Tell Me Flashcards
Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.
Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. The vehicle should not pull to one side.
Tell me where you would find the information recommended for this car’s tyre pressures and how tyre pressures should be checked.
Manufacturer’s guide, use reliable 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 head restraint should be adjusted to the rigid part 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. Some restraints might not be adjustable.
Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition to use is safe on the road.
No cuts and buldges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference.
Tell me how you would check that the headlights & taillights are working.
Explain how you would operate the switch, and then walk round the vehicle.
Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with the anti-lock braking system.
Warning light should illuminate if there is a problem with the anti-lock braking system.
Tell me how you would check that the direction indicators are working.
Explain how you would operate the switch, and then walk around the vehicle.
Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car.
Explain how you would operate the brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors, or ask someone to help.
Tell me how you would check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
If the steering becomes heavy the system may not be working properly. Before starting a journey two simple checks can be made. 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 would switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you would use them.
Explain how you would operate the switch. Check the warning light is on.
Tell me how you switch your headlights from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam was on whilst inside the car.
Explain how you would operate the switch, check the main beam warning light.
Open the bonnet and tell me how you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil.
Identify dipstick/Oil level indicator, describe checking of oil against the minimum/maximum markers only when the engine is cold.
Open the bonnet and tell me how you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level.
Identify high/low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level only when engine is not hot.
Open the bonnet and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings.
