Tell Me

Question 1

Tell me how you’d check that the brakes are working before starting a journey

Answer 1

Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Brakes should not pull to one side

Question 2

Tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressures, and how it should be checked

Answer 2

Manufacturers guide.

Use a reliable pressure gauge. Check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don’t forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps

Question 3

Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted

Answer 3

Should be adjusted so rigid part is at least as high as the eye or top of the ears, and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable

Question 4

Tell me how you’d check the tyre tread depth and their condition is safe

Answer 4

No cuts and bulges.

1.6mm of tread depth across 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre

Question 5

Tell me how you’d check the headlights and tail lights are working

Answer 5

Would operate the switch and then walk around the vehicle

Question 6

Tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system

Answer 6

Warning lights should illuminate

Question 7

Tell me how your check the direction indicators are working

Answer 7

Put hazards on and walk around vehicle

Question 8

Tell me how you’d check the brake lights are working

Answer 8

Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows and doors. Or ask someone to help

Question 9

Tell me how you would check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey

Answer 9

If steering becomes heavy, the system may not be working properly.

Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started should result in a slight but noticeable movement.

Alternatively turning the wheel just after moving off will give an indication that the power steering is functioning

Question 10

Tell me how you would switch on the rear fog lights, and when you’d use them

Answer 10

Operate switch, check warning light is on.

Explain use -

When visibility is below 100 metres

Question 11

Tell me how you would switch your headlight from dipped to main beam, and how you would know the main beam is on

Answer 11

Switch on - push indicator away from you

To flash once - pull indicator towards