Show Me Flashcards
Show me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car. (I can assist you). If you need to, switch the ignition on, please don’t start the engine.
Operate the brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors etc, or ask someone to help. (As this is a show me question the examiner may check the brake lights for you. You may need to switch the ignition on, however you should not start the engine.)
Show me/explain how you would check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
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.
Or turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that power assistance is working.
Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working.
Applying the indicators or hazard warning switch and check functioning of all indicators. You may need to switch the ignition on, however you should not start the engine.
Show me how you would check that the horn is working(off road only).
Check is carried out by using control. ou may need to switch the ignition on, however you should not start the engine.
Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear; make sure you keep safe control of the vehicle.
Apply foot brake firmly. Demonstrate by applying parking break 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 clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers.
Operate control to wash and wipe the windscreen. You may need to switch the ignition on, however you should not start the engine.
Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear the windows effectively; this should include both front and rear screens.
Set all relevant controls including; fan, temperature, air direction/source and heated screen to clear windscreen and windows. Engine does not have to be started for this demonstration.
Show me how you would switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you would use them.
Operate switch(turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary). Check warning light is on. Less than 100m visibility.
Show me how you would switch your headlights from dipped beam to main beam and explain how you would know the main bean is on whilst inside the car.
Operate switch(with ignition or engine on if necessary), check main bean warning light.
