Show Me Tell Me Driving Questions and Answers - UK
Driving Practical Test 2023 Complete
Tell me how you'd check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.(3)
-Brakes should be tested as you set off
-Brakes should NOT feel spongy or slack
-Vehicle should NOT pull to one side
Tell me where you'd find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for
this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.(5)
-Manufacturer's guide
-use a reliable pressure gauge
-check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold
-remember to refit valve caps
-don't forget spare tyre
Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it
provides the best protection in the event of a crash.(2)
-the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eye or top of the ears
-as close to the back of the head as is comfortable
Tell me how you'd check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth
and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.(3)
-No cuts and bulges
-1.6mm of tread depth across the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tyre
-1.6mm of tread depth around the entire outer circumference of the tyre.
Tell me how you'd check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You don't
need to exit the vehicle.(2)
-turn on ignition if necessary
-then walk round vehicle to physically check the lights
Tell me how you'd know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking
system
abs Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti-lock braking system
Tell me how you'd check the direction indicators are working. You don't need to
exit the vehicle.(2)
-turn on ignition if necessary
-walk round vehicle to physically check the lights
Tell me how you'd check the brake lights are working on this car.(2)
-operate the brake pedal
-ask someone to help to check
Tell me how you'd check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a
journey.(3)
-If the steering becomes heavy, may not be working properly. 2 checks:
-when engine is on before starting to drive, gentle pressure on the wheel should result
in a slight movement
-Before starting a journey turning the wheel just after moving off will give an immediate
indication
, Tell me how you'd switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you'd use
it/them. You don't need to exit the vehicle.(3)
-turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary
-check warning light is on
-when visibility is reduced and cant see more than 100m. can penetrate fog and heavy
rain, which will make your car visible to drivers behind you
Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain
how you'd know the main beam is on.(2)
-turn on main beam with ignition or engine on if necessary
-check with main beam warning light
Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that the engine has sufficient oil.(2)
-Identify dipstick/oil level indicator
-use tissue to clean, place back in and residue on stick against min and max markers
when pull out will tell you how much
Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that the engine has sufficient
engine coolant.(2)
-Identify ufo shape high and low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator
filler cap
-describe how to top up to the correct level by using mixture of water and antifreeze
when engine cold
Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that you have a safe level of
hydraulic brake fluid.(2)
-Identify reservoir cuboid
-check level against high and low markings and correct type of fluid found in car manual
how to remember difference between engine coolant and hydraulic brake fluid
pictures?
-engine coolant ufo
-brake fluid black lid yellow writing
how many show me and tell me questions asked during driving test?
1 show me
1 tell me
When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the rear
windscreen?
Twist down small knob down on right side of the left stick and then release
When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the front
windscreen?
Press button at the end of the left stick
When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd switch on your dipped
headlights?(2)
Dipped lights to turn on switch dial from centre(automatic) one click to the right.
When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd set the rear demister?
on the left hand side the gamma ray perfect rectangle button press
When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd operate the horn?
press right side on wheel
When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd demist the front
windscreen?
Driving Practical Test 2023 Complete
Tell me how you'd check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.(3)
-Brakes should be tested as you set off
-Brakes should NOT feel spongy or slack
-Vehicle should NOT pull to one side
Tell me where you'd find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for
this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.(5)
-Manufacturer's guide
-use a reliable pressure gauge
-check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold
-remember to refit valve caps
-don't forget spare tyre
Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it
provides the best protection in the event of a crash.(2)
-the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eye or top of the ears
-as close to the back of the head as is comfortable
Tell me how you'd check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth
and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.(3)
-No cuts and bulges
-1.6mm of tread depth across the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tyre
-1.6mm of tread depth around the entire outer circumference of the tyre.
Tell me how you'd check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You don't
need to exit the vehicle.(2)
-turn on ignition if necessary
-then walk round vehicle to physically check the lights
Tell me how you'd know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking
system
abs Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti-lock braking system
Tell me how you'd check the direction indicators are working. You don't need to
exit the vehicle.(2)
-turn on ignition if necessary
-walk round vehicle to physically check the lights
Tell me how you'd check the brake lights are working on this car.(2)
-operate the brake pedal
-ask someone to help to check
Tell me how you'd check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a
journey.(3)
-If the steering becomes heavy, may not be working properly. 2 checks:
-when engine is on before starting to drive, gentle pressure on the wheel should result
in a slight movement
-Before starting a journey turning the wheel just after moving off will give an immediate
indication
, Tell me how you'd switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you'd use
it/them. You don't need to exit the vehicle.(3)
-turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary
-check warning light is on
-when visibility is reduced and cant see more than 100m. can penetrate fog and heavy
rain, which will make your car visible to drivers behind you
Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain
how you'd know the main beam is on.(2)
-turn on main beam with ignition or engine on if necessary
-check with main beam warning light
Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that the engine has sufficient oil.(2)
-Identify dipstick/oil level indicator
-use tissue to clean, place back in and residue on stick against min and max markers
when pull out will tell you how much
Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that the engine has sufficient
engine coolant.(2)
-Identify ufo shape high and low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator
filler cap
-describe how to top up to the correct level by using mixture of water and antifreeze
when engine cold
Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that you have a safe level of
hydraulic brake fluid.(2)
-Identify reservoir cuboid
-check level against high and low markings and correct type of fluid found in car manual
how to remember difference between engine coolant and hydraulic brake fluid
pictures?
-engine coolant ufo
-brake fluid black lid yellow writing
how many show me and tell me questions asked during driving test?
1 show me
1 tell me
When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the rear
windscreen?
Twist down small knob down on right side of the left stick and then release
When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the front
windscreen?
Press button at the end of the left stick
When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd switch on your dipped
headlights?(2)
Dipped lights to turn on switch dial from centre(automatic) one click to the right.
When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd set the rear demister?
on the left hand side the gamma ray perfect rectangle button press
When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd operate the horn?
press right side on wheel
When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd demist the front
windscreen?
