Driving School
Nissan Leaf - Automatic
Plate: B TII MMY
"Tell me" questions
1. Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil / engine coolant / break fluid / windscreen fluid.
Windscreen wiper fluid
Check the level either on the side of the tube or inside.
Break fluid
Identify and describe topping up procedures for high and low level markings on a header tank or radiator filler cap.
Engine coolant
Identify reservoir, check level against high and low markings.
2. Tell me how you’d check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
Tread depth and general condition
No cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tyre, and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre.
3. Tell me how you’d switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you’d use it/them. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.
Fog lights should only be used in the fog, when visibility drops below 100 metres (328 feet) which is roughly the length of a football pitch, this is stated by the Highway Code (rule 226).
Rear fog lights
Turn the lights on, then twist the ring to the bottom fog light symbol.
Front fog lights
Turn the lights on, then twist the ring to the top fog light symbol.
"Show me" questions
When the instructor poses these questions, they aim to gauge your readiness to respond while driving. The intentional use of "When it's safe to do so" in the questions is designed to ensure that you prioritise checking mirrors (left, middle, right) before taking any action.
1. When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d switch on your dipped headlights?
Turn the light switch to the symbol with the headlamp and the downward slanting lines to switch on your dipped headlights.
2. When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d set the front / rear demister?
Front windscreen demister
Press on the right button to set your rear demister on.
Rear windscreen demister
Press on the left button to set your rear demister on.
3. When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the front / rear windscreen?
To wash and wipe the front windscreen, pull towards you until water is dispensed.
To wash and wipe the rear windscreen, push away until water is dispensed.
Dashboard Warning Lights
You won't be questioned about the meaning of these warning lights during your test, but it's beneficial for you to be aware of them.
01. Front fog lights turned on
02. Power steering system problems
03. Rear fog lights switched on
04. Low level of windshield fluid
05. Worn brake pads
06. Cruise control is activated
07. Signaling direction
08. Trouble on light sensor or rain sensor
09. Winter mode
10. Info indicator
11. The diesel auxiliary heater
12. Ice warning
13. Starting system problems
14. The key is not in the car
15. Key low battery
16. Warning distance to another car
17. Indicator to push the clutch
18. Indicator to push the brake pedal
19. Locked steering-wheel
20. Long beam turned on
21. Low tire pressure
22. Short beam on
23. Problems with headlight / taillights / signals bulbs
24. Problems with brake lights
25. Problems with the particulate filter (DPF)
26. Error - disconnection of the plug from the trailer
27. Air suspension problems
28. Warning for exceeding the lane without signaling (anti sleep system, lane assist)
29. Problems with catalyst
30. Warning for seat belt (belt is not on)
31. Warning parking light
32. Alternator or battery problems
33. Parking sensors turned on
34. Warning light that states you must go on service
35. Adaptive headlights turned on
36. Headlight inclination
37. Problems with variable rear spoiler
38. Problems in triggering electric roof
39. Front airbag is switched off
40. Handbrake is pulled on
41. Water in fuel filter
42. Airbag switched off
43. Mechanical problem or electrical error
44. Short beam turned on
45. Dirty air filter requires replacement
46. ECO mode turned on
47. Downhill assist on
48. Cooling system problems
49. Problem with ABS
50. Problems with fuel filter
51. Open door
52. Open hood
53. Fuel tank on reserve, need to fill the tank
54. Automatic gearbox problems
55. Speed limiter is on
56. Suspension problems
57. Low oil pressure
58. Front window defroster
59. Open trunk
60. ESP is off
61. Rain sensor
62. Engine problems or hazards
63. Rear window defroster
64. The automatic windscreen wiper