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    Automatic lessons are taught in a dual controlled Toyota Yaris

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Show Me Tell Me Questions

About the questions
The examiner will ask you one:
‘Tell me’ question (where you explain how you’d carry out a safety task) at the start of your test, before you start driving. 
‘Show me’ question (where you show how you’d carry out a safety task) while you’re driving.

‘Show me’ questions
When it’s safe to do so:
Can you show me how you wash and clean the rear windscreen?
Can you show me how you wash and clean the front windscreen?
Can you show me how you’d switch on your dipped headlights?
Can you show me how you’d set the rear demister?
Can you show me how you’d operate the horn?
Can you show me how you’d demist the front windscreen?
Can you show me how you’d open and close the side window?

‘Tell me’ questions
1. Tell me how you’d check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.

Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side.

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

3. Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash.
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. Note: Some restraints might not be adjustable.

4. 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.
No cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central three-quaters of the breadth of the tyre, and around the entire outer circumference.

5. Tell me how you’d check that the headlights and tail lights are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.
Explain you’d operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary), then walk round vehicle (as this is a ‘tell me’ question, you don’t need to physically check the lights).

6. Tell me how you’d know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system.
Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti-lock braking system.

7. Tell me how you’d check the direction indicators are working. You don’t need to exit the vehicle.
Explain you’d operate the switch (turn on ignition if necessary), and then walk round vehicle (as this is a ‘tell me’ question, you don’t need to physically check the lights).

8. Tell me how you’d check the brake lights are working on this car.
Explain you’d operate the brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows or doors, or ask someone to help.

9. Tell me how you’d check the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
If the steering becomes heavy, the system may not be working properly. Before starting a journey, 2 simple checks can be made. Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started, should result in a slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate. 
Alternatively turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning.

10. 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.
Operate switch (turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary). Check warning light is on. Explain use.

11. Tell me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you’d know the main beam is on.
Operate switch (with ignition or engine on if necessary), check with main beam warning light.

12. Tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient oil.
Identify dipstick/oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the minimum and maximum markers.

13. Tell me how you’d check that the engine has sufficient engine coolant.
Identify high and low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level.

14. Tell me how you’d check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Identify reservoir, check level against high and low markings.

Testimonials

  • Andrew - Passed 1st Time 27/03/2023
    TBC

    Andrew
  • Rob Hawcutt - Passed with 2 Faults! 22/03/2024
    Tom has been a fantastic instructor! After not having lessons for many, many years he made me feel confident with driving again. With his teaching and guidance I have passed today with only 2 minors! Tom has a brilliant personality and he always wants the best for his learners. Each lesson has made me a better driver. Would highly recommend!

    Rob Hawcutt
  • Thanawan Pinlaem - Passed 1st Time 26/02/2024
    Thomas is a really good driving instructor. He was patiently helping and guiding me to meet the UK driving standard and I passed my test first time today. I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to learn to drive.

    Thanawan Pinlaem
  • Ella Edwards - Passed 1st Time 15/02/2024
    First time pass! If you want your driving license pass quick and easy but in depth, then TLR is the way to go. Taught me everything there is to know in order to be more than ready for a test. Very grateful!

    Ella Edwards
  • Milly Gillies - Passed with Zero Faults! 09/02/2024
    I absolutely lived my driving lessons with tom! Genuinely such good vibes straight off of the bat! Very professional at all times, unlike other instructors I tired. He was very helpful with my anxiety, it was really bad when I started but he helped me worth through it! Very informative to the point where single lessons dedicated on things I was struggling on happened! Miss you already! Thankyou for helping me achieve a clean sheet!

    Milly Gillies

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