SHOW ME/TELL ME QUESTIONS

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SHOW Show me how you would check the hazard warning lights are working. Press the hazard warning light switch, get out of the car and check all indicators are working.
TELL Tell me how you would check the brakes are working before starting a journey. I would apply the brakes and make sure they stop the car. The brake pedal should not feel spongy or slack and the car should not pull to one side.
SHOW Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level. Open the bonnet, identify the windscreen washer fluid and explain how you would top it up until it was full.
SHOW Show me how you would check 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. Switch on the ignition and press the brake pedal. If nobody is there to check, use a reflection in a window or garage door.
SHOW Show me / explain how you would check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey. If the power steering was not working the steering would feel heavy. Another way of checking is to apply gentle pressure to the steering wheel whilst starting the engine, you should feel a slight but noticeable movement as the system kicks in.
TELL Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how the tyre pressure should be checked. Manufacturer's guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressure when the tyres are cold including the spare.
SHOW 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 the handbrake, so that when it is fully applied it secures itself and is not at the end of the working travel.
SHOW 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, explain that you would wipe it clean then push it back in and pull it out again. The oil should be in between the min and max marker.
SHOW Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check the engine has the correct level. Identify the engine coolant reservoir and explain how you would check it between the min and max marker.
TELL 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 is level with my eyes or the top of my ears and as close to the back of the neck as is comfortable.
SHOW 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 min / max
TELL 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. 1.6mm of tread across the central 3/4 ot the breadth of the tyre and around the entire circumference with no cuts or bulges
SHOW Show me how you would check that the horn is working Press the horn, in an off road position.
SHOW Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers. Turn on the ignition, press the button at the end of the windscreen wiper switch, until the windows are clear.
TELL Tell me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working. ( No need to exit the vehicle ) Explain how you would turn on the ignition, switch on the lights and get out to check they are all working.
SHOW Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively, this should include both front and rear screens. Identify both front and rear heated screen switches. Turn the fan control switch, set the temp and direct the air flow to the windscreen logo.
SHOW Show me how you would switch on the rear fog lights, and explain when you would use them. Turn on the ignition, switch on the main head lights, then pull the headlight switch out twice. This will turn on the front and rear fog lights. You would use the fog lights when visibility is reduced to less than 100 meters when its foggy.
TELL Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with the anti lock braking system. Warning light on the dash panel should illuminate if there is a fault with the ABS.
SHOW Show me how you would switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam is on whilst inside the car. Switch on the ignition, turn on the main headlights then pull the indicator switch towards you. This switches on the main beam. A blue headlight sign will show on the dash.