Show and tell answers made easy!
Tell me how set your head restraint?
The centre part of the head restraint should be in line with the top of the ears and centre of the eyes. Close to the back of the head as possible.
Tell me how do you check if your brake lights are working?
I will check by asking for help or checking in a reflection.
Tell me how would you check the condition of your breaks before setting off on a journey?
I will check the condition of the brakes by pumping the brakes they should not feel soft or spongy and the vehicle to not pull to one side.
Tell me how would you check the pressure of the tires and where would you find this information?
I would find this information in the car manufacturers guide and I will check the pressure using a tyre pressure gauge.
Tell me how would you check condition of your tires?
I will check the condition by making sure there is a minimum tread of 1.6 mm and that there are no cuts or bumps on the side of the tyre.
Tell me how would you check if all of your indicators are working?
I will turn on the hazard lights and get out the car and check.
Tell me how would you check if your power steering is working?
I will turn on the engine and steering wheel with become light.
Tell me how would you know if you have a problem with the ABS and what does ABS stand for?
ABS stands for anti-lock braking system and you would know if you have a problem if the ABS light stays on.
Tell me how would you check if your horn is working?
I will press the horn off road.
Tell me when would you use your fog lights?
When visibility is less than 100 meters.
Tell me when would you use your full beam lights?
When visibility is reduced and when there are no other vehicles in front of you as you may dazzle them.
Questions about under the bonnet
Warning the examiner may ask you to open the bonnet!
Where is the engine coolant and how would you check?
Point to engine coolant container describe that level should be between the maximum and minimum markers.
Where is the brake fluid how do you check?
Point to brake fluid container describe that level should be between the maximum and minimum markers.
Where is the engine oil and how would you check?
Point to engine oil dip stick describe dip stick should be cleaned then levels should be between the maximum and minimum markers.
Where is the windscreen reservoir and how would you check?
Point to windscreen reservoir container describe that level should be maximum.
Show me questions you can get asked whilst driving
Make sure you have full control of the vehicle before performing the question!
- Turn on front demister.
- Turn on rear demister.
- Clean front window.
- Clean rear window.
- Open and close window.
If unsure about controls of the vehicle, clarify with instructor. This should be done before your practical driving test.