Show Me
/ Tell Me
Part of your test includes
a 'Show me, Tell Me' section. This is when your
examiner will ask you one 'Show me' and one 'Tell me' question
about general maintenance and safety checks on your car.
You can get an idea of
the questions you will be asked on this page and by clicking each
of these , you can see see an example of the response you would
give.
A wrong answer to one,
or both of the questions counts as one Minor Fault.
Tell me
questions
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Tell me how
you would check the brakes are working before starting a journey |
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 Brakes
should be tested as you set off by applying gentle pressure at
slow speed. Brakes should not feel spongy or slack and the vehicle
should not pull to one side.
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Tell me where
you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures
for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked |
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 In
the manufacturer’s guide, use a reliable pressure gauge,
check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don’t forget
spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps.
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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 |
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 Tyres
should be checked to ensure there are no cuts or bulges. There
should be 1.6mm of tread depth across the central ¾ of
the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference.
This can be checked with a tyre depth guage or the depth markers
in the tyres themselves.
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Tell me how
you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides
the best protection in the event of a crash |
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 Adjust
the rigid part of the restraint so that it is close to the back
of your head and level with your eyes or top of your ears
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Tell me how
you would check that the headlights & tail lights are working?
(no need to exit the vehicle) |
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 Operate
switch (turn on ignition if necessary), get somebody to walk round
vehicle.
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Tell me how
you would know if there was a problem with your anti lock braking
system |
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 The
ABS warning light would become illuminated on the instrument panel
if there is a fault
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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 |
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 Identify
dipstick / oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against
the minimum/maximum markers.
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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 |
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 Identify
reservoir, check level against high/low markings.
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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 |
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 Identify
high/low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator
filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level.
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Open the bonnet,
identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how
you would check the windscreen washer level |
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 Identify
reservoir and explain how the washer fluid should be filled to
a level between the min and max markers on the side of the reservoir
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Show Me
Questions
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Show me / explain
how you would check that the power assisted steering is working
before starting a journey |
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 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.
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how me how
you would check the parking brake (handbrake) for excessive wear,
make sure you keep control of the vehicle |
 Apply
footbrake firmly, Demonstrate by applying parking brake so that
when it is fully applied it secures itself, and is not at the
end of the working travel.
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Show me how
you would check that the horn is working (off road only) |
 Check
is carried out by pressing gently on the control (turn on ignition
if necessary)
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Show me how
you would check that the direction indicators are working |
Applying
the indicators or hazard warning switch and check functioning
of all indicators.
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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) |
 Switch
ignition on, operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows,
garage doors etc, ask someone to help.
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Show me how
you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washers and
wipers |
 Operate
windscreen washer control button and then activate the windscreen
wipers (turn on ignition if necessary).
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Show me how
you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively,
this should include both front and rear screens |
 Set
all relevant controls including air vents at both sides to point
towards the side windows, use the control switch to direct hot
air onto the windscreen then operate the fan, press the heated
rear screen switch to clear the rear window
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Show me how
you would switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you would
use it /them (no need to exit the vehicle) |
 Operate
the rear fog switch after switching on dipped headlights check
switch is illuminated and explain that they should only be used
when visibility is reduced to 100 metres or less
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Show me how
you would switch on your headlight from dipped to main beam and
explain how you would know the main beam is on whilst inside the
car |
 Move
the stalk attached to the steering column forwards which will
illuminate a blue warning light on the instrument panel
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