Show Me & Tell Me Questions and Answers

PLEASE READ CONDITION’S

During your test you will be asked 2 QUESTIONS from the SHOW ME & TELL ME list. The 1st question will be from the {TELL ME} list, which has 15 questions. This 1 question will be asked at the start of the test before you set off. (In the car park)
The 2nd question will be from the {SHOW ME} list, which has 7 questions. This 1 question will be asked whilst you’re driving on the road. (Any time during your test)
If you get 1 or 2 questions wrong, you will only get 1 minor fault.
One of the common mistakes is when the examiner ask’s the show me question students start staring at the switch / controls, to find where it is. This then takes the focus of the road which could lead to a fail.
● when asked the show me question you don’t have to immediately do it you can do it ANY TIME during your test when you feel it is safe.
● 99% of your focus should be on the road, then take quick glances to look for the switch.
You will fail your driving test if your driving is dangerous, whilst you answer the ‘show me’ question. So, make sure it’s safe before looking.

Tell Me Questions

QUESTION: 1
{OPEN BONNET}

1: Where would you fill the engine oil from?
2: How would you check that the engine has enough oil?

ANSWER: To check the oil level Get the dip stick out wipe it, then put the dip stick back in & again take it back out & check the minimum & maximum marker on the dip stick. (You will only need to say this NOT do it.)

QUESTION: 2
{OPEN BONNET}

1: Where is the engine Coolant?
2: How would you check there is enough water in the engine coolant?

ANSWER: To check the water level check the minimum & maximum marker on the water coolant tank.

QUESTION: 3
{OPEN BONNET}

1: Where is the windscreen washer reservoir?
2: How would you check the windscreen washer water level?

ANSWER: To check the water level open filler tank & if you can’t see water then top up until it reaches the top.

QUESTION: 4
{OPEN BONNET}

1: Where is the brake fluid reservoir?
2: How would you check you have safe level of brake fluid?

ANSWER: To check the brake level check the minimum & maximum marker on the filler tank.

QUESTION: 5
{TELL ME}

1: Where would you find the information for the tyre pressure?
2: How tyre pressure should be checked?

ANSWER: The information will be in the manufactures book. Tyre pressure should be checked when tyres are cold and use a working tyre pump.

QUESTION: 6
{TELL ME}

1: How would you check the tyres to ensure they have Sufficient tread?
2: How would you check their general condition is safe to use?

ANSWER: The tyre should have at least 1.6mm tread around the tyre. The tyre should have no cuts or bulges.

QUESTION: 7
{TELL ME}

How would you check the brake lights are working on this car?

ANSWER: Press the brake pedal then look at reflections in windows OR ask someone to help.

QUESTION: 8
{TELL ME}

How would you check the brakes are working before starting a journey?

ANSWER: When you press the brake pedal It should NOT feel spongy.

QUESTION: 9
{TELL ME}

How would you make sure your head restraint is adjusted so, it provides the best protection in the event of an accident?

ANSWER: Make sure the middle of the head restraint Is level with your eye.

QUESTION: 10
{TELL ME}

How would you know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system?

ANSWER: If the Anti-lock braking system symbol (ABS) remains on when the engine is started.

QUESTION: 11
{TELL ME}

How would you check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey?

ANSWER: When the engine is started turn the steering wheel, it shouldn’t feel heavy to turn.

QUESTION: 12
{TELL ME}

How would you check the headlights & tail lights are working before starting a journey?

ANSWER: Turn on the dipped lights then walk around the car to check if lights are working.

QUESTION: 13
{TELL ME}

How would you check the direction indicators are working?

ANSWER: Switch on the hazard lights then walk around the car to see which lights are not working.

QUESTION: 14
{TELL ME}

1: How would you switch your headlights from dipped to main beam?
2: How would you know the main beam is on?

ANSWER: Operate the appropriate switch – (Ask instructor). Look at the dashboard, Green colour is for dipped & Blue colour is for main beam.

QUESTION: 15
{TELL ME}

1: How would you switch on the rear fog lights?
2: When would you use the fog lights?

ANSWER: Operate the appropriate switch – (Ask Instructor). You would switch on the fog lights when you can’t see more than 100 meters.

THIS WILL BE ASKED WHEN DRIVING ON THE ROAD

Show Me Questions

QUESTION: 1
{SHOW ME}

When it’s safe: Show me how you would switch on the dipped headlights?

QUESTION: 2
{SHOW ME}

When it’s safe: Show me how you would on the front demister?

QUESTION: 3
{SHOW ME}

When it’s safe: Show me how you would on the rear demister?

QUESTION: 4
{SHOW ME}

When it’s safe: Show me how you would operate the horn?

QUESTION: 5
{SHOW ME}

When it’s safe: Show me how you would wash the front windscreen?

QUESTION: 6
{SHOW ME}

When it’s safe: Show me how you would wash the rear windscreen?

QUESTION: 7
{SHOW ME}

When it’s safe: Show me how you would open & close the driver window?

QUESTION: 1 {OPEN BONNET}

1: Where would you fill the engine oil from?2: How would you check that the engine has enough oil?

QUESTION: 2 {OPEN BONNET}

1: Where is the engine Coolant?2: How would you check there is enough water in the engine coolant?

QUESTION: 3 {OPEN BONNET}

1: Where is the windscreen washer reservoir?2: How would you check the windscreen washer water level?

QUESTION: 4 {OPEN BONNET}

1: Where is the brake fluid reservoir?2: How would you check you have safe level of brake fluid?

QUESTION: 5 {TELL ME}

1: Where would you find the information for the tyre pressure?2: How tyre pressure should be checked?

QUESTION: 6 {TELL ME}

1: How would you check the tyres to ensure they have Sufficient tread?2: How would you check their general condition is safe to use?

QUESTION: 7 {TELL ME}