Show Me / Tell Me Flashcards
Show me how you know the indicators are working.
Turn the hazards on and walk around the car, the switch them off.
Show me how you would check that the steering is working.
When I move away the car goes where I want it to.
Show me how you would check the parking brake (hand brake) for excessive wear, make sure you keep safe control of the vehicle.
Put your foot on the foot break, put the hand break off and then re-apply it, it shouldn’t come up too high.
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.
Identify dipstick, describe check of oil level against the minimum/maximum markers.
Open bonnet, identity 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 the 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.
Show me how you would check that the horn is working.
Beep it.
Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers.
Turn key until lights come on, pull level forward and push backwards.
Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively, this should include both front and back.
Push button, turn heating onto full and fans onto fast.
Show me how you would switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you would use it.
Turn key, switch lights on, press button, use it when visibility is less than 100m.
Show me how you would check that the brake lights are working on the car.
Turn key, press brake pedal.
Show me how you switch your headlights from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know that main beam is in whilst inside the car.
Turn the key, switch lights on, pull the indicator switch back. A blue light should appear on the dash board.
Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working befor starting a journey.
Press the pedal, it should feel firm.
Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working befor starting a journey.
Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should 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.
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.
Manufacturers guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don’t forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve cap.
Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash.
The head restraint should be adjusted so the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eye or top of the ear, and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable.
Tell me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working.
Operate switch , then walk round the vehicle.
Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti lock braking system.
Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti lock braking system.
Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
No cuts and bulges. 1.6mm of thread depth across the central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumstances
