Show Me Tell Me
Questions
The 'Show Me Tell Me' questions require you to
explain to your driving test examiner where and how to check tyres,
brakes, fluid levels, lights, direction indicators and
horn.
You will be asked two questions, one 'show me'
and one 'tell me' question. One or both questions
answered incorrectly will result in one driving fault
being recorded.
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Q1: 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.
A: Identify
dipstick/oil level indicator, describe check of
oil level against the minimum/maximum markers.
Q2: 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.
A: Identify
high/low level markings on header tank (where
fitted) or radiator filler cap, and describe how
to top up to correct level.
Q3: Identify where
the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how
you would check the windscreen washer level.
A: Identify
reservoir and explain how to check level. Check
your car's manual to see how to do this.
Q4: 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.
A: Identify
reservoir, check level against high/low markings.
Q5: Tell me how
you would check that the brake lights are working
on this car.
A: Operate
brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows,
garage doors etc, or ask someone to help.
Q6: Tell me how
you would 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.
Q7: Tell me where
you would find the information for the recommended
tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures
should be checked.
A: 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.
Q8: 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.
A: No
cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the
central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre and around
the entire outer circumference.
Q9: Show
me/explain how you would check that the
power-assisted steering is working before starting
a journey.
A: 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.
Q10: Show me how
you would check that the headlights and tail
lights are working.
A: Operate
switch (turn on ignition if necessary), walk round
vehicle.
Q11: Show me how
you would check that the direction indicators are
working.
A: Applying
the indicators or hazard warning switch and
walking around the vehicle to check functioning of
all indicators.
Q12: Show me how
you would check that the horn is working (off road
only).
A: Check
is carried out by using control (turn on ignition
if necessary).
Q13: Show me how
you would check the parking brake for excessive
wear.
A: Demonstrate
by applying parking brake that when it is fully
applied it secures itself, and is not at the end
of the working travel.
The ‘Show Me Tell Me’ example questions are
reproduced with kind permission from the
Driving Standards Agency taken from the
Official DSA website at
www.dsa.gov.uk .
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Below are the Show Me Tell Me
combinations as asked by your driving test examiner
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Questions 1 and 9
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Questions 2 and 13
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Questions 3 and 12
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Questions 4 and 11
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Questions 5 and 13
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Questions 6 and 10
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Questions 7 and 11
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Questions 8 and 10
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Questions 8 and 12
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Questions 4 and 9
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Questions 1 and 10
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Questions 2 and 10
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You can find most of the source material for the
show me tell me questions
in the DSA publication 'Driving the essential skills'
and ' The official DSA driving test'. If in doubt
about any vehicle safety checks consult your
manufacturer's handbook. Ask your driving instructor
to go through all show me tell me questions well
before your practical driving test
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