The DVSA show me, tell me questions test your knowledge on basic car maintenance and safety. Answer any of these two questions incorrectly and you will be marked as having one driving test fault.
On the day of the driving test you will be asked one ‘Tell Me’ question at the start of your driving test before driving.
TELL ME QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Tell me how you’d check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.
Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side.
Tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.
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.
What type of driving lessons do you offer?
We offer beginner, advanced, refresher, and defensive driving lessons.
Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted.
The head restraint should be adjusted so that the rigid part is at least as high as the top of your ears or eyes and as close to the back of your head as possible.
Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted.
The head restraint should be adjusted so that the rigid part is at least as high as the top of your ears or eyes and as close to the back of your head as possible.
Tell me how you would check the tires to ensure they have sufficient tread depth and are in good condition.
The tires should have a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the width and around the entire circumference. They should be free from cuts and bulges.
Tell me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working.
Turn on the ignition if necessary, switch on the lights, then walk around the vehicle to check that both the headlights and tail lights are working.
Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
A warning light should illuminate on the dashboard if there is a fault with the ABS.