Driving Lessons in Nottingham

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elevate321 — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:34:01 +0000

A year ago 2day I passed my driving test all thanks to Julian still can’t thank you enough matey had some bad news other day tho might have some kind of epilepsy really hope I haven’t because having a licence has changed mine and my boys lives and I don’t wanna have to give it up anyway appreciate all your help in gettin me to pass and not letting me give up ♥ xx — with Elevate Elevate Elevate. ( … Continue reading →

Check the Tyre Tread

admin — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:15:47 +0000

What is the minimum tyre tread depth limit requirement.

Answer: It should be a minimum depth of 1.6mm through out the central 3/4 of the tyre.

Check the parking break

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:37:10 +0000

Show me how you would check the parking break for excessive wear?

Answer: Take the hand break off, put it back on, make sure you can feel it stretching the cable, it usually holds the car securely at about a 45* angle.

Check the head restraint

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:35:46 +0000

Tell me how you would make sure the head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash?

Answer: Adjust the head rest by moving it up or down and make sure it is level with at least the centre of your head.

Check the brakes

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:34:13 +0000

Tell me how you would check the brakes are working before starting a journey?

Answer: Depress the brake pedal, if it feels firm the brake should be OK. If the pedal feels spongy or slack or goes to the floor there’s something wrong. The car shouldn’t pull to one side when you break.

Switch on the rear fog lights

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:32:09 +0000

Show me how you would switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you would use them?

Answer: Switch your headlights on depress the fog light button and make sure you only use them when its foggy and visibilty is poor.

Clean the windscreen

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:29:33 +0000

Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the wind screen washer and wipers.

Answer: Turn your auxillary ignition on then Pull the windscreen washer lever toward you and it will squirt and wipe the front window.. Push it away from you and it will wash and wipe the rear windscreen

Demist all the windows

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:27:48 +0000

Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively, both front and rear screens?

Answer: Turn the Fan switch controls on to the picture of the front windscreen and press the heated rear window button to ON for the rear.

Power assisted steering

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:26:33 +0000

Show me / explain how you would check the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.

Answer: Turn your wheel slightly left or right, then switch your engine on. If the steering feels light it is OK, if it feels heavy, there is something wrong.

Switch head lights from dipped to main beam

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:23:09 +0000

Show how you switch your head lights from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam is on?

Answer: 1st switch your head lights on using the switch located within the car, then turn the main beam on by pulling the light lever back and usually a blue light comes on in the dashboard. Make sure you only use it on a unlit road when there is nobody coming the other way.