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Showing posts with label cheep driving lessons. Show all posts

Saturday, 24 March 2012

Show me tell me - pt 19

Q: Show me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car. (I can assist you, if you need to switch the ignition on, please don't start the engine)

A: Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors, etc, or ask someone to help. (may need to switch ignition on, prompt not to start engine)

Friday, 23 March 2012

Show me tell me - pt 18

Q: Show me how you would switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you would use it/them. (No need to exit vehicle)

A: Operate switch (turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary). Check warning light is on. Explain use

Thursday, 22 March 2012

Show me tell me - pt 17

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

A: Set all relevant controls including; fan, temperature, air direction / source and heated screen to clear windscreen and windows. Engine does not have to be started for this demonstration

Wednesday, 21 March 2012

Show me tell me - pt 16

Q : Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wiper

A: Operate control to wash and wipe windscreen (turn ignition on if necessary.

Tuesday, 20 March 2012

Show me tell me - pt 15

Q: Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear.

A: Demonstrate by applying parking brake that when it is fully applied it secures itself, and is not at the end of the working travel

Monday, 19 March 2012

Show me tell me - pt 14

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


A: Check is carried out by using the control (turn on ignition if necessary).

***note if the car on the road explain to the examiner how you would check this without actually sounding the horn

Sunday, 18 March 2012

Show me tell me - pt 13

Q: Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working.

A: Applying the indicators or hazard warning switch and walking around the vehicle to check functioning of all indicators.

Saturday, 17 March 2012

Show me tell me - pt 12

Q: Show me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working.

A: Operate switch (turn on ignition if necessary), walk round vehicle.

Thursday, 15 March 2012

Show me tell me - pt10

Q: Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti lock braking system

A: Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti lock braking system

Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Show me tell me - pt 9

Q: Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash


A: 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. N.B. Some restraints might not be adjustable

Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Show me tell me - pt 8

Q: Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.

A: No cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central ¾ of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference.

Monday, 12 March 2012

Show me tell me - pt 8

Q: Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.

A: 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.

Saturday, 10 March 2012

Show me tell me - pt 6

Q: Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car.

A: Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors etc, or ask someone to help.

Friday, 9 March 2012

Show me tell me - pt 5

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


A: Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings.

Thursday, 8 March 2012

Show me tell me - Pt 4

Q: Open the bonnet identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is, and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level.


A: Identify reservoir and explain how to check level. Check your car's manual to see how to do this.

Wednesday, 7 March 2012

Show me tell me - pt 3

Q: Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level.


A: Identify high/low level markings on header tank (where fitted) or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level.

Tuesday, 6 March 2012

Show me tell me - pt 2

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


A: Identify dipstick/oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the minimum/maximum markers.

*** Note as the car will be driven to the test center the engine will be hot, you would not actually check fluid levels with a hot car ****

Monday, 5 March 2012

Show me tell me part of the driving test

This part of the Test is carried out at the beginning of the test when you reach the car. Failure to answer one of the questions will result in one "driving fault" being recorded. Candidates will not fail for being unable to answer these questions.

The following posts are sample questions from the Driving Standards Agency website.


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Saturday, 3 March 2012

Practise reversing game

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Some fun to get the hang of reversing. Remember call or text 07703487993 for driving lessons in the Paisley area of scotland or email Pam for details of out 4 hours for £20 deal