Show/Tell 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. The vehicle should not pull to one side
Tell me where you’d the information for the recommended tyre pressure for this care & how tyre pressures should’ve checked.
Manufacturer’s guide - use a relaible pressure gauge
Check & adjust pressure when tyres are cold
*dont forget spare tyre & remember to refit valve caps
Tell me how to make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash
Should be adjusted so the rigid part of the restraint is at least as high as the eyes or tops of the ears & as close to the back of the head as possible
Tell me how you’d check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth & that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
No cuts & bulges. 1.6 mm of tread depth across the central 3/4 of the breast of the tyre & around the entire outer circumference of the tyre
Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle
Operate the switch, then walk around the vehicle.
Tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system.
Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti-lock braking system.
Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.
Operate the switch then walk around the vehicle
Tell me how you’d check the brake lights are working on this car.
Operate the brake pedal make use of reflections in windows or doors, or ask someone to help.
Tell me how you’d check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started, should result in a slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate.
Alternatively turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning.
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.
Operate switch (turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary).
Forward twice
Check warning light is on (orange).
They are only used when visibility is extremely limited - <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 (pull indicator switch in) check with main beam warning light (blue light)
Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant.
Identify high and low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level.
Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Identify reservoir, 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?
Twist windscreen stick end forward twice
When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the front windscreen?
Operate controls (pull windscreen control towards me) & wash/wipe windscreen
