

Tell me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working. They should not feel spongy and the car should not pull to one side. Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.Īs you move off check the brakes. Identify reservoir, lift off cap and make a visual check of level as there are no external markings on reservoir. Open the bonnet, identify where the Windscreen Washer reservoir is and tell me how you check the level?

Operate switch (with ignition or engine on if necessary), check with main beam warning light 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. Operate switch (turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary). Show me how you would switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you would use it/them. Engine does not have to be started for this demonstration. Set all relevant controls including fan, temperature, air direction / source and heated screen to clear windscreen and windows.
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Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively, this should include both front and rear screens. Operate control to wash and wipe windscreen (turn ignition on if necessary. Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers. (may need to switch ignition on, prompt not to start engine Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors, etc, or ask someone to help. (I can assist you, if you need to switch the ignition on, please don't start the engine). Show me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car.

Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working correctly.Īctivate the indicators or hazard warning lights and walk around the car to see if all the indicators are working correctly. Identify the brake fluid reservoir and check the fluid level against the min/max levels. 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. Press the horn and listen (turn on ignition if necessary). Show me how you would check that the horn is working (off road only). Demonstrate by applying parking brake so that when it is fully applied it secures itself, and is not at the end of the working travel.

Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear make sure you keep safe control of the vehicle.Īpply the parking brake firmly. To do this, unscrew the cap and pour in coolant until the max mark is reached. If the coolant is below the min mark then more coolant will need to be added. Identify the engine coolant tank and check the min/max markings. 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. Before starting a journey two simple checks can be made.ġ) 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.Ģ) Turning the steering wheel after just moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assisted steering is functioning correctly. If the steering becomes heavy the steering may be faulty. Show me/explain how you would check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey. Identify the dipstick, pull it out and check the oil level against the min/max markings. 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. There are 19 different questions, which are asked in set combinationsīelow you will find all the Show Me, Tell Me questions and answers: If you answer any of these two questions incorrectly and you will gain one driving test fault. The driving test examiner will ask you two questions, one show me question and one tell me question. The DSA "Show me, Tell me" questions test your knowledge on basic car maintenance and safety.Īt the start of the practical driving test the show me, tell me questions will begin.
