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Show Me Tell Me — Simple Answers

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You don't need perfect wording. A calm explanation is usually enough. You cannot fail purely for getting one of these wrong — at worst it's a single minor.

Brakes shouldn't feel spongy or slack. As you set off, test them at low speed — the car should pull up straight, with no unusual noises.

Reassurance

A calm explanation is usually enough.

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Show Me Tell Me — Simple Answers

How would you check the brakes are working before starting a journey?

Where would you find the information for the recommended tyre pressures and how should they be checked?

How would you check the tyres have enough tread and are safe to use?

How would you check the headlights and tail lights are working?

How would you check the direction indicators are working?

How would you check the brake lights are working?

How would you know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system (ABS)?

How would you check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey?

How would you check the horn is working (off-road only)?

How would you check that the headlights and tail lights are clean?

How would you check that the brakes are working before starting a long journey?

Tell me how you'd check that the engine has enough oil.

Tell me how you'd check that the engine has enough coolant.

Tell me how you'd check that the windscreen washer fluid is topped up.

Show me how you'd wash and clean the rear windscreen.

Show me how you'd wash and clean the front windscreen.

Show me how you'd switch on your dipped headlights.

Show me how you'd set the rear demister.

Show me how you'd open and close the side window.

Show me how you'd switch on the rear fog light(s).

Show me how you'd check the parking brake is working.

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

Show me how you'd set the temperature for demisting and clearing the windscreen.

Show me how you'd use the horn.

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