Questions and Answers
'Tell Me' Questions and Answers
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Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti-lock braking system.
7) Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.
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).
Explain you’d operate the brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows or doors, or ask someone to help.
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.
You don’t need to exit the vehicle.
Operate switch (turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary). Check warning light is on. Explain use.
Operate switch (with ignition or engine on if necessary), check with main beam warning light.
Identify dipstick/oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the minimum and maximum markers.
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) Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Identify reservoir, check level against high and low markings.
'Show Me' Questions and Answers
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At an appropriate opportunity, use the REAR windscreen washer.
At an appropriate opportunity, operate the FRONT windscreen washer
Use the headlight switch to change the light settings.
Set the relevant control.
When appropriate, use the horn.
Set the heating controls to de-mist the front windscreen.
Use the window control to open a window.
Useful Links
Sometimes it's hard to know where to go for all the important information on driving lessons so I thought it would be helpful to start of list of sites that I know are useful and that drivers could benefit from. So check out the list below - I'll keep adding to it so that you can find everything you need to know in one place so if you have any suggestions for sites, drop me a line and I'll add them on.
- The Highway Code – tons more detail than in the old book
- Practice your driving theory test – Practice the official driving theory test from the Driving
- Book your theory test online
- Book your practical driving test online – very handy. You'll need to have passed your theory test. You can book online between 6am and 11:40pm
- Smart Learners - a really useful one-stop information centre all about learning to drive.
- The Official DVSA Guide to Driving – Essential Skills
- Driving and motorcycle tests, and learning to drive – government site with everything you need to know related to learning to drive.
- Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) – Registers of drivers and vehicles in Great Britain. This information helps us improve road safety, reduce vehicle related crime, support environmental initiatives and limit vehicle tax evasion.
- Understanding Your Driving Test Results
Jen Owen School of Motoring – Your Journey to the Open Road Begins Now
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