Tell Me Questions Flashcards
Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check the engine has the correct level
Action - Identify coolant tank
Check min/max markings. If below min level, add more coolant.
Open cap and pour in until max mark is reached
Open the bonnet, identify where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Action - identify brake fluid reservoir
Check fluid level against min/max markings
Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has enough oil.
Action - identify dipstick
Pull it out and check oil level against min/max markings
Open the bonnet, identify where the Windscreen Washer reservoir is and tell me how you check the level?
Action - identify reservoir and make a visual check of level if more is needed
Tell me how you would check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
Turn the steering wheel while engine is running. Should be light and easy to turn. Should not be heavy
Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car
Switch on engine, press brake pedal and ask someone to stand behind car and check lights are working
Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey
As you move off check brakes. Should not feel spongy and car should not pull to one side
Tell me how you would check that the direction indicators are working correctly
Press hazard warning light and walk round car to check all indicators are working
Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked
Find in car manufacture manual and check pressure with pressure gauge when tyres are cold
Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash
Should be adjusted so rigid part is as high as your eyes/ top of ears and close to back of your head
Tell me how you would check the tyres to show that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road
No cuts or bulges
Tread depth 1.6 mm across central 3/4 of breadth of tyre and around entire outer circumference
Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti lock braking system (ABS)
ABS warning light will appear on dashboard and stay on permanent
Tell me when you should switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you would use it/them
If visibility is less than 100 meters use fog lights
Tell me how you would check headlights and tail lights are working
Turn ignition on and turn dipped headlights on and walk round car to check they are working
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.
Turn on ignition and dipped headlights and press button for fog lights.
Use when visibility is less than 100 metres
