Tell me questions

Question 1

Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil

Answer 1

Find the dipstick, pull it out wipe oil of with a cloth, dip it back in and pull it out and it should be between the minimum/maximum

Question 2

Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level

Answer 2

Look for the pink fluid in a clear container, it should be between the minimum/maximum level

Question 3

Open the bonnet, identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level

Answer 3

Look for the tube with a blue cap, the windscreen wash has to be full

Question 4

Open the bonnet, identify where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid

Answer 4

Will have a (O) symbol, check that it is between the minimum/maximum level

Question 5

Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working in this car

Answer 5

Operate brake pedal, ask someone to get out and check, or use reflections

Question 6

Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car, and how tyre pressure should be checked

Answer 6

In the cars manual located in the glovebox, tyres should be hacked with a pressure gauge when tyres are cold

Question 7

Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure that they have the sufficient tread depth and their general condition is safe to use

Answer 7

There is a 1.6mm tread in the central 3/4 of the tyre, no cuts or bulges

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Brakes should not feel spongy or slack, should be tested before you set off, vehicle should not pull to one side

Question 9

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

Answer 9

That the middle of the head restraint is in line with eyes and ears and was close to the back of the head as comfortable

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Yellow ABS warning light will stay on