show me, tell me Flashcards
(21 cards)
tell me how you’d check that the brakes are working befote starting a journey
brakes should not feel spongy or slack. brakes shohld be tested as you set off. vehicle should not pull to one side
tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressure for this car and how the type pressure should be checked
manufactures guide. use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, dont forgot a spare tyre 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 atleast as high as the eye or top of the ears, and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable
tell me how you’d check the tyres to ensure they have sufficient tread depth and their general condition is safe to use on the road
no cuts and bulges. 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
tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working. you don’t need to exit the vehicle
explain that i’d operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary) then walk around the vehicle
tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti lock braking systems
warning lights should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti-lock braking system
tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working. you don’t need to exit the vehicle
explain you’d operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary) and then walk around the vehicle
tell me how’d you check the brake lights are working on this car
explain youd operate the brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows or doors, or ask someone to help
tell me how you’d check the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey
if the steering becomes heavy, the system may not be working properly. befote starting your journey, two simple checks can be made.
1. gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started, should result in a slight but noticeable movement as the systems begin to operate.
2. alternatively, turn the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is working
tell me how you’d switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you’d use them. you don’t need to exit the vehicle
operate switch (turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary). check warning light is on.
tell me how you switch your headlights from main beam and explain how you’d know the main beam is on.
operate switch (with ignition or engine if necessary) check with main beam warning light
Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil.
Identify dipstick/oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the minimum and maximum markers.
Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant.
Identify high and low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level.
Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Identify reservoir, check level against high and low markings.
when it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the rear windscreen
when it’s safe to do so, can you show me how to wash and clean the front windscreen
when it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d switch on your dipped headlights from main
when it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d set the rear demister
when it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d operate the horn
when it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d demist the front windscreen
when it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d open and close the side window
