Driving 'Show me, Tell me'

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Tell me,
how you would check that the breaks are working before starting a journey.
The breaks should not feel spongy or slack and should be tested as you set off, the vehicle should not pull to one side either.
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Tell me,
where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressure for this car and how tyre pressure should be checked.
The information for the recommended tyre pressure can be found in the manufacturer's guide, the way you can check the tyre pressure is with a reliable pressure gauge when the tyres are cold, also remembering to check the spare tyre and to refit valve caps
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Tell me,
how you make sure your head restraint I correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash.
The head restraint should be adjusted so that the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as eye level or the top of the ears, and as close to the back of the head as comfortable.
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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.
making sure the tyre has no cuts or bulges and that the depth of the tyre is 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre.
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Tell me,
how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working
You would operate dipped headlights, then walk around the vehicle.
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Tell me,
how you would know if there was a problem with the anti-lock braking system (ABS)
the warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti-locking brake system.
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Tell me,
how you would check the direction indicators are working
you would operate the hazard warning light and then walk around the vehicle.
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Tell me,
how you would check the brake lights are working on this car.
you would operate the brake, and use reflections in a window or doors, or ask someone to help.
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Tell me,
how you would check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey
If the steering becomes heavy, the system may not be working properly.
gently apply pressure to the steering wheel while the engine is running, this should result in a slight movement as the system begins to work.
or
turning the steering wheel just after
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Tell me,
how you would switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you would use them
operate the rear fog light
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Tell me,
how you would switch your headlights from dipped to the main beam, and how you would know the main beam is active.
(operate the switch), and then check the main
beam warning light
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Tell me,
open the bonnet and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil.
identify the oil dipstick, explain how you would wipe the oil of the stick, then dip it back in leave for a couple of seconds and then pull it back out and look if it is between the minimum and maximum oil levels.
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Tell me,
open the bonnet and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant.
identify the engine coolant. reservoir, and check that the level is between the high and low markings
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Tell me,
open the bonnet and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
identify the hydraulic brake fluid reservoir, and check that the level is between the high and low markings
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Card 2

Front

Tell me,
where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressure for this car and how tyre pressure should be checked.

Back

The information for the recommended tyre pressure can be found in the manufacturer's guide, the way you can check the tyre pressure is with a reliable pressure gauge when the tyres are cold, also remembering to check the spare tyre and to refit valve caps

Card 3

Front

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

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

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.

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Tell me,
how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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