Questions and Answers for Bonnet Checks during your Driving Test.

During your driving test the examiner will ask you one "show me" and one "tell me" question. You will find the questions below, to reveal the answer simply click the question. Alternatively, you can download all questions and answers in PDF format.

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Bonnet Checks

Q: Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil.

A: Identify dipstick/oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the minimum/maximum markers, i.e. say: pull out, wipe clean, replace, leave for a few moments, check level, fill as necessary. To be done with a COLD Engine on a flat surface.

Q: Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level.

A: Identify high/low level markings on header tank (where fitted) or radiator filler cap, and top up to correct level.

Q: Open the bonnet, identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is, and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level.

A: Identify reservoir and explain how to check liquid level against the FULL marker.

Q: Open the bonnet, identify where the brake fluid reservoir is, and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.

A: Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings.