Vehicle Safety: “Tell Me” Questions
During your car driving test, you’ll be asked one “tell me” question before you start driving. These cover safety checks and vehicle operation:
- Check that brakes are working before a journey.
- Locate the tyre pressure guide & check pressures (including spare).
- Adjust head restraint for correct protection.
- Check tyre tread depth (min. 1.6 mm across central ¾ of tyre) & general condition.
- Test headlights & tail lights (operate switch, then walk around).
- Identify ABS warning light if there’s a fault.
- Test indicators (operate switch, then walk around).
- Test brake lights (use reflections or assistance).
- Check power-assisted steering by steering feel test before & after engine start.
- Operate rear fog lights & explain when to use.
- Switch main beam on & off; identify dashboard indicator.
- Open bonnet: check engine oil level using dipstick.
- Open bonnet: check engine coolant level on header tank or radiator.
- Open bonnet: check hydraulic brake fluid reservoir level.
Vehicle Safety: “Show Me” Questions
During your driving, you’ll be asked one “show me” task when it’s safe to do so:
- Wash and clean the rear windscreen.
- Wash and clean the front windscreen.
- Switch on dipped headlights.
- Set the rear demister.
- Operate the horn.
- Demist the front windscreen.
- Open and close a side window.
For full official details, see the GOV.UK pages:
