Show & Tell
The show me, tell me questions require you to explain to the driving test examiner where and how to check different parts of the car and engine. You will be asked two questions, one show me and one tell me question.
Q) "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."
(A) Open the bonnet identify dipstick /oil level indicator, describe oil level check against the minimum/maximum markers.
(Q) "Open the bonnet, identify the windscreen washer reservoir and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level".
(A) Open the bonnet, identify reservoir and explain how to check level.
(Q) "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"
(A) Open the bonnet identify high/low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level. Radiators are only opened with a cold engine.
(Q) "Open the bonnet, show me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid".
(A) Open the bonnet, identify brake fluid reservoir and explain how to check level.
(Q) "Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear".
(A) Demonstrate by applying parking brake so that when it is fully applied it secures the car and is not at the end of its working travel. Keep your foot on the foot brake.
(Q) "Show me how you would check that the horn is working"
(A) Sound horn by using the appropriate device (off road only, turn on ignition if necessary)
(Q) "Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the washers and wipers".
(A) Operate control to wash and wipe windscreen (turn on ignition if necessary).