'tell me' questions Flashcards
- Tell me how you’d check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.
The brakes should be tested as you set off and should not feel spongy or slack. The vehicle should not pull to one side and should remain like this for the rest of the journey.
- Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tire pressures for this car and how tire pressures should be checked.
In the manufacturer’s guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, as well as the spare tire, and remember to refit 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. But some restraints might not be adjustable.
- Tell me how you would check the tires to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
1.6mm of tread depth across the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tyre, and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre. There should be no cuts and bulges.
- Tell me how would you check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You do not need to exit the vehicle.
You would operate the switch, 2 clicks round (turn on ignition if necessary), and then walk round vehicle.
- 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 would you check the direction indicators are working. You do not need to exit the vehicle.
You would operate the switch, down for left and then walk around the vehicle, and then up for right and then walk around the vehicle, (turn on ignition if necessary).
- Tell me how would you check the brake lights are working on this car.
You would operate the brake pedal and make use of reflections in windows or doors, or ask someone to help.
- Tell me how would you check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
You hold the steering wheel on one side and turn on the engine and your hand should drop. Then you turn the steering wheel just after moving off to see if the power assistance is functioning. The steering should never feel heavy throughout a journey.
- Tell me how would you switch on the rear fog light (s) and explain when you’d use it / them.
You would operate the switch, 2 click rounds for main beam and then 2 click round on the second one. Check warning light is on. The fog lights should be used when visibility is less than 100m.
- Tell me how you switch your headlights from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam is on.
You would operate the switch, turn twice for dipped and twice and pull the lever towards you for main beam (with ignition or engine on if necessary), and check that it is on with main beam warning light.
- Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil.
You would use the dipstick / oil level indicator and wipe it clean with a cloth, then you would dip it in the oil and make sure it is within the minimum and maximum markers.
- Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has enough engine coolant.
The level should be within the high and low level markings on header tank and to top it up to correct level you would unscrew the filler cap and add more coolant until it has the right amount, then you would screw the cap back on.
- Open the bonnet and tell me how would you check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
You would check the level against the high and low markings and fill it up if needed. (black and yellow cap)
how would you clean the front and back windscreens
- front : put right hand lever towards you
- back twist end bit down twice and then off again
