Tell Me

Question 1

How you’d check that the brakes are working before starting a journey?

Answer 1

• Shouldn’t feel spongy.
• Test them as you set off.
• Car shouldn’t pull to one side.

Question 2

How to find the information for the recommended tyre pressure and how the pressure should be checked?

Answer 2

• Handbook.
• Reliable pressure gauge.
• Check when tyres are cold.
• Refit valve caps.
• Don’t forget spade tyre.

Question 3

How you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection.

Answer 3

• Rigid part is as high as the eye or top of the ears.

- Close to the back of your head as possible.

Question 4

How you would check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their condition is safe to use on the road.

Answer 4

• No cuts or bulges.

- 1.6 mm tread depth across the central 3 quarters of the breath of the tyre.

Question 5

How you’d check the headlight and tail lights are working without leaving the vehicle.

Answer 5

• turn on lights.

- you’d walk around the vehicle.

Question 6

How you’d identify that there is a problem with the anti-locking braking system.

Answer 6

-warning light will appear.

Question 7

How you’d check the direction indicators are working.

Answer 7

• turn on hazards.

- you would walk around the vehicle.

Question 8

How you would check the brake lights are working?

Answer 8

• operate break pedal and look at reflections in windows or fences.
• ask someone to go look for you.

Question 9

How you’d check the power steering is working.

Answer 9

Gentle pressure whilst stationary with engine on should result in slight but noticeable movement.

Question 10

How you’d Turn on the rear fog lights and explain when you’d use them.

Answer 10

• turn headlights on.
• turn fog lights on.
• when it’s fog or visibility is minimal.

Question 11

How to switch headlight from dipped to full beam.

Answer 11

• make sure light is on.

- flick back indicating lever towards you.

Question 12

Open bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil.

Answer 12

• find dipstick.

- check oil against min and max.

Question 13

Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient coolant level .

Answer 13

• identify high and low marking on header tank.

- describe how to top up to correct level.

Question 14

Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.

Answer 14

• identify reservoir.

- check against high and low marking.