Show Me, Tell Me Questions 2025: Essential Guide for UK Driving Test

At PRIPlus School of Motoring, we prepare you for success in your driving test. A key part of the UK practical driving test is the “Show Me, Tell Me” section, where you demonstrate your knowledge of vehicle safety and maintenance.

This guide will help you master every question, ensuring you are fully prepared for your test.

What Are “Show Me, Tell Me” Questions?

• Tell Me Questions: Asked before you start driving, requiring you to explain how to check or operate a vehicle component.
• Show Me Questions: Asked while you are driving, requiring you to demonstrate how to use a vehicle control.

Show Me Questions for the UK Driving Test (2025)

1. How to Check and Use Vehicle Controls

• Horn – “Show me how to use the horn.”
  Answer: Briefly press the horn button, ensuring it is safe to do so.
• Indicators – “Show me how you’d check that your indicators are working.”
  Answer: Turn on the indicators and check the dashboard lights or reflections.
• Hazard Warning Lights – “Show me how to switch on your hazard lights.”
  Answer: Press the hazard button, marked with a red triangle symbol on the dashboard.

2. Lights and Visibility

• Dipped Headlights – “Show me how to turn on your dipped headlights.”
  Answer: Use the headlight switch or stalk to activate them.
• Fog Lights – “Show me how to turn on the rear fog lights.”
  Answer: Turn on the rear fog light switch, usually used when visibility is poor.

3. Windows and Windscreens

• Front Demister – “Show me how to set the demister to clear the windows.”
  Answer: Adjust the fan speed, temperature, and airflow settings to clear the windscreen effectively.
• Rear Windscreen Wash – “Show me how you’d clean the rear windscreen.”
  Answer: Activate the rear wiper and washer controls.
• Windows – “Show me how to open and close your driver’s window.”
  Answer: Use the window control button, ensuring safety.

Tell Me Questions for the UK Driving Test (2025)

1. Essential Safety Checks Before Driving

• Brakes – “Tell me how you’d check that the brakes are working before setting off.”
  Answer: Press the brakes as you move off. They should not feel soft or spongy, and the car should not pull to one side.
• Head Restraint – “How should the head restraint be adjusted for safety?”
  Answer: Adjust it so the rigid part is level with the top of your ears and as close to your head as comfortable.

2. Under-the-Bonnet Checks

• Oil Level – “Open the bonnet and tell me how you’d check the engine oil level.”
  Answer: Locate the dipstick, pull it out, wipe it clean, reinsert it, then check that the oil is between the minimum and maximum markers.
• Coolant Level – “How would you check the engine coolant level?”
  Answer: Locate the coolant reservoir and check that the fluid is between the minimum and maximum lines.
• Brake Fluid – “Where is the brake fluid reservoir, and how do you check the level?”
  Answer: Identify the brake fluid reservoir and make sure the fluid is above the minimum mark.

3. Tyre and Lighting Checks

• Tyre Pressures – “Where can you find the recommended tyre pressures, and how do you check them?”
  Answer: Check the car manual or driver’s door sticker. Use a pressure gauge when the tyres are cold.
• Windscreen Washer Fluid – “Where is the windscreen washer reservoir, and how do you check its level?”
  Answer: Point out the washer reservoir, usually transparent, and check the fluid level.
• Lighting & Reflectors – “How would you check that your lights and reflectors are clean and working properly?”
  Answer: Walk around the car and visually inspect for dirt, damage, or misalignment.

How to Pass Your Driving Test: PRIPlus Top Tips

• Practice with Your Instructor – Your PRIPlus instructor will guide you through these questions to ensure you’re fully prepared.
• Think Safety First – Only perform the Show Me tasks when it’s safe to do so. The examiner is checking your judgment.
• Know Your Car – Controls can vary, so get familiar with your test vehicle’s layout before test day.
• Take Your Time – If you forget an answer, stay calm and think it through. Accuracy matters more than speed.

At PRIPlus School of Motoring, we don’t just help you pass your test—we prepare you for a lifetime of safe driving.

Book your driving lessons with PRIPlus today and get test-ready.