Show Me, Tell Me,
Driving Test Questions:
Your Essential Guide

Get fully prepared for your driving test with our detailed guide to the show me tell me driving test questions. These critical safety questions not only help you pass your test but also ensure you understand the essential checks for safe driving. With our comprehensive resource, you'll master the show me tell me driving test questions and approach your test day with confidence.

If you're preparing for your driving test, it's important to remember that you'll be asked two safety questions by the examiner on the day of your test.

The 'tell me' question will be asked before you start driving, while the 'show me' question will be asked while you're driving.

Getting one or both questions wrong will result in a driving fault (minor), and you could potentially fail the test if your driving is deemed dangerous while answering the show me question.

If the steering becomes heavy, the system may not be working properly. Before starting a journey, 2 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 functioning.

Tell Me Questions:

You need to open the bonnet and tell the examiner how you’d do the check if you’re asked question 12, 13 or 14.

Show me Questions:

When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the rear windscreen?

When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the front windscreen?

When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d switch on your dipped headlights?

When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d set the rear demister?

When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d operate the horn?

When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d demist the front windscreen?

When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d open and close the side window?

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Show Me, Tell Me,
Driving Test Questions:
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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 make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash?

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

Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working? You don’t need to exit the vehicle.

Tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system?

Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working? You don’t need to exit the vehicle.

Tell me how you’d check the brake lights are working on this car?

Tell me how you’d check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey?

Tell me how you’d switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you’d use it/them? You don’t need to exit the vehicle.

Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you’d know the main beam is on?

Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil?

Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant?

Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid?

Tell Me Questions:

Show me Questions:

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Show Me, Tell Me, Driving Test Questions: Your Essential Guide

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 make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash?

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

Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working? You don’t need to exit the vehicle.

Tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system?

Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working? You don’t need to exit the vehicle.

Tell me how you’d check the brake lights are working on this car?

Tell me how you’d check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey?

Tell me how you’d switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you’d use it/them? You don’t need to exit the vehicle.

Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you’d know the main beam is on?

Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil?

Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant?

Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid?

Tell Me Questions:

Show me Questions:

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Show Me, Tell Me,
Driving Test Questions:
Your Essential Guide