tell me

Question 1

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

Answer 1

brakes should not feel spongy or slack.
brakes should be tested as you set off.
vehicle should not pull to one side

Question 2

tell me where youd find the information for the recommended tyre pressure for this car and how tyre pressure should be checked

Answer 2

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

Question 3

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

Answer 3

should be adjusted so the rigid part of the restraint is at least as high as the eye or top of the ears
close to the back of the head as comfortable
some restraints might not be adjustable

Question 4

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

Answer 4

no cuts and bulges

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

Question 5

tell me how youd check that the headlights and tail lights are working

Answer 5

operate the switch then walk round the car

Question 6

tell me how youd know if there was a problem with your anti lock braking system

Answer 6

warning light should illuminate if there is a fault

Question 7

tell me how youd check the direction indicators are working

Answer 7

operate the switch then walk round the car

Question 8

tell me how youd check the brake lights are working on this car

Answer 8

operate the brake pedal

use reflections in windows or ask someone to help

Question 9

tell me how youd check the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey

Answer 9

if steering is heavy it may not be working

gentle pressure while engine is started should result in slight but noticeable movement

turn the steering wheel just after moving will give indication it is working

Question 10

tell me how youd switch on the rear fog lights and explain how youd use them

Answer 10

operate switch and use when visability is reduced to less than 100m

Question 11

tell me how youd switch your headlights from dipped to main beam and explain how youd know the main beam is on

Answer 11

operate switch a blue light will show if main beam is on

Question 12

open the bonnet and tell me how youd check the engine has sufficient oil

Answer 12

identify dipstick wipe it reinsert then check its between min and max

Question 13

open the bonnet and tell me how youd check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant

Answer 13

identify high and low markings on tank fill between them

Question 14

open the bonnet and tell me how youd check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid

Answer 14

identify reservoir check against high low markings