Show Me, Tell Me

Show me, tell me

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When you start your driving test, the examiner will check your eyesight by asking you to read a normal car number plate

After that, you'll be asked a selection of questions about the practical use and safety of the car. These questions are known as the 'show me, tell me' questions

They are asked in certain combinations, as you'll see below

At present, there are 13 possible questions, two of which will be asked. The 13 questions are listed below

1) 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

Identify dipstick / oil level indicator, describe check of oil against the minimum/maximum markers.

2) 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 high/low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator cap, and describe how to top up to the correct level

3) Identify where the windscreen washer level is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level

Identify reservoir and explain how to check level

4) 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 reservoir, check level against high/low markings

5) Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car

Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors, etc, or ask someone to help

6) Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey

Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side

7) Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked

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

8) 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

No cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central three quarters of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire circumference

9) Show me / explain how you would check that the power steering is working before starting a journey

If the steering becomes heavy the system may not be working properly. Before starting a journey two simple checks can be made. Gently 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

10) Show me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working

Operate switch (turn ignition on if necessary), walk around vehicle

11) Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working

Applying the indicators or hazard warning switch and check functioning of all indicators

12) Show me how you would check that the horn is working (off road only)

Check is carried out by using control (turn on ignition if necessary)

13) Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear

Demonstrate by applying parking brake that when it is fully applied it secures itself, and is not at the end of the working travel

Combinations of Questions

Your examiner will only ask you certain combinations of these questions, and they are as follows

questions 1 and 9
2 and 13
3 and 12
4 and 11
5 and 13
6 and 10
7 and 10
4 and 9
2 and 10
8 and 11
7 and 12
1 and 10

Make sure that you go through these questions with your instructor and learn the answers thoroughly

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Safe signaling

Tell other road users what's going on

Remember that a signal is not always necessary . . . you'll often find that your position on the road is an excellent signal to other road users. A good example of this is passing parked cars . . . check the mirrors early and change position for the manoeuvre . . . no signal is usually necessary

Signals are rarely needed when moving away from the side of the road. signals are almost always needed when pulling into the side of the road . . . always take Chris's advice, and use signals wisely

There are more signals on the car than just the indicators . . . the brake lights warn other road users that you are slowing down, the reverse lights tell everyone that you intend to reverse, and even the position of the car on the road can be a signal to other road users of your intentions

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