Tell Me (Non Engine)

Question 1

How to check that the indicators are working?

Answer 1

Press the hazard warning light switch then get out and walk around the car to check that the lights were flashing

Question 2

How to check that the brake lights are working?

Answer 2

I would reverse up to a reflection, for instance a shop window, or get someone to get out and check as I pressed the brake pedal

Question 3

How to check your brakes

Answer 3

I would move off slightly and apply the foot brake, it shouldn’t feel slack or spongy, and the car shouldn’t pull to one side when I brake

Question 4

How would you check the power steering for operation?

Answer 4

I would start the engine and run the steering wheel through my hands, the steering should feel nice and light

Question 5

How to check the handbrake for excessive wear?

Answer 5

I would press the foot brake and release the hand brake before reapplying it, if the handbrake goes to its full working travel, then it is excessively worn

Question 6

What is the minimum limit is for tyre tread wear, and how to check if a tyre is legal?

Answer 6

The minimum limit for tread wear is 1.6 mm which the tread must be around the entire circumference of the tyre, the tyre must also have no cuts or bulges in the side wall

Question 7

How to check the pressure of a tyre?

Answer 7

I would go to a garage and use a reliable pressure gauge , I would attach the compressed airline to the tyre valve and check the reading on the gauge

Question 8

Where to find the information for tyre pressures for this car?

Answer 8

In the owner’s handbook, or manufacturers guide

Question 9

How to put headlights on to main beam from dipped, and how would you know?

Answer 9

Turn the lights on to dipped then push the left indicator stalk away from you, look on the speedometer dial for the blue warning light near the 90 mph mark

Question 10

How to turn on fog lights and when they should be used?

Answer 10

Put the headlights on and push the two fog light switches, the warning lights should appear on the speedometer dial near the 140 mph mark, fog lights should be used when visibility is reduced to 100 m or lower

Question 11

How would you know that there was a problem with the ABS system?

Answer 11

The warning light would come on on the speedometer dial, near the 20 mph mark

Question 12

How to adjust the head restraint?

Answer 12

Use the button to adjust the headrest height to fit the middle of the back of my head