Tell Me Questions

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Breaks should not feel spongy or slack
Brakes should be testing as you set off
Vehicle should not pull to one side

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Head restraint should be adjusted so the rigid part 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

Question 3

Tell me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working

Answer 3

Operate switch then walk round vehicle