Driving Test (tell me)

Question 1

Tell me how you’d check that the brakes are working before starting a journey

Answer 1

• They shouldn’t feel spongy or slack

- Vehicle shouldn’t pull to one side

Question 2

Tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressure for this car and how tyre pressure should be checked

Answer 2

• Manufacturer’s guide
• Use a pressure gauge
• When tyres are cold
• Refit valve
• Bring spare tyre

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Question 3

Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash

Answer 3

• Rigid part of the head restraint should be at least as high as the eye or top of the ears
• As close to the back of the head as is comfortable

Question 4

Tell me how you’d check the tyres to endure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road

Answer 4

• No cuts and bulges
• 1.6mm of tread depth across the central three-quarters 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre, and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre

Question 5

Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working

Answer 5

• Operate the switch

- Walk around the vehicle

Question 6

Tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system

Answer 6

• Warning light (ABS) should illuminate if there is a fault

Question 7

Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working

Answer 7

• Operate the switch

- Walk around the vehicle

Question 8

Tell me how you’d check the brake lights are working on this car

Answer 8

• Operate the brake pedal

- Use reflections in windows or doors, or ask someone to help

Question 9

Tell me how you’d check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey

Answer 9

• Steering should feel light not heavy

Question 10

Tell me how you’d switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you’d use them

Answer 10

• Switch on dipped headlights first
• move inside ring down twice and amber light should illuminate
• Use when visibility is reduced to 100m or less

Question 11

Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you’d know main beam is on

Answer 11

• Operate switch (turn dipped on and then push Indicator backwards)
• Check main beam warning lights

Question 12

Open the bonett and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil

Answer 12

• Identify orange dipstick
• Wipe dipstick with cloth
• Place dipstick back inside
• Check oil level against the minimum and maximum markers

Question 13

Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant
LEFT

Answer 13

• oval tub with temperature symbol
• Check between minimum and maximum markers
• Top is up as necessary with the correct amount of engine coolant and water

Question 14

Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of brake fluid
RIGHT

Answer 14

• Smaller tub (yellow lid)

- Check level against high and low markings

Question 15

Open the bonnet and tell me where screen wash is?

Answer 15

Blue lid