Tell Me Flashcards
Tell me how you 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
vehicle should not pull to one side
Tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressure for this car and how tyre pressure should be checked
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
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 head restraint should be adjusted so the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eye or top of the ears
As close to the back of the head as is comfortable
Tell me how you check the tires to ensure they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road
No cuts and bulges
No less than 1.6 millimeters of tread across the central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre
Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working you do not need to exit the vehicle
Explain you’d operate the switch so you may need to turn on the ignition then walk around the vehicle to check that the lights are on
Turn ignition on
Turn dial once to the left for dipped headlights
Walk round car to check that headlights and tail lights are on
Tell me how you know if there was a problem with your anti-lock breaking system
Warning light should illuminates stay on if there is a fault with the abs
Tell me how you to check the direction indicators are working you do not need to exit the vehicle
Explain that you’d operate the indicator switch (turn on the ignition if necessary) and then walk around the vehicle to check that the lights are on
Press hazard warning lights button and walk round vehicle to check all six indicator lights are on
Tell me how you check the brake lights are working on this car
Explain that you’d operate the brake pedal and make use of Reflections in Windows or doors or are someone to help you check that they are on
Tell me how you to check the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey
If steering becomes heavy the system may not be working. There a two simple tricks to be made before starting a journey:
1. 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
2. Turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning. Steering should feel light to turn and not heavy
Tell me how you’d switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you’d use them you don’t need to exit the vehicle
Turn on ignition, switch dial to dipped headlights and press button for rear fog lights. check the warning light is on.
Use when visibility is seriously reduced 100 meters or less
Don’t use it any other times because they can dazzle and distract other drivers
Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you’d know the main beam is on
Turn on ignition, move dial left to turn on dipped headlights and push left lever away from you for the main beam
check that the main beam warning light is on
Open the bonnet and tell me how you check that the engine has sufficient oil
Identify the dipstick level indicator describe check of oil level against the minimum and maximum markers. Remove dipstick wipe it clean dip it back in and check that the oil is between the minimum and maximum markers
Open the bonnet and tell me how you check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant
Identify high and low level markings on heater tank where fitted or radiator filler cap and only to up when cold
Open the bonnet and tell me how you to check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid
Identify the reservoir and check that the level is between the high and low markings.
How do you open the bonnet
Pull catch on passenger side
Push catch under bonnet to the side and hold as you life the bonnet
Put the bonnet stay into the hole and make sure it’s secure
