| Tell
Me Questions |
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Tell
me how you would check that the
brakes are working before starting
a journey.
Brakes should not feel spongy or
slack. Brakes should be tested as
you set off. Vehicle should not
pull to one side.
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Q:
A: |
Tell
me where you would find the information
for the recommended tyre pressures
for this car and how tyre pressures
should be checked.
Manufacturer’s guide, use
a reliable pressure gauge, check
and adjust pressures when tyres
are cold, don’t forget spare
tyre, remember to refit valve caps.
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Q:
A: |
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 at least as high as the eye or
top of the ears, and as close to
the back of the head as is comfortable.
N.B. Some restraints might not be
adjustable.
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Q:
A: |
Tell
me how you would check the tyres
to ensure that they have sufficient
tread depth and that their general
condition is safe to use on the
road.
No cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread
depth across the central ¾
of the breadth of the tyre and around
the entire outer circumference.
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Q:
A: |
Tell
me how you would check that the
headlights & tail lights are
working. (No need to exit
vehicle)
Explanation: 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).
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Q:
A: |
Tell
me how you would know if there was
a problem with your anti lock braking
system
Warning light should illuminate
if there is a fault with the anti
lock braking system.
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Show
Me Questions |
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Q:
A: |
Show
me how you switch your headlight
from dipped to main beam and explain
how you would know the main beam
is on whilst inside the car
Operate switch (with ignition or
engine on if necessary), check with
main beam warning light.
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Q:
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Show
me how you would check that the
direction indicators are working.
Applying the indicators or hazard
warning switch and check functioning
of all indicators. (may need to
switch ignition on, prompt not to
start engine)
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Q:
A: |
Show
me how you would check that the
brake lights are working on this
car. (I
can assist you, if you need to switch
the ignition on, please don't start
the engine)
Operate brake pedal, make use of
reflections in windows, garage doors,
etc, or ask someone to help. (may
need to switch ignition on, prompt
not to start engine)
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Q:
A: |
Show
me / explain how you would check
that the power assisted steering
is working before starting a journey.
If the steering becomes heavy the
system may not be working properly.
Before starting a 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 system
begins to operate.
2: Alternatively turning the steering
wheel just after moving off will
give an immediate indication that
the power assistance is functioning.
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Q:
A: |
Show
me how you would check the parking
brake (handbrake) for excessive
wear, make sure you keep safe control
of the vehicle
Apply footbrake firmly. Demonstrate
by applying parking brake (handbrake)
so that when it is fully applied
it secures itself, and is not at
the end of the working travel.
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Q:
A: |
Show
me how you would check that the horn
is working (off road only).
Check is carried out by using control
(turn on ignition if necessary).
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Q:
A: |
Show
me how you would clean the windscreen
using the windscreen washer and
wipers
Operate control to wash and wipe
windscreen (turn ignition on if
necessary.
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Q:
A: |
Show
me how you would set the demister
controls to clear all the windows
effectively, this should include
both front and rear screens.
Set all relevant controls including;
fan, temperature, air direction
/ source and heated screen to clear
windscreen and windows. Engine does
not have to be started for this
demonstration
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Q:
A: |
Show
me how you would switch on the rear
fog light(s) and explain when you
would use it/them. (No need to exit
vehicle)
Operate switch (turn on dipped headlights
and ignition if necessary). Check
warning light is on. Explain use.
Only use when visibility is seriously
reduced
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| Open
The Bonnet & Identify Questions |
| Q:
A: |
Identify
where the windscreen washer reservoir
is and tell me how you would check
the windscreen washer level.
Identify reservoir and explain how
to check level.
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Q:
A: |
Open
the bonnet, identify where you would
check the engine oil level and tell
me how you would check that the
engine has sufficient oil.
Identify dipstick / oil level indicator,
describe check of oil level against
the minimum/maximum markers.
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Q:
A: |
Open
the bonnet, identify where you would
check the engine coolant level and
tell me how you would check that
the engine has the correct level.
Identify high/low level markings
on header tank where fitted or radiator
filler cap, and describe how to
top up to correct level.
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Q:
A: |
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.
Identify reservoir, check level against
high/low markings. |
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