driving test

show me tell me questions

tell me how you’d check that the brakes are working before starting a journey

breaks should not feel spongy or slack and should be tested as you set off. the vehicle should not pull to one side

tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked

manufacturers guide will tell u recommended tyre pressure and then to check it u use a pressure gauge when the tyre are cold.

• always have a spare tyre

• refit valve caps

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 that the rigid part is at least as high as the eye and as close to the back of the head as comfortable.

• some head restraints may not be adjustable

tell me how you’d check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road

no cuts or bulges with 1.6mm tread depth across the central three 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’d tourn on the switch for the lights then walk around the vehicle to check

• may need to turn on ignition

tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system

warning light would be on telling me there’s a fault

tell me how you’d check the brake lights are working on this car

Operate the brake pedal and use the reflections in either the window or door or ask someone else to help

tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working. you don’t need to exit the vehicle

id turn the switch on and then walk around the vehicle to see if they were working

tell me how you’d check the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey

if the steering is heavy the system may not be working. before i start my journey i can then make 2 checks:

1. gentle pressure on the steering wheel while the engine is started should result in slight noticeable movements as the system begins to operate

2. turning the wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning

tell me how you’d switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you’d use it/them.

operate switch (turn on dipped headlights and ignition if neccessary). check the warning lights are on. explain that you’ll use them as in fog their is low visibility and having them on makes it easier for others to see you

tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you’d know the main beam is on

operate switch and check with main beam warning light