Tell Me Questions Flashcards
Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.
Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set of ehicle should not pull to one side
Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre
pressures should be checked.
Information will be found using the car manufacturer’s manual. Check the tyre pressures by using a reliable pressure gauge when the tyres are cold. Don’t forget the spare and remember to refit the valve caps.
Tell me how you make sure your 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 eye or top of the ears, and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable. N.B. Some restraints might not adjustable.
Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general
condition is safe to use on the road.
A safe trye will have no cuts or bulges. The tread depth should be at least 1.6mm across the central ¾s of the breadth of the trye and around the entire outer circumference.
Tell me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working. (No need to exit the vehicle).
Explain you would operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary), then walk round vehicle (as this is a ‘tell me’ question, you don’t need to physically check the lights).
Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti lock braking system.
Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti lock braking system.
Tell me how you would check that the direction indicators are working (No need to exit vehicle).
Explain you would operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary), and then walk round vehicle (as this is a tell me’ question, you don’t need to physically check the lights).
Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car.
Explain you would operate the brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows or doors, or ask someone to help.
Tell me/explain how you would check the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
If the steering becomes heavy, the steering may be faulty. Before starting a journey, two simple checks can be made. 1) Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained whilst the engine is started, should result in
slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate.
2) Turning the steering wheel after just moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assisted steering is functioning correctly.
Tell me how you would switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you would use it/them. (No
need to exit the vehicle).
Operate switch (turn on dipped headlight and ignition if necessary). Check warning lightis on. Explain use.
Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know
the main beam is on whilst inside the car.
Operate switch (with the ignition or engine on if necessary), check with main beam warning light.
Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check
that the engine has enough.
Identify dipstick/oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the minimum and maximum markers.
Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check the
engine has the correct level.
Identify high and low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level.
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.
Identify reservoir, check level against high and low markings.
