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Show Me, Tell Me Questions

All 21 official DVSA vehicle safety questions for the UK driving test. Study, flip through flashcards, or test yourself with our quiz mode.

14 Tell Me

7 Show Me

3 Learning Modes

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Test fact: You'll be asked one Tell Me question at the start of your test and one Show Me question while driving. Getting one wrong is only a minor fault. it won't fail you on its own.

'Tell Me' Questions

Asked at the start of your test, before you drive

You just need to explain what you'd do. no need to physically demonstrate.

Brakes

Tell me how you'd check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.

Tyres

Tell me where you'd find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.

Safety

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

Tyres

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

Lights

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

Warning Systems

Tell me how you'd know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system.

Lights

Tell me how you'd check the direction indicators are working. You don't need to exit the vehicle.

Lights

Tell me how you'd check the brake lights are working on this car.

Steering

Tell me how you'd check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.

Lights

T10

Tell me how you'd switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you'd use it/them. You don't need to exit the vehicle.

Lights

T11

Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you'd know the main beam is on.

Engine

T12

Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that the engine has sufficient oil.

Engine

T13

Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant.

Brakes

T14

Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.

'Show Me' Questions

Asked while driving. only do it when safe

You need to physically demonstrate the action while driving when the examiner asks.

Wipers

When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the rear windscreen?

Wipers

When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the front windscreen?

Lights

When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd switch on your dipped headlights?

Climate

When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd set the rear demister?

Horn

When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd operate the horn?

Climate

When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd demist the front windscreen?

Windows

When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd open and close the side window?

Common Questions

What happens if I get a Show Me Tell Me question wrong?

Getting one wrong counts as a single minor (driving) fault. It won't fail you on its own. you'd need 16 minors to fail. So don't stress, but do learn them!

Which question will I be asked?

The examiner picks one Tell Me and one Show Me at random. You can't predict which, so learn all 21.

When are the questions asked?

The Tell Me question is asked at the start, before you drive off. The Show Me question is asked while you're driving. the examiner will say "when it's safe to do so".

Can I practise these in my car at home?

Yes. and you should! Sit in the car, find all the controls, and practise explaining/demonstrating each answer. Every car is slightly different.

Ready for Your Test?

Our instructors go through every Show Me Tell Me question with you before your test day.

Book a Lesson

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Show Me, Tell Me Questions

All 21 official DVSA vehicle safety questions for the UK driving test. Study, flip through flashcards, or test yourself with our quiz mode.

14 Tell Me

7 Show Me

3 Learning Modes

Tell Me0%

Show Me0%

Book a Lesson

Test fact: You'll be asked one Tell Me question at the start of your test and one Show Me question while driving. Getting one wrong is only a minor fault. it won't fail you on its own.

'Tell Me' Questions

Asked at the start of your test, before you drive

You just need to explain what you'd do. no need to physically demonstrate.

Brakes

Tell me how you'd check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.

Tyres

Tell me where you'd find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.

Safety

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

Tyres

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

Lights

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

Warning Systems

Tell me how you'd know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system.

Lights

Tell me how you'd check the direction indicators are working. You don't need to exit the vehicle.

Lights

Tell me how you'd check the brake lights are working on this car.

Steering

Tell me how you'd check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.

Lights

T10

Tell me how you'd switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you'd use it/them. You don't need to exit the vehicle.

Lights

T11

Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you'd know the main beam is on.

Engine

T12

Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that the engine has sufficient oil.

Engine

T13

Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant.

Brakes

T14

Open the bonnet and tell me how you'd check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.

'Show Me' Questions

Asked while driving. only do it when safe

You need to physically demonstrate the action while driving when the examiner asks.

Wipers

When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the rear windscreen?

Wipers

When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the front windscreen?

Lights

When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd switch on your dipped headlights?

Climate

When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd set the rear demister?

Horn

When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd operate the horn?

Climate

When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd demist the front windscreen?

Windows

When it's safe to do so, can you show me how you'd open and close the side window?

Common Questions

What happens if I get a Show Me Tell Me question wrong?

Getting one wrong counts as a single minor (driving) fault. It won't fail you on its own. you'd need 16 minors to fail. So don't stress, but do learn them!

Which question will I be asked?

The examiner picks one Tell Me and one Show Me at random. You can't predict which, so learn all 21.

When are the questions asked?

The Tell Me question is asked at the start, before you drive off. The Show Me question is asked while you're driving. the examiner will say "when it's safe to do so".

Can I practise these in my car at home?

Yes. and you should! Sit in the car, find all the controls, and practise explaining/demonstrating each answer. Every car is slightly different.

Ready for Your Test?

Our instructors go through every Show Me Tell Me question with you before your test day.

Book a Lesson