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Tell Me Questions
Tell Me Questions
Q - How would you check the brakes work before a journey?
A - Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Test them as you set off; the car should not pull to one side.
Q - Where is the tyre pressure info and how do you check it?
A - Use the manufacturer’s guide. Use a reliable pressure gauge, check when tyres are cold, check the spare, and refit valve caps.
Q - How should the head restraint be correctly adjusted?
A - The rigid part should be at least as high as the eyes/top of the ears, and as close to the back of the head as comfortable.
Q - How do you check tyres for tread depth and safety?
A - No cuts or bulges. Minimum 1.6mm tread depth across the central 3/4 of the breadth and around the entire circumference.
Q - How do you check the headlights and tail lights work?
A - Turn on the ignition/switch, then explain you would walk around the vehicle to check.
Q - How would you know if there is a problem with the ABS?
A - The ABS warning light on the dashboard would stay illuminated if there is a fault.
Q - How do you check the direction indicators work?
A - Operate the switch (or hazard lights) and walk around the vehicle to check.
Q - How do you check the brake lights work?
A - Operate the brake pedal and use reflections in windows/doors or ask someone to help check.
Q - How do you check the power steering works?
A - If steering is heavy, it’s not working. Check by applying gentle pressure on the wheel while starting the engine, or turning the wheel just after moving off.
Q - How do you turn on rear fog lights and when?
A - Operate the switch (dipped beams must be on). Check for the warning light. Use when visibility is under 100 metres.
Q - How do you switch to main beam and know it's on?
A - Operate the switch (with ignition on) and check for the blue main beam warning light.
Q - Open the bonnet: how do you check the engine oil?
A - Identify dipstick. Explain you'd wipe it, dip it, and check the level against the min/max markers.
Q - Open the bonnet: how do you check the coolant?
A - Identify the high/low markings on the header tank and explain how to top it up.
Q - Open the bonnet: how do you check the brake fluid?
A - Identify the reservoir and check the level against the high/low markings.
Show Me Questions
Show Me Questions
The examiner will ask one of these when they deem it safe. You must perform the task while maintaining control of the car.
Front Windscreen: Show me how you'd wash and clean the front windscreen.
Rear Windscreen: Show me how you'd wash and clean the rear windscreen.
Dipped Headlights: Show me how you'd switch on your dipped headlights.
Rear Demister: Show me how you'd set the rear demister.
Front Demister: Show me how you'd demist the front windscreen.
Horn: Show me how you'd operate the horn.
Side Window: Show me how you'd open and close the side window.
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