DVSA Show Me

Unit Three Subject 1: DVSA Show Me Questions

Unit 3 - Basic Skills:
Home page

1 - Show/Tell:
1. Overview

2 - Drivers Eyesight:
1. Introduction
2. Eye checks
3. Eyesight problems
4. Project

3 - Cockpit Drill:
1. Introduction
2. The drill
3. Explanation

4 - Moving off:
1. Introduction
2. The basics
3. POM Introduction
4. Prepare
5. Observe
6. Move
7. Brake tests
8. Stopping
9. Summary
10. Project

5 - Using Gears:
1. Introduction
2. Observation
3. Selective gear changing
4. Smooth changes

6 - Hazard Routine:
1. Introduction
2. Easy starting point
3. Mirrors
4. Signals
5. Manoeuvre
6. Project

7 - Junctions:
1. Introduction
2. Emerging
3. Approaching
4. Approaching right
5. Crossroads
6. Roundabouts

8 - Hills:
1. Introduction
2. Downhill safety
3. Parking
4. Uphill starts
5. Downhill starts

9 - Emergency Stop:
1. Introduction
2. The method
3. Skids
4. The driving test
5. Project

DRIVING HOME PAGE

Show tell questions

The Vehicle Safety Check questions were introduced in September 2003 to make sure that all driving test candidates understand basic car-care and are able to operate all the vehicle controls. The questions were updated in 2017 to include questions asked while the car is on the move.

You don't have to be a mechanic to drive a car or to be an ADI - but there are some safety critical areas that you must be aware of to make sure that you and your future customers remain safe and within the law.

All of the items that are covered in this unit are those that would normally be done in daily or weekly vehicle checks and some have already been covered in the Car-Care units.

Driving test questions

While the ADI Show/Tell questions are the same as those asked to basic driving test candidates, the pass requirement is higher. 'L' test candidates are asked two questions about the operation and maintenance of the vehicle used for test, ADI Part-Two candidates are asked five questions.

The examiner will ask you:

Three ‘tell me’ question (where you explain how you’d carry out a safety task) at the start of your test, before you start driving

Two ‘show me’ question (where you show how you’d carry out a safety task) while you’re driving

You’ll get a driving fault for each incorrect answer you give.

Given that you are only allowed a maximum of six driving faults during the test you cannot afford to answer any of these questions incorrectly!

The examiner will be assessing:

The accuracy of your answers

Your understanding of the relevant information

Your safety awareness when completing the checks

Show me video

Note: This video is designed by the DVSA for learner drivers and therefore states that only two questions will be asked - remember that you will have to answer five questions.

See the tell me video in car care or click the link at the end of the video to watch on you tube.

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