Show Me And Tell Me

Question 1

Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey

Answer 1

SHOULDNT feel spongy or slack

Should be tested as you drive off

Vehicle shouldn’t pull to one side

Question 2

Where would you find information for recommended tyre pressure for this car And how should tyre pressures be checked

Answer 2

Manufacturers guide

Use reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressure when tyres are COLD, don’t forget spare tyre and remember to refit valve caps

Question 3

Tell me how you would make sure the head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection during a car crash

Answer 3

Rigid part as high as eye or top of ears and close to back of head

Question 4

tell me how you would check the tyres to make sure that they are sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road?

Answer 4

should be no cuts or bulges + 1.6mm tread depth across central 3/4 of breadth of tyre and and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre.

Question 5

Tell me how you would check the HEADLIGHTS and TAIL LIGHTS are working?

Answer 5

explain you would turn on the ignition, operate the switch for the lights then walk around the vehicle to check

Question 6

Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti lock braking system

Answer 6

warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti lock braking system (ABS) symbol

Question 7

Tell me how you would check the direction indicators are working

Answer 7

Explain you turn on ignition, operate the switch and then walk around the vehicle to check

Question 8

Tell me how you would check the brake lights are working on this car

Answer 8

explain you would operate the brake pedal, make use of reflections in doors or windows or ask someone to help

Question 9

Tell me how you would check the power assisted steering is working before you start a journey

Answer 9

• if the steering becomes heavy, the system may not be working properly
  2 checks:
• gentle pressure on the steering wheel whilst the engine is started should result in slight but noticeable movement of the wheel
• or turning steering wheel just after moving off gives immediate indication if PAS is functioning

Question 10

Tell me how you would switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you would use them

Answer 10

operate switch (and turn on engine and dipped headlights if necessary). Check warning light is on

Question 11

Tell me how you would switch your headlights from dipped to main beam and how you would know the main beam is on

Answer 11

operate switch and check main beam warning light is on

Question 12

Open the bonnet and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient fuel

Answer 12

identify dipstick and describe check of oil level against minimum and maximum markers

Question 13

open the bonnet and tell me how you would check the engine has sufficient engine coolant

Answer 13

identify high and low level markers on the header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap and describe how to top up to correct level

Question 14

open bonnet and tell me how you would check you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid

Answer 14

identify reservoir and check level against high and low markings

Question 15

show me how to wash and clear the rear windscreen

Answer 15

x

Question 16

show me how to wash and clean front wind screen

Answer 16

x

Question 17

show me how you switch on dipped headlights

Answer 17

x

Question 18

show me how you would set the rear demister

Answer 18

x

Question 19

show me how you would operate the horn

Answer 19

x

Question 20

show me how you would demist the front windscreen

Answer 20

set all relevant controls including fan, temperature and air direction to clear front windscreen

Question 21

show me how you would open and close the side window

Answer 21

x