Show me, tell me questions Flashcards
Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working.
Turn on the hazard warning lights and walk around the car to check that all of the indicator bulbs are operating.
Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.
Before starting the engine, press the pedal: The brakes should not feel spongy or slack.
Show me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car
Press the brake pedal and either make use of reflections or ask someone to help by standing behind the car as you press the pedal. (brake lights of some cars do not work unless the ignition switch is on.)
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.
Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tire pressures for this car and how tire pressures should be checked.
The correct tire pressures can be found in the vehicle handbook. You should use a reliable pressure gauge, checking and adjusting the pressures when the tires are cold.
Show me how you would check the parking brake (handbrake) for excessive wear, make sure you keep safe control of the vehicle.
Apply foot brake firmly. Demonstrate by applying parking brake so that when it is fully applied it secures itself, and is not pulled up all the way
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 rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the top of the ears. You can adjust by pressing button at base of head rest.
Tell me how you would check the tires to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
There should be no cuts or bulges and 1.6mm of tread depth across 3/4 of the tire.
Show me how you would check that the horn is working
Press the horn. (Should only carry out this check if it is legal for you to do so). Some cars do not allow the horn to operate unless the ignition is in the on position.
Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers.
Pull lever towards you on the right hand side of the wheel. (turn ignition on if necessary).
Tell me how you would check that the headlights & tail lights are working (there’s no need to exit the vehicle).
Turn on ignition, turn them to dipped headlights. Then walk around the car to check them.
Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively
Turn on fan, temperature, front/rear screen. (located between the driver and front passenger.
Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system.
Turn on ignition, the ABS warning light would stay on if there is a problem with the anti-lock braking system.
Show me how you would switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you would use it/them (no need to exit vehicle).
Turn on ignition, turn on to dipped headlights, press fog headlights button. The green light symbol is for the front, the orange is for the back. (to turn off, just reverse it) Use in poor visibility/foggy.
Show me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam is on whilst inside the car.
Turn on ignition, turn on dipped headlights, push left lever until a blue light symbol appears on the screen. To turn off - simply pull it towards you.
