tell me Flashcards
1
Q
- Tell me how you’d check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.
A
- Test brakes as you set off
- Shouldn’t feel spongy or slack
- Braking shouldn’t cause vehicle to move to one side
2
Q
- Tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.
A
- Find information: using manufacturer’s guide
- Check pressure:
- tyres should be cold
- use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures
- including spare tyre
- remember to refit valve caps
3
Q
- Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash.
A
rigid part of head restraint should be at least as high as the eye or top of ears
and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable
4
Q
- 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.
A
- No cuts or bulges
- 1.6mm of tread depth:
- across the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tyre
- around the whole outer circumference
5
Q
- Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.
A
- Operate the switch (might need ignition)
- Walk around the vehicle when safe to check on
6
Q
- Tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system.
A
If there is a fault, warning light will show
7
Q
- Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.
A
- Operate the switch (might need ignition)
- Walk around vehicle when safe to check working
8
Q
- Tell me how you’d check the brake lights are working on this car.
A
- press brake pedal
- identify whether lights working using reflections or a helper
9
Q
- Tell me how you’d check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
A
two options:
- maintain gentle pressure on wheel then start engine – will result in more movement once engine is on
- turn wheel just after moving off – gives immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning
10
Q
- 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.
A
- Operate switch (turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary)
- warning light should come on
- use when visibility is greatly reduced, usually <100 m
11
Q
- Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you’d know the main beam is on.
A
- Operate switch (with ignition or engine on if necessary)
- main beam warning light should come on
12
Q
- Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil.
A
- point at dipstick
- remove dipstick, wipe clean, put back in again, remove again
- oil level should be between min and max markers – top up if too low but don’t overfill
13
Q
- Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant.
A
- point at tank
- check level is between min and max
- if below min, top with a mixture of water and antifreeze but only when engine cold
14
Q
- Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
A
- point at reservoir
- check between min and max
- if too low, top up with correct fluid type, info in manual
15
Q
- When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the rear windscreen?
- When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the front windscreen?
- When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d switch on your dipped headlights?
- When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d set the rear demister?
- When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d operate the horn?
- When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d demist the front windscreen?
- When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d open and close the side window?
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