Andrew Parsons Driving School

Under The Bonnet


About the questions


You’ll be asked 2 vehicle safety questions during your car driving test.


If you are asked questions 12,13 or 14 you will need to open the bonnet

and answer the question, this is covered in our lessons leading up to your driving test, the image below will help you prepare 



You will need to know the five points numbered on the engine below I have a print out of this if you require just ask on lessons and you will need to answer the questions below if asked.


12. Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil.


Identify dipstick/oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the minimum and maximum markers.


13. Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant.


Identify high and low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level.


14. Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.



Identify reservoir, check level against high and low markings.

You need to open the bonnet and tell the examiner how you’d do the check if you’re asked


Citreon C4 Shine Puretec

6 Speed Manual Transmission.  

  1. Screen wash bottle
  2. Engine coolant
  3. Engine will filler cap
  4. Engine oil dip stick
  5. Brake fluid