' Your driving test will start with an eyesight check and vehicle safety questions.You will then start your practical driving test which will include some specific manoeuvres'.

' The driving part of your test will last about 40 minutes.Throughout the test your examiner will be looking for an overall safe standard of driving,including when you are carrying out the set exercises.you can make up to 15 driving faults and still pass the test (16 or more results in failure). However, if you commit one serious or dangerous fault you will fail the test'. 

Driving Standards Agency

 Show me, Tell me.

Q1.Open the bonnet, identify where you would checkthe engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil.

Ans. Identify dipstick/oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the min & max markers.

Q2. Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level & tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level.

Ans. Identify high/low level markings on reservoir, and describe how to top up to correct level.

Q3. Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level.

Ans. identify reservoir & explain how to check level. (see owners manual)

Q4. Open the bonnet, identify where the brake fluid reervoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic fluid.

Ans..Identify reservoir, check level against min/max markings.

Q5. tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car.

Ans..Operate brake pedal, use reflections in garage doors,windows etc, or ask someone to help.

Q6. Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.

Ans.Brakes should not feel slack or spongy. Brakes should be tested as you set. Vehicle should not pull to one side.

Q7. Tell me where you find the information for recommended tyre pressures for this car & how tyre pressures should be checked.

Ans.Owners Manual, check pressures when tyres are cold with a reliable pressure gauge, not forgetting the spare, remember to refit valve caps.

Q8.  Tell me how you check the tyres to ensure that they have suffiicent tread depth and that thier general condition is safe to use on the road.

Ans. 1.6 mm tread depth accross the central 3/4 breadth of the tyre around the entire outer circumference with no cuts or bulges.

Q9. Show me/explain how you would check that the power steering is working before staring a journey.

Ans. Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started, should result in slight but noticable movement as the system begins to operate.

Q10. Tell me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working.(No need to exit vehicle)

Ans.Operate switch (turn on ignition if necessary), walk around vehicle.(as this is a 'Tell Me' question, there is no need to physically check the lights.)

Q11. Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working on this car.

Ans. Applying the indicators or hazard warning lights & walking around around the vehicle to check, keeping to the pavement side.

Q12. Show me how you would check that the horn is working (off road only)

Ans. check is carried out by using control (turn ignition on if necessary).

Q13. show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear.

Ans.Demonstrate by applying parking brake that when it is fully applied it secures itself, & that it is not at the end of it's working travel.

Q14. tell me how you would make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protectionn in the event of a crash.

Ans. The head restraint should be adjusted so the ridged part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eye or top of the ears, & as close to the back of the head as is comfortable.

Q15. Show me how you clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers.

Ans.Operate control to wash and wipe the windscreen.

Q16. Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively, this should include both front and rear screens.

Ans.Set all relevent controls including fan,temperature,air direction/source & heated screen to clear windscreen and windows.

Q17. Show me how you would switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you would use it/them.

Ans.Operate switch (turn on dipped headlights & ignition if necessary). Check warning light is on (instrument panel) explain use.

Q18. Tell me how you would know if there is a problem with your anti-lock braking system.

Ans.Warning light should iluminate if there is a fault with the anti-lock braking system. (ABS).

Q19. Show me how you would switch your headlights from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam is on whilst inside the car.

Ans.Operate switch (ignition on if necessary), check main beam warning light.