Tell Me Questions Flashcards

(11 cards)

1
Q

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

A

Brakes should be tested as you set off.
Brakes should not feel spongey or slack.
Vehicle should not pull to one side.

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2
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Tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressure , and how the tyre pressure should be checked

A

Manufacturing guid
Use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust tyre pressure when tyres are cold
Remember refit valve caps

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3
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Tell me how you make sure your restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash

A

The head restraint should be adjusted so the rigid part of the head restraint is eye level or top of ears , and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable

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4
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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

A

Tyres should have no cuts or bulges . Tread depth of 1.6mm across central 3 quarters and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre

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5
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Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working

A

Turn ignition on
Walk around the vehicle

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6
Q

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

A

Warning lights illuminated on the dash

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7
Q

Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working

A

Turn on ignition, turn on both indicators , walk round vehicle to check .

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8
Q

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

A

Operate the breaks pedal , making use of reflections in windows or doors , or ask someone to help

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9
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Tell me how youd check the power-assisted steering is working before you start the journey.

A

Turning steering wheel just after moving off

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10
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Tell me how youd switch on the rear fog lights and explain how youd use it

A

turn on dipped headllights first and ignition.

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Q

Tell me how youd switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how youd know main beam is on

A

use the switch, you know main beam is on as it will turn on the dashboard.

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