Maintenance Questions Show me Tell me

Show Me Questions

Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working.

Show me how you would check the brake lights are working on this car.

Show me/ explain how you would check the power steering is working before starting a journey.

Show me how you would check the parking brake (handbrake) for excessive wear.

Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine oil level and how you would top it up.

Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant (antifreeze) and explain how you would check the level.

Open the bonnet, identify where there the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check the level

Show me how you would check the horn is working.

Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washers and wipers.

Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively, this should include both front and back windows.

Show me how you would switch the rear fog lights on and explain when you would use them.

Show me how you would switch your headlights from dipped to main beam is on whilst inside this car.

Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the level. Identify the bottle.

Tell Me Questions

Tell me how you would check the brakes are working before starting a journey.

Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures and how they should be checked.

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

Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road. No cuts and bulges,

Tell me how you would check the headlights and tail lights are working on this car.

Tell me how you would know if there is a problem with your antilock braking system.

Apply hazard warning lights. Walk around car and inspect indicators

Operate brake pedal, make use of reflection in window or garage door etc or ask someone to help..

With the engine turned on the steering should feel significantly easier/lighter when the wheel is turned.

Apply footbrake firmly. Demonstrate by applying the handbrake, it should tighten before it reaches the end of its working travel.

Identify the dipstick, explain it should be pulled out, wiped then replaced, removed again. The oil level should be visible between min/max levels. Top up if req.

Identify the bottle and explain if necessary top up level to between min/max levels. Caution should be used as it may be hot.

Identify bottle, check level against min/max levels.

Check is carried out using the control on the steering wheel.

Ignition lights must be on. Operate the control. Pull the wiper control towards the wheel for approx 2secs. Wipers will wash and wipe automatically.

Set the controls including air direction up, fan on 4, and heater setting on hot (red). Also rear demister button should pressed.

Switch headlights on then rear fog lights. Explain fog lights should be used when visibility is reduced to 100 metres or less.

Switch lights on then pull control towards wheel. Green dipped light should change to blue full beam light. Repeat to switch off again.

Some vehicles have min/max level if not check inside bottle. Top up as req.

Brakes Should not feel spongy or slack. Should be tested as you set off. Car should not pull to one side.

Manufacturer’s guide, use a reliable tyre pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don’t forget the spare and refit valve (dust) caps.

Head restraint should be inline with ears and eye line and as close to the back of the neck as poss.

1.6mm across the central ¾ of the tyre with visible tread around the entire outer circumference.

Turn the lights on. Explain you would now walk around the vehicle and check lights are working.

Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the antilock braking system.

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