Show Me Tell Me Flashcards
Show how you’d check the indicators are working?
Apply the indicators or hazard warning switch and check the functioning of all indicators (may need to switch engine on).
Tell me how you’d check that the brakes are working before 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.
Tell me where the windscreen washer reservoir is, and tell me how you’d check the windscreen water level.
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Show me how you’d check that the brake lights are working on this car.
Operate brake pedals, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors etc, ask someone to help.
Show me / explain how you’d check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
If the steering becomes heavy, the vehicle may not be working properly.
Before starting a journey,
- apply gentle pressure to the steering wheel, maintained whilst the engine is started. Should result in a slight, but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate.
Tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.
You’d find this in the manufacturers guide.
Tyre pressures should be checked by using a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust tyre pressures when tyres are cold. Remember to refit valve caps.
Show me how you’d check the parking brake (handbrake) for excessive wear.
Apply the foot brake firmly.
Then apply the handbrake so that when it is fully applied, it secures itself,and is not at the end in the working travel.
Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine oil level and then tell me how you would check the engine has sufficient oil.
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Tell me how you’d 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 that he ridged part of the head restraint is in line with at least as high as the eye. And as close to the back of the head as is possible.
Tell me how you’d check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient treat depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
No cites or bulges.
1.6mm of tread depth across the central 3/4 of the breath of the tyre and around the entire circumference.
Tell me how you’d check the headlights and tail lights are working.
Operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary). Then walk around the vehicle.
Show me how you’d set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively.
Set all relevant conditions including fan, temperature, air direction. Engine doesn’t have to be started.
Tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with the anti lock breaking system.
Warning light illuminates if there’s a fault
Why check engine cooling levels?
Without this, the engine will overheat.
The engine could cease up on you.
Massive cost implications.
You check this by looking at the high and low marks on the radiator header tank. If the level is below minimum, top it up with water antifreeze mix - but on when the engine is cold.
Why check engine oil level?
To keep the engine lubricated.
Without being lubricated, engine could cease up on you.
Cost and road safety implications.
Check for this by pulling out the dipstick, and wiping it clean. Then putting it back in, and seeing whether it comes between the minimum and maximum levels.
