Show Me Tell Me Driving Questions - UK
Driving Practical Test
Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey. -
*answers *Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set
off. As you brake, the vehicle should not pull to one side.
Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressure for
this car and how tyre pressures should be checked. - *answers *Recommended tyre
pressures are found in the manufacturer's guide. Check tyre pressures using a reliable
pressure gauge. Check and adjust pressure when the the tyres are cold. Do not forget
the spare tyre. Remember to refit valve caps afterwards.
Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the
best protection in the event of a crash. - *answers *The head restraint should be
adjusted so the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eye or the top of
your ears, and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable. N.B. some restraints
might not be adjustable
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. - *answers *Ensure that the
tyres have no cuts or bulges, and that there is at least 1.6 mm of tread depth across the
central ¾ of the breadth of the tyres and around the entire outer circumference.
Tell me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You don't
need to exit the vehicle. - *answers *Explain that you would operate the switch for the
headlights and tail light.
- Turn on the ignition if necessary.
Explain that you would walk around the vehicle to ensure that the lights are on.
- There is no need to physically check the lights.
Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system.
- *answers *Warning lights should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti-lock braking
system.
-The ABS light will turn on when the ignition is started, but if the ABS is working
normally then this light will go off immediately afterwards.
Tell me how you would check that the direction indicators are working. You don't need
to exit the vehicle. - *answers *Explain that you would operate the switch for the
direction indicators or the hazard warning lights.
- Turn on the ignition if necessary.
Explain that you would walk around the vehicle to ensure that the lights are on.
- There is no need to physically check the lights.
Tell me how you'd check the brake lights are working on this car. - *answers *Explain
that you would operate the brake pedal and check that the brake light is on by either
making use of reflections in windows or doors, or asking someone to help
Driving Practical Test
Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey. -
*answers *Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set
off. As you brake, the vehicle should not pull to one side.
Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressure for
this car and how tyre pressures should be checked. - *answers *Recommended tyre
pressures are found in the manufacturer's guide. Check tyre pressures using a reliable
pressure gauge. Check and adjust pressure when the the tyres are cold. Do not forget
the spare tyre. Remember to refit valve caps afterwards.
Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the
best protection in the event of a crash. - *answers *The head restraint should be
adjusted so the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eye or the top of
your ears, and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable. N.B. some restraints
might not be adjustable
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. - *answers *Ensure that the
tyres have no cuts or bulges, and that there is at least 1.6 mm of tread depth across the
central ¾ of the breadth of the tyres and around the entire outer circumference.
Tell me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You don't
need to exit the vehicle. - *answers *Explain that you would operate the switch for the
headlights and tail light.
- Turn on the ignition if necessary.
Explain that you would walk around the vehicle to ensure that the lights are on.
- There is no need to physically check the lights.
Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system.
- *answers *Warning lights should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti-lock braking
system.
-The ABS light will turn on when the ignition is started, but if the ABS is working
normally then this light will go off immediately afterwards.
Tell me how you would check that the direction indicators are working. You don't need
to exit the vehicle. - *answers *Explain that you would operate the switch for the
direction indicators or the hazard warning lights.
- Turn on the ignition if necessary.
Explain that you would walk around the vehicle to ensure that the lights are on.
- There is no need to physically check the lights.
Tell me how you'd check the brake lights are working on this car. - *answers *Explain
that you would operate the brake pedal and check that the brake light is on by either
making use of reflections in windows or doors, or asking someone to help
