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Show Me / Tell MePart of your test includes a Show me, Tell Me' section. This is when your examiner will ask you one 'Show me' and one 'Tell me' question about general maintenance and safety checks on your car. You can get an idea of the kind of questions you will be asked on this page and by clicking each of the questions, you can see the kind of response you would be expected to give. A wrong answer to one, or both of the questions counts as one Minor Fault. |
Identify
the dipstick and describe check of oil level against min and max
markers.
Identify
brake fluid reservoir and check against min and max markers.
Identify
coolant reservoir point to min and max markings ,: DO NOT OPEN CAP
WHEN ENGINE IS HOT.
The
windscreen washer level should be topped up regularly using water
with a screen wash additive (not anti-freeze) to help clear dirt
and grime and to stop it freezing in Winter.
Make
use of reflective surfaces or ask someone to help.
Press
gently as you move off they should not feel slack or spongy nor pull
to one side.
Manufactures
guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check all 5 tyres when cold,
replace the valve caps.
Explain
1.6mm tread depth across central three quarters of tread breadth
around outer circumference no cuts or bulges in the sidewalls.
Apply
foot brake release parking brake reapply explaining that it should
secure itself before it reaches the end of its working travel. 
Press
the control.
Switch
ignition lights on operate indicator switch left first walk round
the vehicle check all indicator lights are working. Do not start
engine.
Switch
ignition lights on operate light switch walk round vehicle. Do not
start engine.
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