Show me tell me questions

Tell me how you'd 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. The vehicle should not pull to one side.

Can you show me how you'd switch on your dipped headlights?

Car is set to automatic but to turn it on manually twist lever up to the last setting

Can you show me how you'd set the rear demister?

Click this button on the right of the pf the red triangle

Can you show me how you'd demist the front windscreen?

Click this button to the left of the red triangle

Can you show me how you wash and clean the rear windscreen?

Grab lever on the right, twist up and hold

Tell me how you'd check the brake lights are working on this car.

I'd operate the brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows or doors, or ask someone to help by checking if the lights are on.

Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant.

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

Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.

Identify reservoir, check level against high and low markings.

Tell me where you'd 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.

Tell me how you'd 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 three-quarters of the breadth of the tyre, and around the entire outer circumference of the tire.

Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that the engine has sufficient oil.

Open bonnet of left hand side of passenger seat and flick open the bonnet lever Identify green dipstick/oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the minimum and maximum markers.

Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you'd know the main beam is on.

Operate switch (with ignition or engine on if necessary), check with main beam warning light.

Tell me how you'd switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you'd use it/them. You don't need to exit the vehicle.

Operate switch on the left lever (turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary). Check warning light is on. Explain use.

Can you show me how you'd open and close the side window?

Press buttons on the right on driver side

Tell me how you'd check the direction indicators are working. You don't need to exit the vehicle.

Press hazard warning lightd turn on ignition if necessary), and then walk round vehicle (as this is a 'tell me' question, you don't need to physically check the lights).

Can you show me how you'd operate the horn?

Press palm in the middle of the steering wheel

Can you show me how you wash and clean the front windscreen?

Pull lever on the right and hold

Tell me how you'd check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You don't need to exit the vehicle.

Switch on the ignition , operater headlights oj the left lever ,then walk round vehicle (as this is a 'tell me' question, you don't need to physically check the lights).

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.

Tell me how you'd check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.

Try to turn the steering wheel with the ignition off and it should be heavy snd stiff. Turn when you turn the ignition you find the wheel moves more easily amd smoothly if the power assistednsterring is working

Tell me how you'd 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.