Q: Show me how you would check that 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)
A: Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors, etc, or ask someone to help. (may need to switch ignition on, prompt not to start engine)
Showing posts with label learn to drive in Paisely. Show all posts
Showing posts with label learn to drive in Paisely. Show all posts
Saturday, 24 March 2012
Friday, 23 March 2012
Show me tell me - pt 18
Q: Show me how you would switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you would use it/them. (No need to exit vehicle)
A: Operate switch (turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary). Check warning light is on. Explain use
A: Operate switch (turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary). Check warning light is on. Explain use
Thursday, 22 March 2012
Show me tell me - pt 17
Q: Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively, this should include both front and rear screens
A: Set all relevant controls including; fan, temperature, air direction / source and heated screen to clear windscreen and windows. Engine does not have to be started for this demonstration
A: Set all relevant controls including; fan, temperature, air direction / source and heated screen to clear windscreen and windows. Engine does not have to be started for this demonstration
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Show me tell me - pt 16
Q : Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wiper
A: Operate control to wash and wipe windscreen (turn ignition on if necessary.
A: Operate control to wash and wipe windscreen (turn ignition on if necessary.
Monday, 19 March 2012
Show me tell me - pt 14
Q: Show me how you would check that the horn is working (off-road only).
A: Check is carried out by using the control (turn on ignition if necessary).
***note if the car on the road explain to the examiner how you would check this without actually sounding the horn
A: Check is carried out by using the control (turn on ignition if necessary).
***note if the car on the road explain to the examiner how you would check this without actually sounding the horn
Sunday, 18 March 2012
Show me tell me - pt 13
Q: Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working.
A: Applying the indicators or hazard warning switch and walking around the vehicle to check functioning of all indicators.
A: Applying the indicators or hazard warning switch and walking around the vehicle to check functioning of all indicators.
Saturday, 17 March 2012
Show me tell me - pt 12
Q: Show me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working.
A: Operate switch (turn on ignition if necessary), walk round vehicle.
A: Operate switch (turn on ignition if necessary), walk round vehicle.
Friday, 16 March 2012
Show me tell me - pt 11
Q: Show me/explain how you would check that the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
A: If the steering becomes heavy the system may not be working properly. Before starting a journey two simple checks can be made. Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started, should result in a slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate.
Alternatively, turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning.
A: If the steering becomes heavy the system may not be working properly. Before starting a journey two simple checks can be made. Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started, should result in a slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate.
Alternatively, turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning.
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
Show me tell me - pt 9
Q: Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash
A: 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. N.B. Some restraints might not be adjustable
A: 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. N.B. Some restraints might not be adjustable
Tuesday, 13 March 2012
Show me tell me - pt 8
Q: 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.
A: 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.
A: 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.
Sunday, 11 March 2012
Show me tell me - pt 7
Q: Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.
A: Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side.
A: Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side.
Friday, 9 March 2012
Show me tell me - pt 5
Q: 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.
A: Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings.
A: Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings.
Thursday, 8 March 2012
Show me tell me - Pt 4
Q: Open the bonnet identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is, and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level.
A: Identify reservoir and explain how to check level. Check your car's manual to see how to do this.
A: Identify reservoir and explain how to check level. Check your car's manual to see how to do this.
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
Show me tell me - pt 3
Q: 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.
A: Identify high/low level markings on header tank (where fitted) or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level.
A: Identify high/low level markings on header tank (where fitted) or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level.
Monday, 8 February 2010
What are you paying for
When looking for a driving instructor it is tempting just to phone round for the cheapest price, or just go for the most advertised driving school.
Make sure you ask the right questions so you can fully make an informed decision.
The most expensive driving schools are not necessarily the best. A national company has many offices with staff and a huge advertising budget. Who is paying for all of this??
YOU of course
There instructors are no more qualified than any other instructor on the road.
What about the cheapest??
First thing is to ask 'how long are your lessons??'
Some driving instructors do 45 min lessons, so what sounds like a good deal can actually be lots more expensive in the long run.
motoskooL recommends lessons be at least 1 hour. The DSA recommends you learn the most efficiently with 2 2 hour lessons a week. We understand for many people this may be too big a financial commitment.
It is more important to pick an instructor you feel comfy with, you are going to be in the car with them for many hours.
At motoskooL we recommend that you take a lesson with an instructor before you commit to block booking of many hours. If for any reason you do not get on with the instructor then find another one. All people are different and what was great for your best friend may just not work for you.
Make sure you ask the right questions so you can fully make an informed decision.
The most expensive driving schools are not necessarily the best. A national company has many offices with staff and a huge advertising budget. Who is paying for all of this??
YOU of course
There instructors are no more qualified than any other instructor on the road.
What about the cheapest??
First thing is to ask 'how long are your lessons??'
Some driving instructors do 45 min lessons, so what sounds like a good deal can actually be lots more expensive in the long run.
motoskooL recommends lessons be at least 1 hour. The DSA recommends you learn the most efficiently with 2 2 hour lessons a week. We understand for many people this may be too big a financial commitment.
It is more important to pick an instructor you feel comfy with, you are going to be in the car with them for many hours.
At motoskooL we recommend that you take a lesson with an instructor before you commit to block booking of many hours. If for any reason you do not get on with the instructor then find another one. All people are different and what was great for your best friend may just not work for you.
Saturday, 9 January 2010
Driving in ice and snow
Couple of you tubes from the DSA
In icy conditions it can take 10 times longer to stop.
Drive slowly, plan ahead, gentle acceleration and breaking and if the news is saying dont travel unless you have to then DONT TRAVEL UNLESS YOU HAVE TO
If you HAVE to remember pack warm clothing and something to clear the snow.
Make sure and clear ALL your windows of ice, have a full tank of petrol and give yourself plenty of extra time for the journey.
In icy conditions it can take 10 times longer to stop.
Drive slowly, plan ahead, gentle acceleration and breaking and if the news is saying dont travel unless you have to then DONT TRAVEL UNLESS YOU HAVE TO
If you HAVE to remember pack warm clothing and something to clear the snow.
Make sure and clear ALL your windows of ice, have a full tank of petrol and give yourself plenty of extra time for the journey.
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Instructor quotes; BOB and TOM
OK we all have them!! It helps you remember
For checking the mirrors remember to look out for BOB and TOM
Left mirror BOB - boy on bike
Right mirror TOM - twit (or worse) on motorbike
a daft we thing - but remember it and you may just save a life
For checking the mirrors remember to look out for BOB and TOM
Left mirror BOB - boy on bike
Right mirror TOM - twit (or worse) on motorbike
a daft we thing - but remember it and you may just save a life
Thursday, 5 November 2009
Sunday, 20 September 2009
The 'sorry button'
I was taking a pupil through the 'show me, tell me' questions the other day and I asked if she knew another way to put the indicators on to check they were working.
She told me 'you could use the sorry button'
'The sorry button?' says I
'Oh yes, I was out with my friend on the motorway the other day, I was watching her drive and I noticed she pressed that button lots, I asked her what it was and she told me it was for when you had done something dum and wanted to say sorry to the other drivers.
She was pressing it a LOT!'
She told me 'you could use the sorry button'
'The sorry button?' says I
'Oh yes, I was out with my friend on the motorway the other day, I was watching her drive and I noticed she pressed that button lots, I asked her what it was and she told me it was for when you had done something dum and wanted to say sorry to the other drivers.
She was pressing it a LOT!'
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
MotoskooL's latest newspaper article
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This unique offer will get you of to the right start in learning to drive; give Pam, Bill or Raymond a call or check out our website for more details of our offer. Our contact details are in the advert on this page.
Our Instructors have a wealth of experience and ask you to do your homework before deciding on who you should train with.
At motoskooL we are committed to improving driver safety in the West of Scotland. If you have any questions or concerns about learning to drive please give one of our instructors a call for free advice – we are here to help even if you already have a Driving Instructor.
Please keep an eye out for our monthly driving features in this paper, and if there is any aspect of learning to drive you would like covered please contact motoskooL
Tips on choosing your instructor
• Use a local instructor, this should save you money. They don’t have high advertising costs which reflect on lesson prices. (Guess who’s paying for the adverts with the national driving schools “YOU”)
• Your instructor should be on time, patient and friendly.
• You should be encouraged to pass your theory A.S.A.P.
• You should if you can have 2 x 1 hour lessons per week which will help reduce the time in learning to drive.
• Always ask the length of time of the lesson (not all instructors offer 1 hour)
• Most of all you should enjoy your lesson.
4 Lessons for £20 from motoskool.net
(conditions apply)
This unique offer will get you of to the right start in learning to drive; give Pam, Bill or Raymond a call or check out our website for more details of our offer. Our contact details are in the advert on this page.
Our Instructors have a wealth of experience and ask you to do your homework before deciding on who you should train with.
At motoskooL we are committed to improving driver safety in the West of Scotland. If you have any questions or concerns about learning to drive please give one of our instructors a call for free advice – we are here to help even if you already have a Driving Instructor.
Please keep an eye out for our monthly driving features in this paper, and if there is any aspect of learning to drive you would like covered please contact motoskooL
Tips on choosing your instructor
• Use a local instructor, this should save you money. They don’t have high advertising costs which reflect on lesson prices. (Guess who’s paying for the adverts with the national driving schools “YOU”)
• Your instructor should be on time, patient and friendly.
• You should be encouraged to pass your theory A.S.A.P.
• You should if you can have 2 x 1 hour lessons per week which will help reduce the time in learning to drive.
• Always ask the length of time of the lesson (not all instructors offer 1 hour)
• Most of all you should enjoy your lesson.
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