Show me, Tell me

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Calin's Car
Mike's Way Driving School Black Seat Leon (manual)
Seat Leon (manual)
 

During a drive questions:

 

 

Underneath the bonnet:

 
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Mike's Car
Mike's Way Driving School
Toyota Corolla (manual)
 

During a drive questions:

 
 
 
 

Underneath the bonnet:

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Jamil's Car
Toyota Auris (automatic)
 

During a drive questions:

 
 

 

Underneath the bonnet:

Tell me

One question will be asked before you start driving

Q1 — Open the bonnet and explain how you would check the oil level of the engine?
Q2 — Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the level of the engine coolant and tell me how you would check that its level is correct.
Q3 — Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level.
Q4 — Open the bonnet, identify where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Q5 — Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car.
Q6 — Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.
Q7 — Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressure for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.
Q8 — Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
Q9 — Tell me how you would know whether there is something wrong with the antilock braking system/ the electronic stability programme.
Q10 — Tell me how would you adjust the head restrains to get best neck and head protection in the case of an accident.
Q11 — Tell me how would you check that the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
Q12 — Tell me how would you check that the headlights and tail lights are working.
Q13 — Tell me how you would check that the direction indicators are working.
Q14 — Tell me how you would switch on the fog lights and when would you use them.
Q15 — Tell me how you would switch lights from dipped beam to full beam.

Show me

One question will be asked while you are driving

  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?

Mike’s Additional questions

You won't be asked these questions but it's good to know

Q16 — What may cause windows inside to get misty more easily?
Q17 — How often should you change wiper blades so you get the best visibility through windscreen?
Q18 — Although it is legal in the UK to have different tyre makes on every wheel but tell me why it might be dangerous?
Q19 — What danger may cause fastening seatbelt over the winter coat / jacket?
Q20 — What is the maximum time of the journey you can make in one day so you can have reaction time at the same level as at the start of your journey?
Q21 — Why is it dangerous to use winter tyres when average temperature is above 7 degrees?