Tell Me

Question 1

Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey

Answer 1

Brakes should bot feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side

Question 2

Tell me hpw you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash

Answer 2

The head restraint should be adjustedso the rigid part of the head restraint is at least ss high as the eye or top of the ears, and as close to the bsck of the head as is comfortable

Question 3

Tell me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working

Answer 3

Operate switch, then walk round vehicle. As this is a ‘tell me’ question, there’s no need to physically check the lights

Question 4

Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car snd how tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked

Answer 4

Manufacturer’s guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don’t forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps

Question 5

Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system

Answer 5

Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti-lock braking system

Question 6

Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road

Answer 6

No cuts or bulges, 1.6 mm of tread depth across the central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Identify disptick/oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the minimum and maximum markers

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Identify the high and low level markings on the header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level

Question 9

Open the bonnet, identify where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid

Answer 9

Identify reservoir, check level against high and low markings

Question 10

Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level

Answer 10

Identify reservoir and explain how to check level