Show Me, Tell me Questions Flashcards
how many show me tell me questions
14
What is tell me question 1
tell me how you would check the brakes before starting a journey. How; when setting off the brakes should not feel spongy or slack and when you do break the vehicle should not pull to one side
What is tell me question 2
tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressure for this car and how tyre pressure should be checked ? how: in the manufactures guide also known as a vehicle handbook, only checking the tyre pressure when the tyres are cold using a reliable pressure gorge, do not forget to check the spare tyre and always put back the valve caps
What is tell me question 3
Tell me how you make sure that the head restraint is appropriately adjusted so that it provides the best support in a case of a crash. How; the thick part of the head restraint should be raised until it is at least as high as the eyes or top part of the ears and as close as to the back of the head as it is comfortable
What is tell me question 4
Tell me how you’d check the tyre tread depth to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and is safe to use on the road. How; the tread depth is measured by the lines that go on the middle of the tyre and they must be at least 1.6 millimetres of tread depth across the central 3/4 of the tyre and the entire round circumference fo the tyre ; also ensure that you look around the tyre for any cut or bulges
What is tell me question 5
tell me how to check that the headlights andaillights are working (you don’t need to exit the vehicle) How; turn on the ignition, switch on the headlights using the correct switch and walk around the vehicle to physically check that all the lights are working
What is tell me question 6
tell me how you would know if there was a fault in the ABS. How; a warning light should illuminate on the dashboard if there is a problem with the ABS, usually an amber light with ABS written depending on vehicle
What is tell me question 7
tell me how you would check that the direction indicators are working(dont need to exit the vehicle) . How; Switch on the hazard warning indicator and walk around the vehicle to check that everything is working
What is tell me question 8
Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working in this car ? How; Turn on the car, press the brake and look for either reflections or ask someone to go out and confirm
What is tell me question 9
Tell me how you know powered assisted steering is working before setting of a journey. How; Explain that even as the car is off the steering will feel stiff and heavy and once you start the engine you’ll notice that the steering is a lot easier to move. If the steering feels heavy after turning on the vehicle there is a fault with the powered assisted steering
What is tell me question 10
Tell me how you would switch on the ear fog lights and when you’d use them. switch on ignition, some cars require dipped headlights on before switching to rear fog lights, you’ll known its on as an amber light will show on the dashboard and you would only use it when visibility is less than 100metres
What is tell me question 11
Tell me how you’d switch your headlight from dipped to main and explain how you’d know the main beam is one How; switch on the ignition, switch to dipped headlights and to turn onto main you push the stalk forward and you’d know it is on when a blue symbol illuminates on the dashboard
What is tell me question 12
Open the bonnet and check that the engine has sufficient oil. how; open the bonnet with the bonnet button, secure the bonnet, take out the dipstick, notice that it is covered in oil, dip it back in and notice that the oil shows that it is between the minimum and maximum markings
What is tell me question 13
Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant how; Engine coolant is usually in a white box, sometimes labelled it’s name on the cap or top and make sure that the engine coolant is in between the max or minimum or low or full
What is tell me question 14
Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid how? identify the brake fluid reservoir buta yellow sign with a circle on the side and check the min and max markings to make sure that it is in-between
