Tell Me Questions Flashcards
Tell me how you would check that the breaks are working before starting a long journey
Breaks should not feel spongey or slack. Breaks should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side.
Tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressure for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.
Manufacturers guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don’t forget spare tyres, remember to refer valve caps.
Tell me how you would make sure the head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash.
The head restraint should be adjusted so the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eyes or top of the ears. And as close to the back of the head as is comfortable. Note: some restraints may not be adjustable.
Tell me how you would check the tires to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
No cuts and bulges 1.6mm of tread depth across the cental three quarters of the breadth of the tyre, and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre.
Tell me how you would check that the headlights and taillights are working you don’t need to exit the vehicle.
Explain you’d operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary), then walk around the vehicle (as this is a tell me question you don’t have to exit the vehicle).
Tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with the anti lock breaking system.
Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti lock breaking system.
Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.
Explain that you’d operate the switch, then walk around the vehicle .
Tell me how you’d check the break lights are working on this vehicle.
Explain that you’d operate the break pedal, make use of reflections in windows or doors, or ask someone to help.
Tell me how you’d check 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 2 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 to switch the rear fog light on and now to use them
Operate the switch and check the rear fog warning light
Tell me how to switch headlights from dipped to main beam explain how you would know that main beam is on
Operate the switch and check for warning light
Open the bonnet and tell me how you would check engine oil is at the correct level
Dipstick will display a minimum and maximum level of oil it should be at maximum
Open the bonnet and tell me how the level of engine coolant is determined
High and low level markings describe how to fill to the correct level
Open the bonnet and tell me how you would determine that hydraulic break fluid level is at the correct level
Check high and low level it should not exceed the high marker
