Show Me Tell Me
Mini Driving School in :
Show me tell me questions :
At the start of the practical driving test the your driving examiner will ask you two questions to test your knowledge on basic car maintenance and safety.
Q1. Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check the engine has the correct level.
Identify the coolant tank and check the min/max markings. If the coolant is below the min mark then more coolant will need to be added.
Q2. 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.
Identify the brake fluid reservoir and check the fluid level against the min/max levels.
Q3. Show me/explain how you would check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
If the steering becomes heavy the steering may be faulty. Before starting a journey two simple checks can be made. 1) Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained whilst the engine is started, should result in slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate. 2) Turning the steering wheel after just moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assisted steering is functioning correctly.
Q4. Show me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car.
Switch the ignition on activate the brake pedal and make use of reflections in garage doors etc to see if the brake lights come on or ask someone to help.
Q5. Open the bonnet identify, where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has enough oil.
Identify the dipstick, pull it out and check the oil level against the min/max markings.
Q6. Show me how you would check that the horn is working .
Press the horn and listen .
Q7. Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.
As you move off check the brakes. They should not feel spongy and the car should not pull to one side.
Q8. Tell me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working.
Turn turn ignition switch the lights on walk around car and check that the lights are on.
Q9. Show me how you would check that the indicators are working correctly.
Activate the indicators or hazard warning lights and walk around the car to see if all the indicators are working correctly.
Q10. Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.
Information will be found using the car manufacturer's manual. Check the tyre pressures by using a reliable pressure gauge when the tyres are cold.
Q11. Tell me how you would check the tyres to show that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
A safe tyre will have no cuts or bulges. The tread depth should be at least 1.6mm across the central 3/4s of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference.
Q12. Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear.
Apply the parking brake. When it is fully applied it should secure itself.
Q13. Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash.
The head restraint should be adjusted so the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eye or top of the ears.
Q14. Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers .
Turn ignition on operate control to wash and wipe windscreen .
Q15. Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively, this should include both front and rear screens.
Set all relevant controls including; fan, temperature, air direction / source and heated screen to clear windscreen and windows.
Q16. Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti lock braking system.
Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti lock braking system.
Q17. Show me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam is on whilst inside the car.
Operate switch (with ignition or engine on if necessary), check with main beam warning light.
Q18. Show me how you would switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you would use them no need to exit vehicle
Operate switch turn on dipped headlights and ignition. Check warning light is on. Explain use when visability is less than 100meters .
Q19. Show me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam is on whilst inside the car.
Operate switch with ignition on check with main beam Blue warning light.
Failure on one or both of the show me tell me questions will result in one minor fault.