tell me show me

Question 1

tell me how you’d check that the brakes are working before starting a journey

Answer 1

• brakes should not feel spongy or slack
• brakes should be tested as you set off
• vehicle should not pull to one side

Question 2

tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car & how tyre pressures should be checked

Answer 2

• manufacturer’s guide
• use a reliable pressure gauge
• check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold
• don’t forget a spare tyre
• remember to refit the valve caps

Question 3

tell me how you’d check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth & that their general condition is safe to use on the road

Answer 3

• no cuts and bulges
• 1.6mm of tread depth across the central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre & around the entire outer circumference of the tyre

Question 3

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

Answer 3

• should be adjusted so the rigid part is at least as high as the eye or top of the ears
• should be as close to the back of the head as is comfortable
• some restraints might not be adjustable though

Question 4

tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working

Answer 4

• explain you’d operate the switch and would then walk around the vehicle

Question 5

tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system

Answer 5

• the warning light should illuminate if there is a fault

Question 6

tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working

Answer 6

• explain you’d operate the switch and would then walk around the vehicle

Question 7

tell me how you’d check the brake lights are working on this car

Answer 7

• explain you’d operate the brake pedal
• make use of reflections in windows or doors
• or ask someone to help

Question 8

tell me how you’d check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey

Answer 8

• may not be working if the steering becomes heavy
• 2 simple checks can be made:
  1. gentle pressure on the steering wheel while the engine is started- should result in a slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate
  2. turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning

Question 9

tell me how you’d switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you’d use them

Answer 9

• USE 100M OR LESS
• operate the switch and check warning light is on
• explain use

Question 10

tell me how you’d switch your headlights from dipped to main beam and explain how you’d know that the main beam is on

Answer 10

• operate the switch
• check with the main beam warning light

Question 11

open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil

Answer 11

• identify dipstick/oil level indicator
• describe the check of oil level against the minimum & maximum markers

Question 12

open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant

Answer 12

• identify high & low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap
• describe how to top up to correct level

Question 13

open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid

Answer 13

• identify reservoir
• check level against high & low markings

Question 14

when it is safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the rear windscreen?

Answer 14

turn right hand side all the way up and

Question 15

when it is safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the front windscreen?

Answer 15

bring the thing on the right hand side towards you

Question 16

when it is safe to do so, can you show me how you’d switch on your dipped headlights?

Answer 16

turn the light switch to position 1

Question 17

when it is safe to do so, can you show me how you’d set the rear demister?

Answer 17

button in the middle thing

Question 18

when it is safe to do so, can you show me how you’d operate the horn?

Answer 18

honk

Question 19

when it is safe to do so, can you show me how you’d demist the front windscreen?

Answer 19

button in the middle thing

Question 20

when it is safe to do so, can you show me how you’d open and close the side window?

Answer 20

button on my door