UK Driving Show Me Tell Me Questions

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

  When you push down on the brake pedal, it should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. The vehicle should not pull to one side when you use the brakes.
• Tell me where you'd find the information for the recommended tyre pressure for this car and how the tyre pressure should be checked.

  Refer to the manufacturers guide. Use a reliable pressure gauge. Check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold. Remember a spare tyre and refit valve caps after check.
• Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in event of a crash.

  Adjust so the rigid part of the restraint is at least as high as the eye or the top of your ears, as close to the back of the head and is comfortable as possible.
• Tell me how to check the tyres to ensure that they have a sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.

  Tyres should have no cuts or bulges. There should be 1.6mm of tread depth across the central 3 quarters of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre.
• Tell me how you'd check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You don't need to exit the vehicle.

  You operate the switch (after turning on the ignition is necessary), then walk around the vehicle to check the lights.
• Tell me how you'd know if there was a problem with your anti-lick braking system (ABS).

  The warning light should illuminate if there was a fault with the anti-lock breaking system.
• Tell me how you'd check the direction indicators are working. You don't need to exit the vehicle.

  Operate the indicator switch (after turning on the ignition if necessary) or turn on the hazard warning lights, then walk around the vehicle to check the lights.
• Tell me how you'd check if the brake lights are working on this car.

  Operate the break pedel, make use of reflections in the windows or doors, or ask someone to help.
• Tell me how you'd check the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.

  If the steering becomes heavy the system may not be working properly. Before starting the journey, maintaining a gentle pressure on the steering wheel 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 working.
• Tell me how you'd switch on the rear fog lights and explain when youd use them. You don't need to exit the vehicle.

  Operate the switch (after turning on the dipped headlights if necessary) and check the instrument warning light comes on. Explain when they should be used.
• Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam, and explain how you know it is on.

  Explain how to operate the switch (ignition or engine on if necessary) and check that the mean beam warning light comes on. If safe, demonstrate as you explain - remember to switch off when needed.
• Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that the engine has sufficient oil.

  Open the bonnet and secure it as necessary. Identify the dipstick / oil level indicator, describe check oil level against minimum and maximum markers. Close the bonnet securely before driving.
• Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant.

  Open the bonnet and secure it as necessary. Identify high and low level markings on the header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap and describe how to top up to the correct level.
• Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.

  Open the bonnet and secure it as necessary. Identify the brake fluid reservoir and describe how to top up to the correct level.
• When it is safe to do so, can you show me how to wash and clean the rear windscreen.

  Operate the rear washer and wiper control. Remember to switch off when no longer needed.
• When it is safe to do so, can you show me how you was and clean the front windscreen.

  Operate the front washer and wiper control. Turn off when no longer needed.
• When it is safe to do soz can you show me how you'd switch on your dipped headlights.

  Operate the switch. Check that the relevant instrument panel warning light illuminates. Remember to turn off when no longer needed.
• When it is safe to do so, can you show me how you'd set the rear demister.

  Operate the switch and check that it or the relevant instrument panel light illuminates. Switch off when no longer needed.
• When it is safe to do so, fan you show me how you'd operate the horn.

  Check that you will not cause alarm or confusion to other road users. Operate the horn briefly.
• When it is safe to do so, can you show me how you'd demist the front windscreen.

  Set the controls to maximize warm air flow to the windscreen. Then off when no longer needed.
• When it is safe to do so, can you show me how you'd open and close the side window.

  Operate the switch or mechanism as appropriate to open and then close the window.