Before you start your driving test you will have an eyesight check and the examiner will do the "show me tell me " questions. They will ask you one "tell me" question, where you will be expected to explain to the examiner how to carry out a safety task, and one "how me" me question where you will be asked to show the examiner how you would carry out a safety test.

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If you give the wrong answer for one or both questions, you'll be marked with one driving fault.

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On this page we aim to help you to know what to expect from Show Me Tell Me Questions.

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                                                               " Tell Me" Questions

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Q : Tell me how you'd check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.

A:  Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side.

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Q:  Tell me how you make sure that the head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash.

A:  The  Rigid  or middle part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eye or top of the ears, and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable.

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Q:  Tell me where you'd find the information for the recommended tyre pressure for this car and how tyre pressure should be checked.

A:  Manufacture's guide, when tyre are cold use a reliable pressure gauge to check and adjust pressures, don't forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps.

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Q: Tell me how you'd know there problem with anti-lock braking system.

A:  A warning light should illuminate if there's a fault with the anti-lock braking system.

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Q:  Tell me how you'd check the tyres to ensure they have sufficient thread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.

A:  No cuts and bulges and thread depth should be 1.6 mm across the central three quarters of the breadth of the tyre, and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre.

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Q:  Tell me how you'd check the brakes lights are working before starting a journey.

A:  Press the brake pedal, use of reflections in windows or doors, or ask someone to help.

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Q:  Tell me how you'd check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.

A:  After starting the engine, gentle pressure on the steering, it should not feel heavy.

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Q:  Tell me how you'd check the direction indicators are working. You don't need to exit the vehicle.

A:  Put the hazard lights and walk round to check.

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Q:  Tell me how you'd check the headlights and tail lights are working. You don't need to exit the vehicle.

A:  Put them on, walk round and check.

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Q:  Tell me how you'd switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you'd use them.

A: Turn on the dipped lights then turn the rear fog light(s) on. Use it when visibility is reduced to less than 100 meters.

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Q:  Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you'd know the main beam is on.

A:  Turn on the dipped light first the should be green ( light ) and turn on the main beam light will be blue. ( With ignition or engine on if necessary).

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Q:  Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that the engine has sufficient oil. 

A:  Identify dipstick/oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the minimum and maximum markers.

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Q:  Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant.

A: Identify the engine coolant tank, and coolant should be between minimum and maximum makers.

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Q:   Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.

A: Identify reservoir, check level against minimum and maximum markings.

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                                                      " Show Me " Questions

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Click and watch the following video to have an idea of what the examiner will ask you on the test.

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