Motor car

1. Learn the principles of operating an engine.

   Make sure you understand the function of the clutch, gearbox and rear axle differential.

2. Show how to check and refill the windscreen wash bottle of a car.

3. Show how to change a bulb at the front and in the rear light cluster of a car.

4. Show how to check the level of coolant in the radiator, ‘top up’ the radiator and explain the importance of anti-freeze.

5. Show how to check tyre pressures and inflate a tyre correctly.

6. Remove and replace a road wheel.

7. Explain what to look for when checking that a tyre conforms to the legal requirement. Find out why tyres with different amounts of wear should not be mixed on the same axle.

8. Show how to change a wiper blade.

9. Explain the outline requirements for an MOT road test.