If you are currently enrolled in an automotive apprenticeship or a full-time further education course, you have likely heard the phrase that strikes a mix of determination and anxiety into the heart of every trainee technician:
A vehicle is raised on a two-post ramp. Before removing the rear wheels, the technician must: a) Raise the ramp to maximum height. b) Release the handbrake. c) Engage the ramp's mechanical safety locks. d) Chock the front wheels only. Answer: C (Safety locks prevent hydraulic failure collapse).
Practice papers often include these types of questions to test your understanding: