Show me Tell me Questions

These questions assess your understanding of basic vehicle maintenance and safety checks, ensuring you're equipped to handle minor issues that could arise while driving.

"Show Me, Tell Me Questions” are designed to test your knowledge of essential car maintenance and safety procedures. The test comprises two parts:

1. Tell Me Questions: You will be asked one question before you start driving. You'll need to explain how you'd carry out a particular safety task or check.
2. Show Me Questions: During your drive, you'll be asked to physically demonstrate how to perform a specific function, such as using the windscreen wipers or turning on the headlights.

What Are the Common Show Me, Tell Me Questions for Driving Tests?

Driving Test Tell Me Questions:

1. Tell me how you’d check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.
   Answer: Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. They should be tested as you set off, and the vehicle should not pull to one side.
2. Tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.
   Answer: Information can be found in the car’s manual. Tyre pressures should be checked using a reliable pressure gauge when the tyres are cold. Don’t forget to check the spare tyre and remember to refit the valve caps.
3. Tell me how you’d check the tires to ensure they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
   Answer: Tyres should have no cuts or bulges. The tread depth should be at least 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference.
4. Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working.
   Answer: Explain you’d operate the switch (turn on the ignition if necessary), then walk around the vehicle to check the lights.
5. Tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system (ABS).
   Answer: A warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the ABS.

Driving Test Show Me Questions:

1. Show me how you wash and clean the rear windscreen.
   Demonstrate: Operate the rear windscreen washer control.
2. Show me how you wash and clean the front windscreen.
   Demonstrate: Operate the front windscreen washer control.
3. Show me how you’d switch on your dipped headlights.
   Demonstrate: Operate the switch (turn on the ignition if necessary).
4. Show me how you’d set the rear demister.
   Demonstrate: Operate the control to activate the rear demister.
5. Show me how you’d operate the horn.
   Demonstrate: Press the horn.
6. Show me how you’d demist the front windscreen.
   Demonstrate: Set the controls to the appropriate setting.
7. Show me how you’d open and close the side window.
   Demonstrate: Operate the window control.

Tips to Pass the Driving Test Show Me, Tell Me Questions

• Study the Vehicle’s Manual: Familiarise yourself with the car’s controls and maintenance procedures as outlined in the vehicle’s manual.   
• Practice Regularly: Regular practice of these checks and operations will make you more confident during the test.
• Use Mnemonics and Visual Aids: Create mnemonics or use visual aids to remember the steps involved in each check.
• Stay Calm: Keep calm during the test. If you make a mistake, don’t panic. Focus on the next question or task.
• Ask for Clarification: If you don’t understand a question, ask the examiner to clarify. It’s better to be sure than to guess.

Concluding Thoughts

The "Show Me, Tell Me Questions” are an integral part of your driving test, designed to ensure that you not only know how to drive but also how to maintain your vehicle and keep it safe on the road. By studying the questions, practising your answers, and becoming familiar with your vehicle's controls, you can confidently tackle this part of the test and move one step closer to obtaining your driving licence.

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