Prior to moving off, Driving Test 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.
| Q Identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil. |
| A Identify the yellow dipstick and describe how to check oil level against the max/min markings |
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| Q Identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you'd check the engine has the correct level. |
| A Identify the high/low markings on the header tank and describe how to top up to correct level. |
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| Q Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level. |
| A Identify reservoir. Visual check impossible so explain how to check level by squirting washers. |
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| Q Identify where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you'd check that you have a safe level of fluid |
| A Identify the reservoir, check level against max/min markings |
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| Q Show me how you would check the brake lights are working on this car. |
| A Operate the brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors etc, or ask someone to help. |
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| Q Tell me how you would check the brakes are working before starting a journey. |
| A Drive a few metres and gently apply brakes. They should not feel spongy or soft and not pull to one side. |
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| Q Tell me where you would find the reccomended tyre pressures for this car and how the pressures should be checked. |
| A In the handbook. Use a reliable pressure gauge and check the when tyres are cold. |
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| Q Tell me how you'd check the tyres to ensure they have sufficient tread depth and they are safe to use on the road. |
| A There should be 1.6mm of tread around full circumference and across central 3/4. No cuts or bulges in the sidewall. |
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| Q Show me or explain how you would check the power steering is working before starting a journey. |
| A With engine running steering wheel should move freely and not feel heavy or stiff. |
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| Q Tell me how you would check the headlights and tail lights are working. |
| A Turn on ignition, switch on lights using light switch positioned on dashboard to right of steering wheel. Walk around veichle. |
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| Q Show me how you would check the direction indicators are working. |
| A Switch on hazard warning lights and walk around the veichle to check. |
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| Q Show me how you would check the horn is working. |
| A Press the centre of steering wheel boss to sound the horn. |
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| Q Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear. |
| A Demonstrate by applying the handbrake, when it's applied it secures itself and it's not at the end of the working travel. |
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| Q Tell me how you would make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted to provide protection in the event of a crash. |
| A Head restraint should be adjusted so the rigid part is at least as high as the eye or the top of the ears. |
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| Q Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers. |
A Press the end of right hand column stalk to wash and wipe the windscreen.
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| Q Show me how to set the demister controls to clear all windows, this should include both front and rear screens. |
| A Turn the large dial to the windscreen setting, turn on fan, increase heat and press heated rear window button. |
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| Q Show me how you would switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you would use them. |
| A Turn on headlights and ignition. Press button positioned to right of light switch. Check warning light is on. Explain use. |
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| Q Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti lock braking system. |
| A Warning light will illuminate if there is a fault. |
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| Q Show me how to switch headlights from dipped to main beam and explain how you'd know main beam is on whilst in car. |
| A Turn headlights on. Pull left hand column stalk towards you to swith on. Check blue main beam warning light. |
