CAR SHOW ME TELL ME QUESTIONS Flashcards
Tell me how youd check that the brakes are working before starting a journey
The brakes should not feel spongy or slack. The brakes should be tested as you set off, and the vehicle should not pull to one side
Tell me where youd find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked
The information is found in the manufactureres guide. To check the tyre pressure a reliable pressure gauge should be used, chec and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, dont forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps
Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash
The head restraint should be adjusted so the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eye or top of the ears, and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable
Tell me how you’d check the tyres toe nsure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road
There should be no cuts and bulges in the tyre, and 1.6mm of tread depth is needed across the central three quarters of the breadth of the tyre, and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre
Tell me how youd check that the headlights and tail lights are working.
You would operate the switch and then walk around the vehicle
Tell me how youd know if there was a problem with your anti-lock breaking system
Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti lock braking system
Tell me how youd check the direction indicators are working.
You operate the switch, then walk around the vehicle to check
Tell me how youd check the brake lights are working on this car
Youd operate the brake pedal, and using reflections in windows or doors to check if its working, or asking someone
Tell me how youd check the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey
While starting the engine there should be a noticeable slight movement in the wheel as the system begins to operate
Tell me how youd switch on the rear fog lights and explain when youd use them.
Youd operate the switch, check the warning light is on in dashboard
Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how youd know the main beam is on
Youd operate the switch, and check if the main beam warning light is on in dashboard
Open the bonnet and tell me how youd check that the engine has sufficient oil
You take out the dipstick, wipe it, put it back in, take it out and analyse the minimum and maximum markers
Open the bonnet and tell me how youd check the engine has sufficient engine coolant
You identify the maximum and minimum levels on the tank
Open the bonnet and tell me how youd check tha tyou have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid
You identify the minimum and maximum levels on the tank
When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the rear windscreen?
turn the right stick and hold for a couple seconds
When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the front windscreen?
pull and hold the right stick towards you for a couple seconds
When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d switch on your dipped headlights?
turn the left stick to the bottom setting, push it, push again
When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d set the rear demister?
press closest demister button
When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d operate the horn?
press horn
When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d demist the front windscreen?
press furthest demister button
When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d open and close the side window?
open and close top right button window
