SHOW ME

As part of your practical driving test the examiner will want you to show him/her how to perform some basic maintenance on your car. Although the Show me and Tell me questions are displayed on separate pages, it is important to realise that you will be asked a mix of these questions and you will need to pay attention to the question - are you being asked to show or tell? You can download the complete Show me Tell me questions here or work through the Show me questions below;

• Show me/explain how you would check that the power steering is working before starting a journey.

• Show me how you would check the parking brake (handbrake) for excessive wear, keeping safe control of the vehicle.

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 it’s working travel.

• Show me how you would check that the horn is working (off road only).

Check is carried out by using the horn control. (You may need to switch on the ignition, but you should not start the engine).

• Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working.

Apply the indicators or hazard warning switch and check functioning of all indicators. (You may need to switch the ignition on, but you should not start the engine).

• Show me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car. (I can assist you with this if you wish). If you need to switch the ignition on, please don’t start the engine.

Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors, etc, or ask someone to help. (The examiner is allowed to check for you).

• Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers.

Operate control to wash and wipe windscreen. (You may need to switch the ignition on, but you should not start the engine.)

• Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively. This should include both front and rear screens.

Set all relevant controls, including fan, temperature, air direction and heated screen to clear windscreen and windows. Engine does not have to be started for this demonstration.

• 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.)

Operate switch; turn on dipped headlights (and ignition, if necessary, but without starting the engine). Check warning light is on. Explain when to use fog lights.

• Show me how you switch your headlights from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam is on whilst inside the car.

Operate switch (with ignition or engine on if necessary); check with main beam warning light.

Link to DIA
www.driving.org