Tell me Questions Flashcards
How to check the brakes are working before starting a journey
- Brakes should not feel spongy or slack
- Brakes should be tested as you set off
- Vehicle should not pull to one side
Where to find the information for recommended tyre pressures for the car
How to check tyre pressures
- Manufacturer’s guide
- Use a reliable pressure gauge
- Check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold
- Don’t forget a spare tyre
- Remember to refit valve caps
How to make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted to provide the best protection in the event of a crash
- Adjusted so that 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 head restraints might not be adjustable
How to check the tyres to ensure 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 central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre and around the outer circumference
How to check that the headlights and tail lights are working (don’t need to exit the vehicle)
- Operate the switch (turn on ignition if needed)
- Then walk around the vehicle (tell me Q so don’t actually need to get out
How to know if there is a problem with the anti-lock braking system
- Warning light should light up if there is a fault with the system
How to check that the direction indicators are working (don’t need to get out)
- Operate the switch (turn on ignition if needed)
- Walk around the vehicle (tell me Q so don’t need to get out)
How to check the brake lights are working
- Operate the brake pedal
- Use reflections in windows and doors or ask someone to help
How to check the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey
- If steering becomes heavy, the system may not be working properly
- Perform 2 simple checks
- Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started -> should cause a slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate
OR - Turn the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning
How to switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you’d use them
- Operate switch
- Check the warning light is on
- When visibility seriously reduced
How to switch headlight from dipped to main beam
How you know the main beam is on
- Operate switch
- Check with main beam warning light
Open the bonnet and tell how to check the engine has sufficient oil
- Identify dipstick
- Remove and clean
- Replace, take out, and check level against minimum and maximum
Open the bonnet and tell how to check the engine has sufficient coolant
- Identify high and low level markings on header tank
- Top up to correct level when cold
Open the bonnet and tell how to check you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid
- Identify the reservoir
- Check level against high and low markings
