Tell Me - Other

Question 1

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

Answer 1

1. Drive forward slowly
2. Press the foot brake
3. It should not feel spongy or slack
4. The car should not pull to one side

Question 2

Tell me where you would find the right information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car.

Answer 2

In the car manual or you can ask at a garage.

Question 3

Tell me how tyre pressures should be checked.

Answer 3

With an air pressure gauge. Refit the valve caps afterwards.

Question 4

Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted.

Answer 4

The middle of the headrest should be in line with the top of your ears and as close to the back of your head as comfortable. To adjust you would use the button and move up or down.

Question 5

Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that they are safe to use on the road.

Answer 5

With a tread depth gauge. The tread depth should be no less than 1.6mm across the central 3/4 breadth of the tyre. There also should not be any cuts or bulges on the outside.

Question 6

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

Answer 6

1. Turn ignition on
2. Turn the circle in the centre of the car once to the left to the dipped headlights
3. Get out an check they are working

Question 7

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

Answer 7

An ABS warning light would come on

Question 8

Tell me how you would check that the indicators are working.

Answer 8

1. Press hazard warning button.

2. Walk around the car to check all 6 indicators are working.

Question 9

Tell me how you would check the brake lights are working on this car.

Answer 9

You would press the foot brake and see reflections in windows or ask someone to help.

Question 10

Tell me how you would check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.

Answer 10

Give steering a bit of pressure as you start the engine. When you move off you will feel that the steering is light to turn and not heavy.

Question 11

Tell me how you would switch on the rear fog light.

Answer 11

1. Turn on the ignition
2. Turn on the dipped headlights
3. Press button to the bottom left of the outside of the centre circle.
4. You would know that it’s on because you would see a warning light on the dashboard.

Question 12

When would you switch on the rear fog light.

Answer 12

When the visibility is less than 100m.

Question 13

Tell me how you would switch your headlight from dipped to main beam.

Answer 13

1. Turn on the ignition
2. Turn on the dipped headlights
3. Push left indicator towards the dashboard

Question 14

How would you know if your main beam is on?

Answer 14

A blue warning light will show that the beam is on.