Show Me, Tell Me Questions (New Test 2018)

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1. Tell me how you'd check the power - assisted steering is working before starting a journey?

  • Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained while engine is started, should result in a slight but noticable movement as the system begins to operate. Alternatively, turning the steering wheel just after moving off.
  • Put a lot of pressure on the steering wheel performing sharp and fast movement.
  • Don't check the power - assisted steering as it may cause an accident.
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2. Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash.

  • 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.
  • Get your parents to adjust your head restraint.
  • The head restraint should not be adjusted.
  • The head restraint should be adjusted so that the rigid part of the head restraint is twice as high as the eye or top of the ears, and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable.

3. Tell me how you'd check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficent tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road?

  • No cuts or bulges. 1.6mm of tread depth across the central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre, around the entire outer circumference of the tyre.
  • No cuts or bulges. 1.6m of tread depth across the central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre, around the entire outer circumference of the tyre.
  • No cuts or bulges. 1.2mm of tread depth across the central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre, around the entire outer circumference of the tyre.
  • Can have a few cuts or bulges. 1.6mm of tread depth across the central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre, around the entire outer circumference of the tyre.

4. Tell 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.

  • Explain that you would operate switch (turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary). Check warning light is on.
  • Explain that you would operate switch (turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary).
  • The examiner will never ask this question, so you do not need to learn this.

5. Tell me how you'd check the direction indicators are working? You do not need to exit the vehicle.

  • You do not need to check your direction indicators, as they always work.
  • Explain you'd operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary), and then explain that you would walk round vehicle.
  • Operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary) and then walk round vehicle.
  • Explain that you would walk around the vehicle.
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