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'Show me, tell me' questions: car driving test

15/3/2020

 

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​1. About the questions

​You’ll be asked 2 vehicle safety questions during your car driving test.

​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

You’ll get one driving fault (sometimes called a ‘minor’) if you get one or both questions wrong.
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You’ll fail your driving test if your driving is dangerous or potentially dangerous while you answer the ‘show me’ question.

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​2. ‘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-quarters of the breadth of the tyre, and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre.

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. Open the bonnet and 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. Open the bonnet and 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. Open the bonnet and 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.
You need to open the bonnet and tell the examiner how you’d do the check if you’re asked question 12, 13 or 14.

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​3. ‘Show me’ questions

  1. When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the rear windscreen?
  2. When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the front windscreen?
  3. When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d switch on your dipped headlights?
  4. When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d set the rear demister?
  5. When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d operate the horn?
  6. When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d demist the front windscreen?
  7. When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d open and close the side window?

Driving Test, The outbreak of coronavirus.

15/3/2020

 
Stay at home if you have coronavirus symptoms
Stay at home for 7 days if you have either:
  • a high temperature
  • a new continuous cough
Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.
Do not come to your car driving test if you feel unwell.
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:
  • you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
  • your condition gets worse
  • your symptoms do not get better after 7 days
Get started at https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19
Cancel or rearrange your car driving test if you have coronavirus symptoms We will rebook your test free of charge if you have to cancel or rearrange because you have coronavirus symptoms. This includes if it's done at short notice (within 3 clear working days of the test).
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If your test is more than 3 clear working days away, you can cancel or change it online at https://www.gov.uk/change-driving-test.

Sundays and public holidays do not count as working days.

If your test is within the next 3 working days, call us to cancel or change it.
Telephone: 0300 200 1122
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm

Find out about call charges: https://www.gov.uk/call-charges
Find out how we collect, use and store your personal information at https://www.gov.uk/dvsa/privacy.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for instructors

15/3/2020

 

​Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for instructors

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We’re sending you this email because of the outbreak of coronavirus.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus.

Please do not bring your pupil to their test if you or your pupil feel unwell.

We are emailing anyone with a test booked in the next week to let them know what they need to do if they feel unwell.

If you think you might have coronavirus

Follow the latest NHS advice if you think you might have coronavirus. The symptoms of coronavirus are:
  • a cough
  • a high temperature
  • shortness of breath
NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can tell you if you need NHS medical help and advises you what to do.

If there's a chance you could have coronavirus, you might be asked to stay away from other people (self-isolate).

If you or your pupil need to cancel or rearrange a test

We will rebook your pupil's test free of charge if it has to be cancelled or changed because of coronavirus. This includes if it’s done at short notice (within 3 clear working days of the test).

Your pupil will need call us to cancel or change on 0300 200 1122 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm).
You cannot cancel or change your test online, if it's because of coronavirus.

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Driving test changes: 4 December 2017 News

26/9/2018

 
The driving test will change from Monday 4 December 2017 to include following directions from a sat nav and testing different manoeuvres.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed that the driving test in England, Scotland and Wales will change from Monday 4 December 2017.
Who it affectsAll car driving tests taken from 4 December 2017 will follow the new format. This includes if:
  • you fail a test before then, and retake your test from 4 December 2017
  • your test is cancelled or moved for any reason, and your new test date is from 4 December 2017

Your driving instructor should have been teaching you everything you need to know to drive safely, so you shouldn’t need to worry about learning anything new.
Read more about what will happen during the driving test from 4 December 2017.

Pass mark, length of test and cost not changingThe pass mark is staying the same. So, you’ll pass your test if you make no more than 15 driving faults and no serious or dangerous faults.

The examiner will still mark the test in the same way, and the same things will still count as faults.
The overall time of the driving test won’t change. It will still take around 40 minutes.
The driving test cost will also stay the same.

Why the changes are being madeRoad collisions are the biggest killer of young people. They account for over a quarter of all deaths of those aged between 15 and 19.

DVSA wants to make sure that training and the driving test reduce the number of young people being killed in collisions.
These changes are being made because:
  • most fatal collisions happen on high-speed roads (not including motorways) - changing the format of the test will allow more of these types of roads to be included in driving test routes
  • 52% of car drivers now have a sat nav - DVSA wants new drivers to be trained to use them safely
  • research has shown that new drivers find independent driving training valuable - they can relate it to driving once they’ve passed their test
Changes are supported by the publicThe changes follow a:
  • public consultation that over 3,900 people took part in
  • trial of the changes involving over 4,300 learner drivers and over 860 driving instructors
The proposals were widely supported by the public. The results of the consultation show that:
  • 88.2% agreed with increasing the length of the independent driving part of the test
  • 70.8% agreed with asking candidates to follow directions from a sat nav
  • 78.6% agreed with the plans to change how the reversing manoeuvres are tested
  • 78.4% agreed with asking the ‘show me’ question while the candidate is driving

Helping you through a lifetime of safe drivingTransport Minister, Andrew Jones, said:
Our roads are among the safest in the world. However, road collisions are the biggest killer of young people.
These changes will help us to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads and equip new drivers with the skill they need to use our roads safely.

DVSA Chief Executive, Gareth Llewellyn, said:
DVSA’s priority is to help you through a lifetime of safe driving.
Making sure the driving test better assesses a driver’s ability to drive safely and independently is part of our strategy to help you stay safe on Britain’s roads.

It’s vital that the driving test keeps up to date with new vehicle technology and the areas where new drivers face the greatest risk once they’ve passed their test.

Read more about what will happen during the driving test from 4 December 2017.

Driving examiner strike: candidates advised to attend tests

19/11/2015

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Driving examiner strike: candidates advised to attend tests

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) wants you to turn up for your driving test, despite the potential for strike action by some driving examiners on Thursday 19 November 2015.

DVSA is doing all it can to make sure that tests go ahead as planned and recommends that you turn up for your test. Not all examiners are union members, and those that are might still turn up for work.

If there’s no examiner available for your test

DVSA will book a new test appointment for you automatically if there’s no examiner available for your test. You’ll get details of your new appointment within 5 to 10 working days.

Out of pocket expenses

You can claim out-of-pocket expenses if your test is cancelled, but you must have turned up for your test to do this. If you don’t turn up for your test, you’ll have to rebook your own test and you won’t be able to claim out of pocket expenses.

You can find details about claiming out-of-pocket expenses on GOV.UK.
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Driving licence changes

20/5/2015

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Updates and advice to motorists on abolition of the counterpart to the photocard driving licence.

From 8 June 2015, the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence will not be valid and will no longer be issued by DVLA. The counterpart was introduced to display driving licence details that could not be included on the photocard. These details include some vehicle categories you are entitled to drive and any endorsement/penalty points. 

What this means for you

Customers with existing paper counterparts

If you already hold a paper counterpart, after 8 June 2015 it will no longer have any legal status. You should destroy your paper counterpart after this date but you still need to keep your current photocard driving licence.
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How To Book Driving Test in A Short Period or ASAP?

29/11/2014

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How To Book Driving Test in A Short Period or ASAP?

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We will keep checking for cancellation and when a date become available we will alert you immediately if suitable for you.
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Driving examiner on strike again...

26/11/2014

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Driving examiners across the UK are to stage a one-day strike over pay

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Driving examiners across the UK are to stage a one-day strike over pay, threatening disruption to thousands of driving tests.


Around 1,500 examiners will walk out on February 17 after voting heavily in favour of industrial action.

The Public and Commercial Services Union said 5,000 driving tests will be disrupted by the stoppage.

The examiners voted by over 70% in favour of industrial action in a long-running dispute over pay.

It will be the first strike by driving test examiners in more than a decade.

The union also announced that administrative workers at driving centres will strike for two days, February 16 and 17, because of the pay row.


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Driving licence Updates and advice on abolition of the paper counterpart no long required

26/11/2014

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In 2015, DVLA will no longer issue the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence.

What this means for you

You do not need to take any action, just keep your current photocard driving licence.

If you have an old style paper driving licence issued before the photocard was introduced in 1998, this change won’t affect you, and you should keep your licence.

The next time you need to update your name, address or renew your licence, you will be issued with a photocard only.


Entitlements, penalty points and the status of your driving licence won’t change.

What to do with your paper counterpartWhen DVLA stops issuing the counterpart of the driving licence, those drivers who already have a counterpart may destroy it.

You’ll still be able to use the counterpart driving licence to change your address with DVLA. You can also change your address online.

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Organisations and businesses that check the driving licence counterpartDVLA is developing a new digital enquiry service for launch later this year that will allow organisations and businesses (such as employers and car hire companies) to view information they can currently see on the driving licence counterpart. 

This new service will be offered in addition to the existing services, but is designed for those who have a business need for real-time access to the information and may not wish to call DVLA or be in a position to use an intermediary.

Driving licence information via this service will only be made available to those who have a right to see it, and with the knowledge of the driving licence holder.

NewsletterStakeholders and commercial customers can find further information about the abolition of the counterpart in our newsletters.

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Driving examiner will on strike on 15 October 2014 however any  cancelled tests to be rebooked: Nothing to worry

1/10/2014

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Driving test candidates who had their test cancelled because of strike action will have their test rebooked at no further cost.

Some driving examiners who are members of the Public and Commercial Service union took strike action on Wednesday 15 October 2014. Around 85% of driving tests went ahead as planned.

You won’t have to contact the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency to rebook if you couldn’t take your test because of the strike action. You should hear from the agency with a new test date within 5 to 10 working days.




You can change the new test date if it doesn’t suit you.

Out of pocket expensesYou can claim out of pocket expenses if your test was cancelled, but you must have turned up for your test to be able to do this. If you didn’t turn up, you’ll have to rebook your own test and won’t be able to claim expenses. 

Find out how to claim out-of-pocket expenses


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