Show Me, Tell Me Questions 2026: UK driving test questions

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Summary

This video provides a comprehensive guide to the 'Show Me, Tell Me' vehicle safety questions that are part of the UK driving test. It covers both 'tell me' questions, which are asked before driving and require an explanation of a safety task, and 'show me' questions, which are asked while driving and require a demonstration of a safety task. The video uses a Ford Puma for demonstrations and explains that getting one or both questions wrong results in a minor driving fault, not a test failure. It covers how to check essential fluid levels, tire conditions, brake functionality, and how to operate various car controls.

Highlights

Headlights, Taillights, and ABS Check
00:05:45

The video explains how to check if headlights and taillights are working by turning on the ignition and dipped headlights, and how to identify a problem with the anti-lock braking system (ABS) via the warning light.

Introduction to 'Show Me, Tell Me' Questions
00:00:06

This segment introduces the 'Show Me, Tell Me' questions for the UK driving test, explaining that one 'tell me' question is asked before driving, and one 'show me' question is asked during the test. It clarifies that incorrect answers result in a minor driving fault, not an automatic failure.

How to Open the Bonnet and Check Engine Oil
00:01:01

This section demonstrates how to open the bonnet of a Ford Puma and explains how to check the engine oil level using the dipstick, ensuring the level is between the minimum and maximum markers.

Checking Engine Coolant and Brake Fluid
00:02:32

The video shows where to locate and how to check the engine coolant and hydraulic brake fluid levels, emphasizing that the coolant reservoir should only be opened when the engine is cold.

Checking Brake Functionality
00:03:43

This part explains how to check if the brakes are working correctly before starting a journey by driving slowly and pressing the footbrake to ensure it doesn't feel spongy or cause the car to pull to one side.

Tyre Pressures and Head Restraint Adjustment
00:04:09

The segment details where to find recommended tyre pressures and how to check them with an air pressure gauge, including the spare tyre. It also covers the correct adjustment of a head restraint for optimal safety.

Checking Tyre Tread Depth and Condition
00:05:14

This section instructs on how to check tyre tread depth, ensuring it's at least 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre's breadth, and to look for cuts or bulges.

Direction Indicators, Brake Lights, and Power Steering Check
00:06:28

This part demonstrates checking direction indicators using hazard warning lights and explains how to check brake lights by observing reflections or with assistance. It also covers how to check power-assisted steering by feeling for lightness after starting the engine.

Rear Fog Light and Main Beam Headlight Operation
00:07:37

The video details how to switch on the rear fog light and explains its use when visibility is less than 100 meters, showing the dashboard warning light. It also demonstrates how to switch from dipped to main beam headlights and identifies the main beam indicator.

'Show Me' Questions: Cleaning Windscreens
00:08:46

This section transitions to 'show me' questions, demonstrating how to wash and clean both the rear and front windscreens using the respective controls, advising to perform these actions only when safe to do so.

'Show Me' Questions: Dipped Headlights, Demisters, Horn, and Side Window
00:10:24

The video guides on how to switch on dipped headlights, set the rear demister, operate the horn when safe, and demist the front windscreen using the dedicated controls. It concludes by showing how to open and close the side window.

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