Driving Solution

Show me & tell me questions for car test

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Headlight & tail lights

Q1:Tell me how you would check that the headlights & tail lights are working?

A1:Turn on Ignition switch and Show symbol on dashboard Also see reflection and then walk round vehicle if need too.

Indicator lights

Q2: Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working?

A2: Applying the indicators or hazard warning switch and check functioning of all indicators by walk around the vehicle.

Brake lights

Q3: Show me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car.

A3: Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors, etc, or ask someone to help

Main beam lights

Q4: 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

A4: Ignition on and switch on dipped head lights show main beam Blue warning light on dashboard, use when visibility is less the 100 meter.

Rear fog lights

Q5: Show me how you would switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you would use it/them.

A5: Ignition on and turn on fog light switch. Show yellow warning light on dashboard. Use when visibility is less than 100 meter

Horn

Q6: Show me how you would check that the horn is working (off road only).

A6: Push the Horn switch  

Demister Controls

Q7: Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively, this should include both front and rear screens

A7: Show demister switch for back window and front window and use when need to clear the window.

Windscreen washers & wipers

Q8: Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers

A8: Operate control to wash and wipe windscreen (turn on ignition)

Head Restraint

Q9: Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash

A9: 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.

Anti lock breaking (ABS)

Q10: Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti lock braking system

A10: ABS warning light should show on dash board if there is a fault with the anti lock braking system

Parking brake / Hand brake

Q11: Tell me how you would check the parking brake (handbrake) for excessive wear, make sure you keep safe control of the vehicle

A11: Tell when applying handbrake it should secures itself, and it is not too high up

Brakes

Q12: Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.

A12: Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side.

Power asistant steering (PAS)

Q13: Tell how you would check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey 

A13: If the steering becomes heavy the system may not be working properly.

Tyre pressure Information

Q14: Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.

A14: Information in car hand book / Manual, and use reliable pressure gauge, check and when tyres are cold, include spare tyre

Tyre Conditions

Q15: 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.

A15: 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.

Engine Oil

Q16: 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.

A16: Identify dipstick / oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the high / low markers.

Engine Coolant

Q17:  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

A17: Identify high / low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level.

Brake Fluids

Q18: 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.

A18: Identify reservoir, check level against high / low markings.

Windsreen washer reservoir

Q19: Open bonnet and Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level

A19: Identify reservoir and it should be filled to the top.

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