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Free revision for your practical test: every ‘show me, tell me’ question, a quick-fire examiner mode and the official traffic signs guide.
On test day
Two questions. No surprises.
- Before you drive1 ‘tell me’ questionYou explain how you'd carry out a safety check.
- While you drive1 ‘show me’ questionYou show how you'd use a control, when it's safe to do so.
‘Tell me’ questions
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01 Brakes & steeringTell me how you’d check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.Reveal answer
Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side.
02 TyresTell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.Reveal answer
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.
03 SafetyTell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash.Reveal answer
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. Note: some restraints might not be adjustable.
04 TyresTell me how you’d check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.Reveal answer
No cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tyre, and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre.
05 LightsTell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.Reveal answer
Explain you’d operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary), then walk round vehicle (as this is a ‘tell me’ question, you don’t need to physically check the lights).
06 Brakes & steeringTell me how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system.Reveal answer
Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti-lock braking system.
07 LightsTell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.Reveal answer
Explain you’d operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary), and then walk round vehicle (as this is a ‘tell me’ question, you don’t need to physically check the lights).
08 LightsTell me how you’d check the brake lights are working on this car.Reveal answer
Explain you’d operate the brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows or doors, or ask someone to help.
09 Brakes & steeringTell me how you’d check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.Reveal answer
If the steering becomes heavy, the system may not be working properly. Before starting a journey, 2 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.
10 LightsTell me how you’d switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you’d use it/them. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.Reveal answer
Operate switch (turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary). Check warning light is on. Explain use.
11 LightsTell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you’d know the main beam is on.Reveal answer
Operate switch (with ignition or engine on if necessary), check with main beam warning light.
12 Under the bonnetOpen the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil.Reveal answer
13 Under the bonnetOpen the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant.Reveal answer
Identify high and low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level.
14 Under the bonnetOpen the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.Reveal answer
Identify reservoir, check level against high and low markings.
Questions 12, 13 and 14: you need to open the bonnet and tell the examiner how you’d do the check if you’re asked question 12, 13 or 14. We’ll show you where everything is under the Apex car’s bonnet.
‘Show me’ questions
Show it on the move
You’ll be asked one of these while you’re driving. Practise each one with your instructor until you can do it without looking down for long.
- 1When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the rear windscreen?
- 2When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the front windscreen?
- 3When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd switch on your dipped headlights?
- 4When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd set the rear demister?
- 5When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd operate the horn?
- 6When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd demist the front windscreen?
- 7When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd open and close the side window?
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Traffic signs
Read the shape first
Sign shapes tell you what kind of message is coming, even before you can read it.