Show Me Tell Me
The show me, tell me questions require you to explain to the driving test examiner where and how to check the tyres, brakes, fluid levels,lights, direction indicators, power steering and horn. You will beasked two questions, one ‘show me’ and one ‘tell me’ question.

Q1. Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolantlevel and tell me how you would check the engine has the correct level.
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.
Q3. Show me/explain how you would check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
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. 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.

Q5. Open the bonnet, identify where the Windscreen Washer reservoir is and tell me how you check the level?
Q6. Show me how you would check that the horn is working (off road only).
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).
Q8. Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.

Q9. Tell me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are
working.
Q10. Show me how you would check that the direction 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.
Q12. Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear.

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