Tell Me Flashcards
Tell me how you’d check that the brakes are working before starting a journey
Just as you move off, operate the brakes.
They should not feel spongy and the car should not pull to one side.
Tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked
find information
Information will be found using the car manufacturer’s guide/manual
tyre pressure check
Check the
tyre pressures by using a reliable pressure gauge when the tyres are cold
Don’t forget the
spare tyre and remember to refit the 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 centre part of the head restraint 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
Some head restraints are not adjustable
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
Sufficient tread
- use a tyre tread depth gage
- the central three-quarters has no less than 1.6mm depth
general condition
- look for any cuts or bulges on the tyre
Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.
- Switch the lights on (Turn on the car ignition if necessary)
- Walk around vehicle to check
Tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system.
Warning light would appear on dashboard
Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.
- operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary),
- then walk round vehicle to check
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.
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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.
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Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you’d know the main beam is on.
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Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil.
check oil
- 1. point at dipstick
- 2. Pull dipstick out
- 3. Wipe oil off using a cloth
- 4. Put it back in
- 5. Pull it back out
- 6. Check oil level is between max and minimum markers
- 7. If below minimum, add more oil until level is sufficient
Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant.
engine coolant
- 1. point at ??
- 2. Check level is between max and minimum marks
- 3. if below minimum, add more coolant until level is sufficient
Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Answer
Open the bonnet
Dunno
