Show Me Questions Flashcards
Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working
Apply the indicators or hazard warning switch and check functioning of all indicators by walking around the vehicle.
DON’T start the engine
Show me how you would check the brake lights are working on this car
Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors, etc, or ask someone to help.
DON’T start the engine
Show me, or explain how you would check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a 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 indication that the power assistance is functioning.
Show me how you would check the parking brake (handbrake) for excessive wear
Apply footbrake firmly. Demonstrate by applying parking brake (handbrake) so that when it is fully applied it secures itself, and is not at the end of the working travel.
Make sure you keep safe control of the vehicle
Show me how you would check that the horn is working
Check is carried out by using the horn.
Turn on ignition if necessary
Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers
Operate control to wash and wipe windscreen.
Turn ignition on if necessary
Show me how you would switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you would use it/them
Operate switch - turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary.
Check warning light is on.
Explain use - when the visibility drops below 100m, to be more visible to drivers behind.
No need to exit vehicle
Show me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam is on
Operate switch, with ignition or engine on if necessary.
Check with main beam warning light.
No need to exit vehicle
Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively
Set all relevant controls including fan, temperature air direction / source and heated screen to clear windscreen and windows.
DON’T start the engine
Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil
Ensure the engine has been off for at least 10 minutes.
Identify dipstick
Describe how you’d wipe it clean with a lint free rag, insert it back into the pipe, pull it out, look at the film of oil on the end of the stick and using the minimum and maximum markers identify the level of engine oil.
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
Open the bonnet
Find and identify the engine coolant expansion tank
Check the coolant level is between the minimum and maximum markers.
Remember that you should check the level when the engine is cold as the liquid will expand when hot.
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.
Open the bonnet
Find and identify the brake fluid reservoir.
Check the fluid level is between the minimum and maximum markers.