WorksheetsValeting for Beginners
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
What would you do if you dropped the sponge while washing a car?
Just use it
Wash it out
Throw it away and buy a new one
None of the other answers
Why would you NOT use washing-up liquid to wash a car?
Because it makes your hands soft
Washing-up liquid dissolves too quickly
Because it removes the wax from the paint
Because it contains a high level of salt
Why should you not apply polish in direct sunlight?
Because it dries too quickly
Because it evaporates
Because it requires water to shine properly
Because untra-violet light can change the colour of the polish
What type of cloth should you use to dry off a car?
Soft Cloth
Dry Sponge
Chamois
Old Tea Towel
Which two items of PPE should you use when you are cleaning a car?
Boots and Overalls
Shorts and boots
Trainers and overalls
T-Shirt and boots
How would you find out the right way to use a polish?
Ask your Mum
Phone a friend
Read the instructions
None of these
What does this symbol mean?
Dangerous
Pest
Irritant
Nothing. X just marks the spot
What would you do if you got cleaning fluid in your eye?
Nothing, it's fine
Rinse it out under cold water and seek medical help
Ignore it, the pain will fade over time
Add another fluid to cancel out the first one
Before deciding to use a Power Washer to clean a car what should you check?
The ignition keys have been removed
All valuables have been removed from the interior
The washer is properly switched off
There is no loose or flaking paint on the car
Which of these is the correct sequence for valeting the exterior of a car?
Rinse, Wash and Polish
Wash, Rinse and Polish
Polish, Wash and Rinse
Wash, Polish and Rinse
What task should be completed first when valeting the interior of a car?
Clean all glass surfaces
Clean the headlining
Remove all contents
Brush the seats
A Power Washer should not be aimed directly at which of these?
Road Wheels
Windscreen
Vehicle Body
Air Intake
When using a Steam Cleaner which of the following PPE MUST be used?
Paper Overalls
Barrier Cream
Dust Mask
Eye Protection
Where would you find information about the safety precautions of a cleaning fluid?
On the throw-away packaging
On the lid in very small writing
On the back of the container
Does not usually have any
What could happen if you used the wrong cleaning agent on a surface?
Nothing, all cleaning agents are the same
It is possible to cause damage to the surface
Depends how fast you spread it around
Not sure, can I phone a friend?
Which of these is true about a vehicle that is regularly valeted?
Retains market value
Uses less fuel
Is less likely to break down
It costs less to insure
The colour of plastic trim can be restored by using which of these?
Tyre Black
Chrome Cleaner
Wax Polish
Bumper Dressing
What should you use to clean windscreen wiper blades?
Wax Polish
Warm, soapy water
Paint thinners
Brake fluid
Which of these statements best describes the correct method for applying exterior polish?
Applied directly to the paint surface and moved in an up-and-down motion
Poured onto a polishing cloth and applied in a circular motion
Poured onto a polishing cloth and applied in an up-and-down motion
Applied directly to the painted surface and spread evenly
Which of these items is best for cleaning the wheels of a car?
A strong metal wire brush
A soft, long-handled broom
A small, stiff brush
A vacuum cleaner
