Show Me Questions
(Only 1 to be asked)
1. Can you show me how to wash and clean the rear windscreen please?
2. Can you show me how you wash and clean the front windscreen please?
3. Can you show me how you would switch on your dipped headlights please?
4. Can you show me you would set the rear demister please?
5. Can you show me how you operate the horn please?
6. Can you show me how you would demist the front windscreen please?
7. Can you show me how you would open and close the side window please?
Tell Me Questions
(Only 1 to be asked)
Q1. Tell me how youn would check the brakes are working before starting a journey?
A1. Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side.
Q2. Tell me where you would find the infomation for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked?
A2. Manufacturer's guide, use a reliable pressure gauge. check and adjust tyre pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don't forget spare tyre remember to refit valve caps.
Q3. Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash?
A3. The head restraint should be adjusted so the rigid part of the head restraint s at least as high as the eye or top of the ears, and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable. Note: Some restraints might not be adjustable.
Q4. Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depthand that the general condition is safe to use on the road?
A4. No cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire circumference.
Q5. Tell Me how you would check the headlights & tail lights are working? (No need to exit the vehicle)
A5. Explaination: Operate switch (turn on ignition if necessary) then walk round vehicle. (As this is a "Tell Me" Question, there is no need to physically check the lights)
Q6. Tell me how you would know ifn there is a problem with your anti-locking braking system?
A6. Warning light will illuminate if there is a fault with the anti-lock braking system.
Q7. Tell me how you would check the direction indictors are working.
(No need to exit the vehicle)
A7. Explanation: Operate switch (Turn on ignition if necessary) then walk around vehicle. (As this is a "Tell Me" Question, there is no need to physically check the lights)
Q8. Tell me how would check the brake lights are working on the car?
A8. Explanation: Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors, etc or ask someone to help.
Q9. Tell me how you would check the power steering is working before starting a journey?
A9. Explaination: If the steering becomes heavy, the system may not be working properly. Before starting a journeybtwo simple checks can be made. Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started, should result in a slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate. Alternatively turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning.
Q10. Tell me how you would switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you would use it/them? (No need to exit vehicle)
A10. Operate switch (turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary) Check warning light. Explain use.
Q11. Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam is on.
A11. Operate switch (with ignition or engine on if necessary) check with main beam warning light.