Tell Me

Question 1

Open the bonnet and tell me how you check there is a safe amount of hydraulic brake fluid

Answer 1

Must be kept in between The high and low mark And find out what fluid is required in the car manual

Question 2

Open the bonnet and tell me how you check the engine has sufficient coolant

Answer 2

Look at the levels on the radiator header tank
If it’s low, fill it up with water and antifreeze mix

Question 3

Open the bonnet and tell me how you check the engine has sufficient oil

Answer 3

Remove dipstick and wipe it clean
Put it in the holder, then take it back out
Oil level should be between the high and low marks

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Turn on the ignition, then turn on main beam then turn on dipped beam.
Check that the main beam alert is on the dashboard

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Turn on dipped headlights then fog lights
Check warning is on dash
Only use when visibility is seriously reduced, can’t see over 100m

Question 6

Tell me how you’d check the power steering is working before making a journey

Answer 6

Turn ignition on and turn steering wheel.
Should move with ease

Question 7

Tell me how you’d check the brake lights are working

Answer 7

Press brakes and get someone to check, or use reflections in windows and dooors

Question 8

Tell me how youd check your indicators are working

Answer 8

Turn on hazards and walk around car

Question 9

Tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti lock breaking system

Answer 9

ABS warning light should light up if there’s a fault

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Turn on switch and walk around car to see if they are working

Question 11

Tell me how you’d check the tyres have sufficient tread depth and are in safe condition

Answer 11

Check it has no cuts or buldges
Must have at least 1.6mm of tread depth across middle three quarters of tyre, and around entire outer circumference

Question 12

Tell me how you’d make sure your head restraint is properly adjusted so it provides the best protection

Answer 12

Rigid part is as high as eyes or ears
Close to back of head and comfortable

Question 13

Tell me where you’d find the cars recommended tyre pressure, and how you’d check each tyres pressure

Answer 13

Look in the cars manual, and use a reliable pressure gauge

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Press the brake pedal, shouldn’t feel spongy or slack
If they are working properly, car shouldn’t pull to one side