otherwise check the car manual.
In the test the examiner will ask you to open the bonnet and then point out to him 3 of the above items and describe how you would check said item. Or, alternatively, he may do the pointing.
Dipstick Used to check the level of oil in engine.
Way to Use: Ensure engine off and cold, car on level ground. Remove dipstick, clean, replace and remove again, then check level of oil is between Minimum - Maximum marks on the stick. Finally replace again.
If necessary top up engine with correct oil. Identify oil filler cap
Engine Coolant. Modern cars use a sealed system. Identify coolant reservoir, check Min - Max on side of coolant tank.
Older cars that still use water, it would be necessary to remove the radiator cap to check the water level.. so, point at cap
Caps on either the radiator or coolant tank should not be removed whilst the engine is hot - danger of burning/scalding.
Windscreen Washer Fluid . Identify Container again check level
Brake Fluid Identify Reservoir. Check fluid level Min - Max on side of Brake Fluid tank
Power Steering Fluid Identify Reservoir, Check fluid level Min - Max marks on side of container. (If car has power steering and if hydraulic )
He will then ask you to close bonnet. Ensure closed, latched properly. Usual method, drop from a height of a 0.5 meter of so. DO NOT push closed. Dents on bonnet may result
The other checks
Tyres. Minimum 1.6 mm deep treads across 75% of the tyre. Regular check inner outer walls for cuts, bulges.
Check for uneven wear (caused by wheel misaligned usually result of hitting kerbs !!!)
and at correct pressure, use air pressure gauge, most garage forecourts. Check when tyre cold. Find correct pressure in owners car manual.
Kwik-Fit
Lights. Switch on, Walk around car if necessary, otherwise ask someone to help.
Check all lenses are clean and free of cracks, holes.
Reflectors. Look, check that clean, unbroken.
Indicators. Switch on, walk around car or ask someone to check Also if one lamp gone that side will flash double speed. Check lenses clean and unbroken
Brake Lights. Switch on engine. Press brake pedal. Ask someone to check.
If on your own, reverse car up to a window or any reflective surface. (Light coloured wall for example)
Or some modern cars have warning tell-tale lights in dash. Golf Mark 5 even specifies which light.
Brakes - Footbrake. . Should not feel spongy. Brake gently after you move off. Should pull evenly.
Brake - Handbrake . Pull on. It should stay up (Ratchet engages OK)
and that it is not at the end of its travel, ie Good tension on handle
Power Steering. Difficult to turn if not working. To check, Turn the steering wheel slightly, first with engine on, then with the engine switched off. If the power steering is working should be a marked difference between two conditions. Otherwise no difference.
Golf 2.0L Engine
