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UK Driving Practical Test – Show Me Tell Me Questions and Answers for Comprehensive Practical Test Preparation

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This document contains the official-style "Show Me, Tell Me" questions and answers commonly assessed during the UK Driving Practical Test. Topics include vehicle safety checks, tyres, lights, brakes, steering, windscreen washers, engine oil, coolant, dashboard warning lights, and other essential vehicle maintenance and safety procedures. The material is designed to reinforce the knowledge required for the practical driving test, making it an effective resource for learner drivers preparing for the DVSA practical examination.

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Show Me Tell Me Driving Questions - UK Driving Practical Test
Show Me Tell Me Driving Questions - UK Driving Practical Test
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_1gbq5r

1. Tell me how you Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. As
would check that you brake, the vehicle should not pull to one side.
the brakes are
working before
starting a jour-
ney.

2. Tell me where Recommended tyre pressures are found in the manufacturer's guide. Check tyre
you would find pressures using a reliable pressure gauge. Check and adjust pressure when the
the information the tyres are cold. Do not forget the spare tyre. Remember to refit valve caps
for the rec- afterwards.
ommended tyre
pressure for this
car and how tyre
pressures should
be checked.

3. Tell me how you The head restraint should be adjusted so the rigid part of the head restraint is at
make sure your least as high as the eye or the top of your ears, and as close to the back of the head
head restraint is as is comfortable. N.B. some restraints might not be adjustable
correctly adjust-
ed so it provides
the best protec-
tion in the event
of a crash.


4. Tell me how you Ensure that the tyres have no cuts or bulges, and that there is at least 1.6 mm of
would check the tread depth across the central ¾ of the breadth of the tyres and around the entire
tyres to ensure outer circumference.
that they have
sufficient tread
depth and that
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, Show Me Tell Me Driving Questions - UK Driving Practical Test
Show Me Tell Me Driving Questions - UK Driving Practical Test
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_1gbq5r

their general con-
dition is safe to
use on the road.

5. Tell me how Explain that you would operate the switch for the headlights and tail light.
you would check - Turn on the ignition if necessary.
that the head- Explain that you would walk around the vehicle to ensure that the lights are on.
lights and tail - There is no need to physically check the lights.
lights are work-
ing. You don't
need to exit the
vehicle.

6. Tell me how you Warning lights should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti-lock braking
would know if system.
there was a prob- -The ABS light will turn on when the ignition is started, but if the ABS is working
lem with your normally then this light will go off immediately afterwards.
anti-lock braking
system.




7. Tell me how you Explain that you would operate the switch for the direction indicators or the hazard
would check that warning lights.
the direction indi- - Turn on the ignition if necessary.
cators are work- Explain that you would walk around the vehicle to ensure that the lights are on.
ing. You don't - There is no need to physically check the lights.
need to exit the
vehicle.



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