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Answer any of these two questions incorrectly and
you will gain one driving test fault. There are 19 different
questions which can be asked in 18 different combinations.
Below are the show me, tell me questions and answers.
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.
A. 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. To do this, unscrew
the cap and pour in coolant until the max mark is reached.
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.
A. 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.
A. 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. (I can assist you, if you need
to switch the ignition on, please don't start the engine).
A. 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.
A. 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 (off road only).
A. Press the horn and listen (turn on ignition if
necessary).
Q7. Show me how you would check that the brake lights
are working on this car. (I can assist you, if you need
to switch the ignition on, please don't start the engine).
A.Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in
windows, garage doors, etc, or ask someone to help.
(may need to switch ignition on, prompt not to start
engine)
Q8. Tell me how you would check that the brakes
are working before starting a journey.
A. As you move off check the brakes. They should
not feel spongy and the car should not pull to one side.
Q9. Tell me how you would check that the headlights
and tail lights are working.
A. Turn on lights (turn ignition if necessary),
walk around car and check that the lights are on.
Q10. Show me how you would check that the direction
indicators are working correctly.
A. Activate the indicators or hazard warning lights
and walk around the car to see if all the indicators
are working correctly.
Q11. Tell me where you would find the information
for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and
how tyre pressures should be checked.
A. 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. Don't forget
the spare and remember to refit the valve caps.
Q12. 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. 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.
Q13. Show me how you would check the parking brake
for excessive wear.
A. Apply the parking brake. When it is fully applied
it should secure itself.
Q14. Tell me how you make sure your head restraint
is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection
in the event of a crash.
A. 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, and as close to the back
of the head as is comfortable. N.B. Some restraints
might not be adjustable.
Q15. Show me how you would clean the windscreen
using the windscreen washer and wipers .
A. Operate control to wash and wipe windscreen (turn
ignition on if necessary.
Q16. Show me how you would set the demister controls
to clear all the windows effectively, this should include
both front and rear screens
A. Set all relevant controls including; fan, temperature,
air direction / source and heated screen to clear windscreen
and windows. Engine does not have to be started for
this demonstration.
Q17. Tell me how you would know if there was a problem
with your anti lock braking system
A. Warning light should illuminate if there is a
fault with the anti lock braking system
Q18. 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.
A. Operate switch (with ignition or engine on if
necessary), check with main beam warning light
Q19. Show me how you would switch on the rear fog
light(s) and explain when you would use it/them. (No
need to exit vehicle).
A. Operate switch (turn on dipped headlights and
ignition if necessary). Check warning light is on. Explain
use.
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