Tell Me Questions

Question 1

Tell me how you check the brake lights on this car?

Answer 1

You press the brake pedal up and down repeatedly and ask some one to go to the back of the car to see if the lights come on

Or

If you can’t get someone to help you could make use of reflections/ windows and check the lights through the mirror

Question 2

Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures, and how the tyre pressure should be checked?

Answer 2

You find the information in the vehicle handbook, you check the tyre pressures when the tyres are cold using a gage, not forgetting to replace the valve caps

Question 3

Tell me how you would check the tyres and there general condition is safe to use on the road?

Answer 3

Tell him the thread depth should be a minimum of 1.6mm across the central three quarters of the tyre and all the way around the outside; also check the side walls for any cuts or bulges

Question 4

Tell me how you would check the direction indicators are working?

Answer 4

You would turn the hazard warning lights on and walk around the car making sure all indicators are working

Question 5

Tell me how you would check the breaks are working before starting a journey?

Answer 5

You can check the breaks by moving off a little then press the break pedal, the car should stop without pulling to one side

Question 6

Tell me how you check the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey?

Answer 6

Apply gentle pressure to the steering wheel, while starting the engine should result in a slight but noticeable movement of the steering wheel as the system begins to work

Question 7

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

Answer 7

You would turn the lights and walk around the car checking all the lights are working

Question 8

Tell me how you switch on the rear fog lights and explain when fog lights should be used?

Answer 8

You’d turn on the dipped headlights, then turn on the fog lights, you use your fog lights when visibility is reduced to less than 100 metres

Question 9

Tell me how you switch your headlights from dipped to main beam and explain how you’d know the main beam was on from inside the car?

Answer 9

You’d turn on the dipped headlights then turn on the full beam, explain that the blue warning light comes on, on the the dashboard

Question 10

Tell me how you adjust the head restraint to provide the best protection in the event of a crash?

Answer 10

You adjust the head restraint so the centre of the cushion is in line with your eyes or the top of your ears

Question 11

Tell me how you would know there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system?

Answer 11

You’d know there was a problem if the warning light stays on