Show me, tell me questions Flashcards
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 and the vehicle shouldn’t pull to one side.
Tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.
Manufacturer’s guide/ car manual. Use a reliable gauge, check and adjust the tyre pressure when they’re cold. Also check the spare tyre and remember to refit valve caps.
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 correctly adjusted so the rigid part is at least as high as the eyes or top of the ears. It should be as close to the back of head as comfortable
Tell me how you’d check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
Check that there are no cuts or bulges. Thread depth should be 1.6mm across central 3 quarters of the breadth of tyre and around entire outer circumference.
Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.
Switch on the headlights then walk around the vehicle to check
Tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system.
ABS warning light should illuminate on dashboard if there’s a fault
Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.
Switch on the indicator/hazard warning lights and walk round the vehicle to check
Tell me how you’d check the brake lights are working on this car
Operate brake pedal then use mirrors/reflections to check lights are on, or ask someone else to check
Tell me how you’d check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
Turn on ignition then steer - steering should not be heavy. Could also turn wheel after moving off to check
Tell me how you’d switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you’d use it/them. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.
Turn on ignition, (first dipped headlights switch) then fog lights and check warning light is on. Only use when visibility is seriously reduced - less than 100m
Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you’d know the main beam is on
Operate switch (turn on ignition then dipped headlights then switch to main beam) and check main beam warning light is on
Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil.
Clean dipstick then reinsert and check oil level - should be between min and max markings
Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant.
Identify high and low level markings on radiator header tank (top up using water +antifreeze mix while engine cold)
Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Identify reservoir and check level against high and low markings
When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the rear windscreen?
(Push lever back)
