Tell Me Questions Flashcards
How do you check brakes before starting a journey?
Brakes shouldn’t feel spongy or slack. Test them as you set off—your car shouldn’t pull to one side.
Where do you find tyre pressure info, and how do you check it?
In the car manual. Use a reliable gauge, check when tyres are cold, don’t forget the spare, and refit valve caps.
How do you adjust a head restraint for safety?
The hard part should be at least as high as your eyes or the top of your ears and close to your head.
How do you check tyres for safety and tread depth?
No cuts or bulges. Minimum tread depth of 1.6mm across the middle three-quarters of the tyre and around the whole circumference.
How do you check that headlights and tail lights work?
Turn on the switch (ignition if needed), then walk around the car to check.
How do you know if the ABS (anti-lock braking system) has a problem?
A warning light will come on if there’s a fault.
How do you check that indicators are working?
Turn them on (ignition if needed), then walk around the car to check.
How do you check that brake lights work?
Press the brake pedal and use reflections or ask someone to help check.
How do you check power-assisted steering before driving?
If the steering feels heavy, it may not be working. Try turning the wheel just after starting the car or moving off—it should be easy to turn.
How do you switch on rear fog lights, and when should you use them?
Turn on dipped headlights, then the fog lights. Use them when visibility is less than 100m.
How do you switch from dipped to main beam, and how do you know it’s on?
Turn on dipped headlights, then switch to main beam. A blue warning light will appear.
How do you check the engine oil level?
Open the bonnet, find the dipstick, and check the oil level against the min/max markers when the engine is cold.
How do you check the engine coolant level?
Open the bonnet, find the coolant tank, check the high/low markings, and top up if needed (when the engine is cold).
How do you check the brake fluid level?
Open the bonnet, find the brake fluid reservoir, and check it’s between the min/max markers.
How do you check brakes before starting a journey?
Brakes shouldn’t feel spongy or slack. Test them as you set off—your car shouldn’t pull to one side.
Where do you find tyre pressure info, and how do you check it?
In the car manual. Use a reliable gauge, check when tyres are cold, don’t forget the spare, and refit valve caps.
How do you adjust a head restraint for safety?
The hard part should be at least as high as your eyes or the top of your ears and close to your head.
How do you check tyres for safety and tread depth?
No cuts or bulges. Minimum tread depth of 1.6mm across the middle three-quarters of the tyre and around the whole circumference.
How do you check that headlights and tail lights work?
Turn on the switch (ignition if needed), then walk around the car to check.
How do you know if the ABS (anti-lock braking system) has a problem?
A warning light will come on if there’s a fault.
How do you check that indicators are working?
Turn them on (ignition if needed), then walk around the car to check.
How do you check that brake lights work?
Press the brake pedal and use reflections or ask someone to help check.
How do you check power-assisted steering before driving?
If the steering feels heavy, it may not be working. Try turning the wheel just after starting the car or moving off—it should be easy to turn.
How do you switch on rear fog lights, and when should you use them?
Turn on dipped headlights, then the fog lights. Use them when visibility is less than 100m.
How do you switch from dipped to main beam, and how do you know it’s on?
Turn on dipped headlights, then switch to main beam. A blue warning light will appear.
How do you check the engine oil level?
Open the bonnet, find the dipstick, and check the oil level against the min/max markers when the engine is cold.
How do you check the engine coolant level?
Open the bonnet, find the coolant tank, check the high/low markings, and top up if needed (when the engine is cold).
How do you check the brake fluid level?
Open the bonnet, find the brake fluid reservoir, and check it’s between the min/max markers.
