Show Me Questions Flashcards
Show me how you would check that the horn is working.
Check to be careful not to startle other road users and apply pressure on the horn control.
Show me how you would check that the directional indicators are working correctly.
Turn on the ignition (if necessary) and apply the indicators ensuring that both left and right indicators are working at the front, side and rear of the vehicle.
Show me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working.
Turn on the ignition (if necessary) and turn on the headlights checking all lights are working, remembering to check front and rear.
Show me / tell me how you would check that the power assisted steering is working correctly before starting a journey.
If the steering becomes heavy then the system may not be working correctly. Apply and maintain gentle pressure on the steering wheel while at the same time start the engine. This should result in a slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate. Alternatively, turning the wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication if the power assistance is working correctly.
Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear.
Demonstrate by applying the brake pedal, releasing and immediately reapplying the parking brake checking that when fully applied it locks in place, is not at the end of its working travel and secures the car.
Show me how you would switch your headlights from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know when the main beam is on whilst inside the car.
Turn the ignition on (if necessary) and turn on the headlights. Move the control stalk that is attached to the steering column towards you which will illuminate a blue waring light on the instrument panel.
Show me how you would switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you would use it/them (no need to exit the vehicle).
Turn on the ignition (if necessary) and switch on dipped headlights then switch on the fog light control and check the warning light is illuminated and explain that fog lights should only be used when visibility is reduced to a distance of 100 metres or less.
Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washers and wipers.
Turn on the ignition (if necessary) and operate the windscreen washer control.
Show me how you set the de-mister controls to clear all the windows effectively, this should include front, side and rear windows.
Set all the relevant controls including air vents at both sides to point towards the side windows, use the control switch to direct hot air onto the windscreen, then operate the fan. Turn on the heated rear window control to clear the rear window.
