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Show me/Tell me
Your test begins with one 'Show Me' question and one 'Tell Me' question. These relate to the maintenance and operation of your car and failure to answer both correctly will result in a minor mark - remember you are only allowed 15 minor marks on your test report.
Below are the questions you could be asked:
'Tell Me' Questions
Q.1 : Tell me how you would check the brakes are working before starting a journey
Q.2 : Tell me where you would find the information for the recomended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked
Q.3 : 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
Q.4 : Tell me how you would make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so that it provides the best protection in the event of a crash
Q.5 : Tell me how you would check that the headlights & tail lights are working (no need to exit the vehicle)
Q.6 : Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system
Q.7 : 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
Q.8 : 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
Q.9 : 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
Q.10 : Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you check the windscreen washer level
'Show me' Questions
Q.11 : Show me/explain how you would check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey
Q.12 : Show me how you would check the parking brake (handbrake) for excessive wear, make sure you keep control of the vehicle
Q.13 : Show me how you would check that the horn is working (off road only)
Q.14 : Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working
Q.15 : Show me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car ( I can assist you. if you need to switch the ignition on, please don't start the engine)
Q.16 : Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washers and wipers
Q.17 : Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively, this should include both front and rear screens
Q.18 : Show me how you would switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you would need to use them (no need to exit the vehicle)
Q.19 : Show me how you switch your headlights from dipped beam to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam is on whilst inside the car