Your
test begins with
one Show Me question and one Tell Me question. These relate to the
maintenance and operation of your car and failure to answer both
correctly will result in a driver fault - remember you are only allowed
15 in total on your test report.
Below
are the questions you could be asked.
1.
Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working? Activate
the indicator or hazard warning switch and check functioning of all
indicators.
2. 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.
3. Open the bonnet, identify the windscreen washer reservoir and tell
me how you would check the windscreen washer level? Identify
reservoir and explain how to check level.
4. 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.
5. 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.
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. 6.
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.
7. 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.
8. 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. (Rember to clean dipstick before
check).
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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).
14. 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).
15. 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).
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti
lock braking system (ABS)? Warning
light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti lock
braking system.
19. Show me how you switch your headlights 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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