Tell me

Question 1

Check brakes

Answer 1

Should not feel spongy or slack

Brakes should be tested as you set off

Vehical should not pull to one side

Question 2

Head restraint is correctly adjusted

Answer 2

Rigid part of the restraint is at least as high as the eyes or top of the ears and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable.

Question 3

Check headlights and tail lights are working

Answer 3

no need to leave vehicle - tell me question

would operate switch and walk around the vehicle to check working

Question 4

How would you know if there was a problem with the anti-lock braking system

Answer 4

Warning light should come on

Question 5

Where to find recommended tyre pressure and how it should be checked

Answer 5

Manufacturer’s guide

Use a reliable pressure gauge

check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold

check spare tyre as well

refit valve caps

Question 6

Tyre tread depth and their general condition

Answer 6

No cuts and bulges

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

Question 7

Open bonnet, identify where you would check the engine oil level and how would you tell it has sufficient oil

Answer 7

Identify dipstick / oil level indicator

Describe check of oil against the minimum and maximum marks

Question 8

Open bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and how would you check it has correct level

Answer 8

Identify the high and low level markings on the tank

Describe how to top up to correct level

Question 9

Open bonnet, identify where the brake fluid reservoir is and describe how you would check there was safe level

Answer 9

Identify reservoir

Check level against high and low markings

Question 10

Identify windscreen washer reservoir and describe how you would check level

Answer 10

Identify reservoir and explain how to check level