Tell Me / Show Me
Questions for car test introduced 01 09 03
Candidates will be asked two questions, one show me and one tell me.
One or both questions answered incorrectly will result in one driving fault
being recorded. Examples of safety check questions for cars;
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.
* where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would
check that the engine has the correct level.
* where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check
the windscreen washer level.
* 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 would check that the
* brake lights are working on this car.
* brakes are working before starting a journey.
* tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their
general condition is safe to use on the road.
* the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
Show me how you would check the
* headlights & taillights are working.
* direction indicators are working.
* horn is working (off road only).
* handbrake for excessive wear.
List of questions and answers follow
Show Me.
Q1. Show me/ explain how you would check that the power steering is working
before starting a journey?
Answer. If the steering becomes heavy the system may not be working.
Before starting a journey two simple checks can be made. Gentle pressure on
the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started, should result
in a slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate.
Alternatively turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an
immediate indication that the power assistance is working.
Q2. 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?
Answer. Identify dipstick/oil level indicator; describe check of oil
level against the min/max markers.
Q3. 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?
Answer. Identify high/low level markings on header tank where fitted or
radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to the correct level.
Q4. Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear?
Answer. Demonstrate by applying parking brake that when it is fully
applied it secures itself, and is able to hold the vehicle still.
Q5. Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you
would check the windscreen washer level.
Answer. Identify reservoir and explain how to check level.
Q6. 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?
Answer. Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings.
Q7. Show me how you would check that the horn is working?
Answer. Check is carried out by using the control (turn on the ignition
if necessary).
Q8. Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working?
Answer. Applying the indicators or hazard warning switch and check
functioning of all indicators.
Q9. Show me how you would check that the headlights and taillights are
working?
Answer. Operate switch (turn on the ignition if necessary) walk around
the vehicle.
Tell Me
Q1. Tell me how you would check the brake lights are working on this car?
Answer. Operate brake pedal, make use of reflectors in windows, garage
doors, etc, or ask someone to help.
Q2. Tell me how you would check the brakes are working before starting a
journey?
Answer. Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested
as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side.
Q3. Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre
pressure for this car and how tyre pressure should be checked?
Answer. Manufactures guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and
adjust when the tyres are cold, dont forget the spare tyre, remember to refit
valve cap.
Q4. 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?
Answer. No cuts or bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central
three-quarters of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer
circumference.
Q5. Tell me how you would know if the power assisted steering had stopped
working?
Answer. If you apply slight pressure to the steering wheel as the
ignition is turned on, you should feel the system come into operation. If the
steering becomes heavy while driving there may be a fault with the system.
Questions for car test introduced 01 09 03
Candidates will be asked two questions, one show me and one tell me.
One or both questions answered incorrectly will result in one driving fault
being recorded. Examples of safety check questions for cars;
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.
* where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would
check that the engine has the correct level.
* where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check
the windscreen washer level.
* 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 would check that the
* brake lights are working on this car.
* brakes are working before starting a journey.
* tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their
general condition is safe to use on the road.
* the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
Show me how you would check the
* headlights & taillights are working.
* direction indicators are working.
* horn is working (off road only).
* handbrake for excessive wear.
List of questions and answers follow
Show Me.
Q1. Show me/ explain how you would check that the power steering is working
before starting a journey?
Answer. If the steering becomes heavy the system may not be working.
Before starting a journey two simple checks can be made. Gentle pressure on
the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started, should result
in a slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate.
Alternatively turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an
immediate indication that the power assistance is working.
Q2. 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?
Answer. Identify dipstick/oil level indicator; describe check of oil
level against the min/max markers.
Q3. 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?
Answer. Identify high/low level markings on header tank where fitted or
radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to the correct level.
Q4. Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear?
Answer. Demonstrate by applying parking brake that when it is fully
applied it secures itself, and is able to hold the vehicle still.
Q5. Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you
would check the windscreen washer level.
Answer. Identify reservoir and explain how to check level.
Q6. 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?
Answer. Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings.
Q7. Show me how you would check that the horn is working?
Answer. Check is carried out by using the control (turn on the ignition
if necessary).
Q8. Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working?
Answer. Applying the indicators or hazard warning switch and check
functioning of all indicators.
Q9. Show me how you would check that the headlights and taillights are
working?
Answer. Operate switch (turn on the ignition if necessary) walk around
the vehicle.
Tell Me
Q1. Tell me how you would check the brake lights are working on this car?
Answer. Operate brake pedal, make use of reflectors in windows, garage
doors, etc, or ask someone to help.
Q2. Tell me how you would check the brakes are working before starting a
journey?
Answer. Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested
as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side.
Q3. Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre
pressure for this car and how tyre pressure should be checked?
Answer. Manufactures guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and
adjust when the tyres are cold, dont forget the spare tyre, remember to refit
valve cap.
Q4. 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?
Answer. No cuts or bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central
three-quarters of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer
circumference.
Q5. Tell me how you would know if the power assisted steering had stopped
working?
Answer. If you apply slight pressure to the steering wheel as the
ignition is turned on, you should feel the system come into operation. If the
steering becomes heavy while driving there may be a fault with the system.
