Show & Tell Questions Flashcards
Tell me how you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check that it has the correct level:
The coolant can be checked by looking at the maximum and minimum levels found on the side (never open the coolant when it’s hot)
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:
You would check by removing the dip stick, wiping it clean of oil, dipping it back in, removing it again and the oil should leave a mark between the maximum and minimum mark
Tell me where the windscreen washer reservoir is and how you would check the windscreen washer level:
It can be checked by opening it up and checking that it has sufficient washer fluid inside
Tell me where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid:
It can be checked by looking at the maximum and minimum levels found on the side of the break fluid reservoir
Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey:
The pedal should feel firm and not spongy. I would start the car, drive forward slowly and try the foot brake, it should stop the car
Tell me how you would check the tyre pressure and how you would know how much air to put in the tyre:
Tyre pressure information can be found in the car manual. You can check the tyre pressure by using a tyre pressure gauge
Tell me how you can check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road:
The dread death can be measured using a tread depth gauge. The legal minimum amount or tread should be no less that 1.6mm of tread in the central 3/4 of the tyre and there shouldn’t be any cuts or bulges on the edge of the tyre
Tell me how you would make sure that the head restraint is correctly adjusted:
The head restraint should be adjusted so that the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as high as the top of your ears
Tell me how you would check the headlights and tail lights are working:
Turn the ignition on and turn the headlights on. You would then get out and check that both front headlights and the back tail lights are working properly
Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti-lock breaking system:
You would start the engine and a warning light will stay illuminated on the dashboard if there is a fault with the anti-lock braking system
Show me how you would check the brake lights are working on the car:
Ask the examiner if they can check the back of the car while you turn the ignition on and press the foot brake to active the brake lights (don’t start the car though)
Show me/explain how you can check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey:
I would start the car and move the steering wheel a little left and right, it should feel easy and light to steer and not heavy
Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers:
Turn the ignition on and operate the windscreen washer lever. (Press the end of lever to squirt washer)
Show me how you can check the direction indicators are working:
Turn the hazard warning lights on, get out and check from the pavement that the front and back indicators are working
Show me how you would set the demister controls to dentist the front and rear screens:
Turn the fan on, twist the middle dial to the final far right setting, press the demister button
