Questions Flashcards
Show how you would check the brake lights are working.
Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections or ask someone to help.
Show me how you would check the direction indicators are working.
Apply the hazard warning switch and check functioning of all indicators.
Show me, or explain how you would check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a car journey.
If the steering becomes heavy the system may not be working properly. Before starting a journey two simple checks can be made. Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started, should result in a slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate. Alternatively turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indiction the the power assistance is functioning.
Show me how you would check the handbrake for excessive wear; make sure you keep safe control of the vehicle.
Apply the footbrake firmly. Demonstrate by applying the parking brake so that when it is fully applied it secures itself, and is not at the end of the working travel.
Show me how you would check that the horn is working.
Check is carried out by using control.
Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers.
Operate control to wash and wipe windscreen.
Show me how you would switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you would use them.
Operate switch and check warning light.
Show me how you would switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam is on.
Operate switch and check the main beam warning light is on.
Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively.
You know.
Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the enginer oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil.
Identify dipstick, describe the check against the min and max markers.
Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level.
Identify high/low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level.
Open the bonnet, identify where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings.
Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.
Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle will not pull to one side.
Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level.
Identify reservoir and explain how to check level.
Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.
Manufacturer’s guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don’t forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps.
