tell me questions

1. Tell me how you’d check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.

• brakes shouldn’t feel spongy or slack

• brakes should be tested as you set off and the vehicle shouldn’t pull to one side

2. Tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.

• its in the manufacturers guide

• use a reliable pressure gauge

• check and adjust pressure when tyres are cold

3. 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 rigid part should be aligned with eyes or top of the ears

• and as close to the back of the head as comfortable

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

• no cuts or buldges

• 1.6mm tread depth across the central three quarters of the breadth of the tyre and around the outer circumference of the tyre

5. Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.

• switch headlights and tail lights on

• walk around the vehicle

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

• engine on

• if the ABS orange light stays on then theres a problem

7. Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.

• switch on lights

• get out the vehicle and check

8. Tell me how you’d check the brake lights are working on this car.

• operate the break pedal

• use reflections in windows or doors

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

• engine on

• if steering becomes heavy the system may not be working properly

10. Tell me how you’d switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you’d use it/them. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.

• operate the switch

• put them on when visibility is reduced to 100m

11. Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you’d know the main beam is on.

• operate the switch

• then push the light switch forward

12. Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil.

• identiify the dip stick

• wipe and clean

• put back in

• the level should be between the minimum and maximum markers

13. Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant.

• identify the high and low levels on header tank

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

• identify the reservoir

• check against the high or low markings on the side