Show Me, Tell Me Driving Test Question Help, Driving Test Torquay, Paignton, Brixham

Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil.
Identify dipstick/oil level indicator, describe how you check of oil level against the minimum/maximum markers.
Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level.
Identify high/low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level.
Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level.
Identify reservoir and explain how to check level
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.
Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings.
Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash.
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.
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.Point out where the ABS warning light is.
Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car.
Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors, etc, or ask someone to help.
Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.
Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side.
Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.
Use the manufacturer`s guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don`t forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps.
Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
Check there are no cuts and bulges; there should be 1.6mm of tread depth across the central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference.
Show me how you switch your headlights from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam is on whilst inside the car. (No need to exit vehicle)
Turn on ignition, turn on headlights and apply main beam, point out where the main beam warning light is.
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). Turn on ignition, turn on dipped headlights, turn on fog lamps, and point out where the warning light is. Fog lamps should be used when visibility is less than 100 metres.
Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively, this should include both front and rear screens
Turn on ignition, 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
Show me how you would clean the front and rear windscreens using the windscreen washers and wipers
Turn on ignition, operate controls to wash and wipe windscreen.
Show me/explain how you would check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
With the engine off move the wheel and the steering will be stiff. Turn the engine on and the steering will be light and easy to operate. There is a problem with the power steering if the wheel remains stiff once the engine is started.
Show me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working.
Turn on ignition, operate switch, walk round vehicle and check all the lights are working.
Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working.
Applying the hazard warning switch, walk round the vehicle and check all the indicators are working.
Show me how you would check the horn is working (off road only).
Turn on ignition; apply the horn to check its working.
Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear.
Demonstrate by applying the foot brake, release the parking brake and then re-apply it. There should not be excessive travel in the handbrake and it should secure the vehicle.

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Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil.

Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level.

Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level.

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.

Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash.

Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti lock braking system.

Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car.

Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.

Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.

Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.

Show me how you switch your headlights from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam is on whilst inside the car. (No need to exit vehicle)

Show me how you would switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you would use it/them.

Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively, this should include both front and rear screens

Show me how you would clean the front and rear windscreens using the windscreen washers and wipers

Show me/explain how you would check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.

Show me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working.

Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working.

Show me how you would check the horn is working (off road only).

Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear.

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