Show me and Tell me questions and car controls Flashcards
(40 cards)
How would you check that the brakes are working before starting a journey?
(Tell me)
-Before you switch on the ignition, press down on brake pedal to check if they feel spongy or if they go down too far.
-Once you set off, find a quiet stretch of road to try out the brakes
-Check if the car stops quickly and doesn’t pull to one side or the other.
Where would you find the information for the recommended tyre pressure for this car and how tyre pressure should be checked?
(Tell me)
-Information is in the vehicle manual, or sometimes on a label inside the fuel filter lid or inside a front door frame.
-You would check each tyre, using a pump with a gauge, to add or reduce the pressure to the desired level. If your pump does not have its own gauge, you will need to use one that stands alone.
-Then you would replace the valve caps.
How would you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash?
(Tell me)
-For adjustable head restraints, set it at eye level or at the level of the top of your ears.
-That setting should put the restraint as close to the back of your head as is comfortable.
How would you check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road?
(Tell me)
-Examine each tyre, on sides and on tread, looking for cuts and bulges.
-Using a depth gauge, you would verify a minimum of 1.6 mm of tread depth across the central ¾ of the breadth and around the entire circumference.
How would you check the headlights and tail lights are working?
(Tell me)
Flick the switch, turning on the ignition first if necessary. Then you would walk around the vehicle in order to inspect the lights.
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How would you know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system?
(Tell me)
A warning light would show on the dashboard if the anti-lock braking system has a fault.
How would you check the direction indicators are working?
(Tell me)
-After turning on the ignition you would turn on the emergency warning lights and then walk around the car to verify the indicator bulbs are working.
-You would then repeat this process with the left and right turn signals.
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How would you check the brake lights are working on this car?
(Tell me)
-First turn on the ignition and then press down on the brake pedal.
-If possible check the reflection of the brake lights in windows or doors behind you.
-If not possible then have someone stand behind and check.
How would you check if the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey?
(Tell me)
-If a warning light is illuminated or if the steering is heavy, there may be a problem.
- Can check by starting the ignition, keeping gentle pressure on the steering wheel. If the system is working correctly, there should be a slight but noticeable movement.
- Or you can turn the steering wheel just after moving off. If there is resistance to the turn, there is a problem.
How would you switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you’d use them?
(Tell me)
-Would operate the fog light switch. If necessary you would start the engine and set the low beam headlights first.
-You would check that the emergency warning lights are on.
-Explain you would activate the rear fog lights when visibility drops below 100 metres (about 325 feet), to allow traffic to see you better.
-You would turn them off with improved visibility, as they might otherwise blind the cars behind and obscure your brake lights.
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How would you switch your headlights from dipped to main beam and how you’d know the main beam is on?
(Tell me)
-Would operate the switch, after turning on the ignition if necessary.
-Once the main beams are on, the blue full-beam warning light will appear on the dashboard.
Open the bonnet and tell how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil?
(Open bonnet and tell me)
-Prior to carrying out the check, the car needs to be on level ground and the car needs to be idle for a short period of time in order to give the oil sufficient time to settle.
-You would then open the bonnet and use a strut to hold it open.
-Take out the dipstick and wipe it clean with a cloth.
-Reinsert it and remove it again. The markings on the dipstick tell you if more oil is needed or if there is too much. Oil needs to be between markings.
-This procedure should be carried out with gloves on, if possible. Otherwise, wash your hands after, to avoid making controls in the car oily.
Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant?
(Open bonnet and tell me)
-Open and secure the bonnet with the strut.
-When the engine is cool, top up with water or properly diluted radiator coolant.
-You will find the correct level by markings on the header tank or on the radiator filler cap. Coolant level should be between markings.
Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid?
(Open bonnet and tell me)
-Open and secure the bonnet with the strut.
-You will then need to identify the brake fluid reservoir, the location of which depends on the make of your vehicle. In most cases, it is a small plastic cylinder attached to the engine bulkhead, containing a fluid that is oil-coloured.
-You would then check the fluid level by ensuring it’s within the markings on the side of the translucent bottle.
When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how to wash and clean the rear windscreen?
(Show me)
-Prior to using the rear washer/wiper controls, ensure you’re on a straight stretch of road and you can see clearly in front of you.
-Make sure there are no hazards in your vicinity.
-Turn the rear windscreen washer on and then turn on the wiper. (On some cars, the rear wiper comes on automatically.)
-If you have to look to see where the controls are, take a quick glance so that you don’t take your eyes off the road for longer than necessary.
-Be sure to be in full control of the car at all times.
When it is safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the front windscreen?
(Show me)
-Before using the front washer/wiper controls, ensure you’re on a straight road and you can see clearly in front of you.
-Make sure there are no potential hazardous situations developing.
-Take extra caution at sunset for glare and with dirty windscreens that make fluid milky which obscures view.
-When you’re ready, turn the front windscreen washer on, then the wiper. (On most modern cars, the front wipers come on automatically with the washer.)
-If you have to look to see where the controls are, take a quick glance so that you don’t take your eyes off the road for longer than necessary.
-Be sure to be in full control of the car at all times.
When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d switch on your dipped headlights?
(Show me)
-Before switching on your dipped headlights, ensure your lights aren’t set to full-beam before you switch them on. Like the previous scenario, make sure you’re on a straight road on which you can clearly see ahead.
-Operate the headlight control and ensure the full-beam warning light is not illuminated on the dashboard by taking a quick look.
-If the blue full-beam warning light is showing, revert to dipped beams quickly so you don’t dazzle other drivers coming towards you.
-You must not operate your lights in such a way which would dazzle other drivers coming towards you.
When it is safe to do so, can you show me how you’d set the rear demister?
(Show me)
-Before using the rear window demister control, make every effort to be on a straight stretch of road.
-Ensure that you can see the road clearly and make sure there are no developing hazards up ahead.
-Once you’re ready, operate the rear window demister control.
Learn all controls in Leanne’s car.
Learn all controls in Leanne’s car.
When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d operate the horn?
(Show me)
-Providing it is safe and legal to do so, sound your horn.
-In an emergency situation, you might need to sound your horn without looking, so be sure you can do this blind before the test.
-If the examiner sees you looking for the horn when you are requested to use it, you may be penalised during the test.
-This will be asked only if the examiner feels that sounding the horn at that particular time and location will not cause confusion for other drivers on the road.
-Remember the horn is only to be used to alert others to your presence. You mustn’t use it when stopped on the road unless you need to let another road user know where you are.
When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d demist the front windscreen?
(Show me)
-Prior to using the front window demister/fan controls, make sure you’re on a straight road with no developing hazards up ahead.
-Once you’re ready, operate the front window demister control.
When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d open and close the side window?
(Show me)
-Before opening and closing the side window, make sure that you’re on a straight stretch of road, that you can see clearly ahead and that there are no developing hazards ahead of you.
-Open and close the window by using the control switch or the winder.
How to use horn?
Press middle of the steering wheel.
How to signal right?
Lift left stalk up
