Show Me Tell Me Questions Flashcards
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.
Lift the bonnet, identify where the engine oil is. I would then wipe the engine level indicator clean. Then dip it back into the oil and pull it out, check that it marks between the minimum and maximum markers.
Show me how you would check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
If the steering becomes heavy the system may not be working properly. I would start the engine, and put gentle pressure onto the steering wheel and there should be a sight and noticeable movement as the system starts to operate. Or turn the steering wheel after moving off will give a clear indication that the power assistance is functioning.
Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level.
Lift the bonnet, point to where the engine coolant is, explain that there are maximum and minimum markers and you have to top it up so its between these two points.
Show me how you would check the parking brake (handbrake) for excessive wear, make sure you keep safe control of the vehicle.
I would start the engine. I would apply the foot brake and then lift the hand brake off. Then I would apply the hand brake and lift my foot off the foot brake.
Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level.
Identify where the reservoir is. Then explain about the maximum and minimum levels and how you would top it up.
Show me how you would check that the horn is working.
Beep the horn 🚨
Open the bonnet, identify where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of brake fluid.
Identify the reservoir, check level against the high and low markings.
Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working.
Turn on the ignition, press the hazard button and walk round the car to see if they are working correctly. Front, back and sides.
Show me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car.
Turn the ignition on, then apply the foot brake and get someone to check the back of the car or reverse up to a window or wall and test the brake by looking in the centre mirror.
Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.
Brakes should not feel spongy or slack or pull to one side. As I pull off I would apply the brake (travelling at a low speed) to check them.
Tell me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working.
I would turn on the ignition and put the lights on then walk around the car to check they are working.
Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.
The information is in the manufacturers guide, I would use a pressure gauge, I would check and change the pressure when the tyres are cold.
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.
I would check that there are no cuts or bulges and a tread depth of 1.6mm across the central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference.
Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers.
I would start the ignition. Then I would turn on the front windscreen wipe and the back windscreen wipe.
Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear the Windows effectively.
I would turn the temp up, I would change the setting to front windscreen and put the rear windscreen button on so that they begin to clear.
