Drive

• What type of question will you be asked during your driving test?

  A "show me, tell me" question
• What should you remember about different cars during your driving test?


  Every car is different
• What should your instructor teach you regarding the checks during the driving test?


  Your instructor should teach you how to do all the checks
• When will you perform the "tell me" questions during the driving test?


  At the start of the test before you set off
• How do you check if the brakes are working before starting a journey?


  The brake pedal shouldn't feel spongy or slack
• What should happen if your brakes are working properly?


  The car shouldn't pull to one side
• Where can you find the car's recommended tire pressures?

  In the car manual
• How do you check each tire's pressure?

  Use a reliable pressure gauge when the tires are cold
• What should you do after checking tire pressures?


  Refit the valve caps
• What is the minimum tread depth for tires?


  At least 1.6 millimeters
• How do you check the tires for safety?


  Check for cuts or bulges
• How do you check if the headlights and tail lights are working?


  Turn on the switch and walk around the car
• How can you identify a problem with the anti-lock braking system (ABS)?


  The ABS warning light should light up if there's a fault
• How do you check if the indicators are working?


  Turn on the hazard warning lights and walk around the car
• How do you check the brake lights are working?


  Press the brake pedal and ask someone to check
• How do you check if the power steering is working?


  Turn the ignition on and then turn the steering wheel
• When would you use the rear fog lights?


  When visibility is seriously reduced, generally when you can't see more than 100 meters
• How do you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam?


  Turn on the dipped headlights and switch to the main beam
• How do you know the main beam is on?


  The main beam warning light on the dashboard is on
• How do you check the engine has sufficient oil?


  Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and check the oil level
• What should the oil level be between?


  Between the high and low marks on the dipstick
• What should you do if the oil level is too low?


  Top it up but don't overfill it
• How do you check the engine has sufficient coolant?


  Check the coolant level by looking at the high and low level marks
• What should you do if the coolant level is low?


  Top it up with a water and antifreeze mix when the engine is cold
• How do you check the hydraulic brake fluid level?


  The brake fluid must be kept between the high and low marks
• What should you do if the brake fluid is low?


  Top it up with the correct type of fluid
• Where can you find the correct type of brake fluid for your car?


  You can find it in your car's manual
• What are the key checks you need to perform before starting a journey?

  • Check brakes are working
  • Check tire pressures
  • Adjust head restraints
  • Check tire tread depth
  • Check headlights and tail lights
  • Check ABS warning light
  • Check indicators
  • Check brake lights
  • Check power steering
  • Check rear fog lights
  • Check engine oil level
  • Check engine coolant level
  • Check hydraulic brake fluid level
• What are the steps to check the engine oil level?


  1. Remove the dipstick
  2. Wipe it clean
  3. Put it back in the holder
  4. Take it out again
  5. Check the oil level between high and low marks
  6. Top it up if necessary, but do not overfill
• What are the steps to check the engine coolant level?


  1. Look at the high and low level marks on the radiator header tank
  2. Top it up with a water and antifreeze mix if low
  3. Only do this when the engine is cold
• What are the steps to check the hydraulic brake fluid level?


  1. Check the fluid level between the high and low marks
  2. Top it up with the correct type of fluid if low
• What are the steps to check tire pressures?

  1. Look in the car manual for recommended pressures
  2. Use a reliable pressure gauge when tires are cold
  3. Refitting the valve caps after checking
• What are the steps to check the brakes before starting a journey?

  1. Press the brake pedal
  2. Ensure it doesn't feel spongy or slack
  3. Confirm the car doesn't pull to one side
• What are the steps to check the headlights and tail lights?


  1. Turn on the switch
  2. Walk around the car to check if they are working
• What are the steps to check the indicators?


  1. Turn on the hazard warning lights
  2. Walk around the car to check if they are working
• What are the steps to check the brake lights?


  1. Press the brake pedal
  2. Ask someone to check the brake lights or use reflections in windows and doors
• What are the steps to check the power steering?


  1. Turn the ignition on
  2. Turn the steering wheel to check it moves with ease
• What are the steps to check the rear fog lights?


  1. Turn the ignition on
  2. Turn on the dipped headlights
  3. Turn on the fog lights
  4. Check the warning light on the dashboard
• What are the steps to switch from dipped to main beam headlights?


  1. Turn on the dipped headlights
  2. Switch to the main beam
  3. Check the main beam warning light on the dashboard
• What are the steps to check the tire tread depth?


  1. Check for cuts or bulges
  2. Ensure at least 1.6 millimeters of tread depth across the middle three-quarters of the tire
  3. Check around the entire outer circumference