Tell Me Flashcards
Tell me how you’d check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.
Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. 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
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 rigid part (middle) 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.
Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.
Turn on the lights and then walk around the vehicle to check
Tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system
ABS warning light on the dashboard
Tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system
ABS warning light on the dashboard
Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle
Turn on the indicator and walk around the 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
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. 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
The lamp with a wave in the middle, left hand side of the steering wheel
Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you’d know the main beam is on
Light is on the left hand side. A blue light comes on the panel
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 level against the minimum and maximum markers
Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant
Top up between high and low level markings (coolant has a picture of a thermometer on. Do not open while engine is hot)
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 (picture of a wheel with breakers on)
