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Practical
Test For Cars, Show
Me/Tell Me Questions/Answers |
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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. |
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Show
me how you would check that the direction indicators
are working.
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Applying
the indicators or hazard warning switch and check
functioning of all indicators.
(You may need to switch ignition on, do not to
start engine) |
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Tell
me how you would check that the brakes are working
before starting a journey.
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Brakes
should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should
be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull
to one side. |
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Identify
where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell
me how you would check the windscreen washer level. |
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Identify reservoir and explain how to check level.
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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) |
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Operate
brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows,
garage doors, etc, or ask someone to help. (may
need to switch ignition on, prompt not to start
engine) |
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Explain
how you would check that the power assisted steering
is working before starting a journey. |
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If
the steering becomes heavy the system may not
be working properly. 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 functioning. |
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Tell
me where you would find the information for the
recommended tyre pressures for this car and how
tyre pressures should be checked. |
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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.
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Show
me how you would check the parking brake (handbrake)
for excessive wear, make sure you keep safe control
of the vehicle |
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Apply
footbrake firmly. Demonstrate by applying parking
brake (handbrake) so that when it is fully applied
it secures itself, and is not at the end of the
working travel. |
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Tell
me/Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir
is and tell me how you would check the windscreen
washer level. |
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Identify
reservoir and explain how to check level.
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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. |
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Identify
dipstick / oil level indicator, describe check
of oil level against the inimum/maximum markers.
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Tell
me where you would find the information for the
recommended tyre pressures for this car and how
tyre pressures should be checked |
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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. |
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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. |
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Identify
high/low level markings on header tank where fitted
or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top
up to correct level. |
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Tell
me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly
adjusted so it provides the best protection in
the event of a crash |
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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 |
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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. |
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Identify
reservoir, check level against high/low markings.
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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.
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No
cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the
central ¾ of the breadth of the tyre and
around the entire outer circumference. |
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Show
me how you would check that the horn is
working (off road only). |
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Check
is carried out by using control (turn on ignition
if necessary).
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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. |
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No
cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the
central ¾ of the breadth of the tyre and
around the entire outer circumference. |
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Tell
me how you would check that the brakes are
working before starting a journey. |
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Brakes
should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should
be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull
to one side. |
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Show
me how you would clean the windscreen using the
windscreen washer and wipers
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Operate
control to wash and wipe windscreen (turn ignition
on if necessary.
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Tell
me how you would check that the headlights &
tail lights are working.
(No need to exit vehicle) |
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Explanation:
Operate switch (turn on ignition if necessary),
then walk round vehicle. (As this is a "Tell
Me" question, there is no need to physically
check the lights.) |
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Show
me how you would set the demister controls to
clear all the windows effectively, this should
include both front and rear screens |
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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 |
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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) |
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Operate
switch (turn on dipped headlights and ignition
if necessary). Check warning light is on. Explain
use. |
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Tell
me how you would know if there was a problem with
your anti lock braking system
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Warning
light should illuminate if there is a fault with
the anti lock braking system
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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) |
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Operate
brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows,
garage doors, etc, or ask someone to help. (may
need to switch
ignition on, prompt not to start engine) |
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Tell
me how you would check that the headlights &
tail lights are working.
(No need to exit vehicle) |
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Show
me how you switch your headlight from dipped to
main beam and explain how you would know the main
beam is on whilst inside the car |
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Operate
switch (with ignition or engine on if necessary)
check with main beam warning light
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Tell
me how you would know if there was a problem with
your
anti lock braking system
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Warning
light should illuminate if there is a fault
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