Tell me Flashcards
Tell me questions and answers
Tell me how you’d check that the breaks are working before starting a journey.
Breaks should not feel spongy or slack.
Breaks 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 pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.
Manufacturer’s guide.
Use a reliable 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, 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.
No cuts or bulges.
1.6mm of tread depth across the central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre, and around the outer circumference of the tyre.
Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and taillights are working. You do not need to exit the vehicle.
You’d operate the switch (turn on ignition if neccessary), then walk around the vehicle (as this is a ‘tell me’ question you do not have to physically check the lights.)
Tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the ABS.
Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working. You do not need to exit the vehicle.
You’d operate the switch (turn off ignition if necessary).
Then walk around the vehicle (as this is a ‘tell me’ question, you don’t need to physically check the lights.
Tell me how you’d check the brake lights are working on this car.
Operate the brakes pedal, make use of reflections in windows and doors, or ask someone to help.
Tell me how you’d check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
If the steering becomes heavy, the system may not be working properly.
Before starting a journey, 2 simple checks can be made:
Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained
while the engine is started, should result in a slight but
noticeable movement as the systems begin to operate.
Alternatively turning the steering wheel just after
moving off will give an immediate indication that the
power assistance is functioning.
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.
Operate switch - turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary.
Check warning light is on.
Explain use.
Tell me how you’d switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you’d know the main beam is on.
Operate switch (with ignition or engine off if necessary).
Check with main beam warning light.
open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil.
Identify dipstick/oil level indicator, describe check of oil against the minimum and maximum markers
open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant.
Identify high and low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level.
Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Identify reservoir, check level against high and low markings.
