Official DVSA Questions
Master all 14 "Tell Me" questions and the 7 "Show Me" tasks. Use these cards to study during your lessons.
1. Checking Brakes
Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Test them as you move off; the car should not pull to one side.
2. Tyre Pressure Info
Refer to the manufacturer’s guide. Use a reliable gauge to check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold.
3. Head Restraint Adjustment
The rigid part should be at least as high as the eye or top of the ears, and as close to the back of the head as comfortable.
4. Tyre Tread & Condition
Check for no cuts or bulges. Ensure 1.6mm of tread depth across the central ¾ of the breadth and the entire circumference.
5. Headlights & Taillights
Explain: Turn on the switch (turn on ignition if necessary), then walk around the vehicle to check the lights.
6. ABS Problem
The ABS warning light should illuminate on the dashboard if there is a fault with the system.
7. Indicators Check
Explain: Turn on the hazard warning lights and walk around the vehicle to check all six bulbs.
8. Brake Lights Check
Explain: Operate the brake pedal and make use of reflections in windows or doors, or ask someone to help.
9. Power Steering Check
If the steering becomes heavy, the system may be faulty. Check by applying slight pressure on the wheel while starting the engine; it should yield slightly.
10. Rear Fog Lights
Operate switch (dipped beams on). Explain: Check warning light is on. Use them only when visibility is under 100 metres.
11. Dipped to Main Beam
Operate the switch and check the main beam blue warning light on the dashboard is illuminated.
The examiner will ask you to demonstrate one of these when it is safe.
Task 1 & 2: Windscreens
Show how to wash and clean the front windscreen, and then the rear windscreen.
Task 3: Dipped Headlights
Show how to switch on your dipped headlights while driving.
Task 4: Rear Demister
Show how to set the rear demister to clear the back window.
Task 5: Horn
Show how to operate the horn (use only when necessary and safe).
Task 6: Front Demister
Show how to operate the controls to clear the front windscreen.
Task 7: Side Window
Show how to open and close the side window.
12. Engine Oil
Identify dipstick. Explain: Wipe it clean, dip it back in, and check level is between min/max markers.
13. Engine Coolant
Identify high/low level markings on header tank and describe topping up to correct level.
14. Brake Fluid
Identify reservoir and check level against high and low markings on the side.
15. Screenwash
Identify the reservoir (usually a blue cap with a wiper symbol). Explain that you would check the level and top it up as required.
Ford Focus Layout
Locate the front central dipstick and the coolant tank on the rear left of the engine bay.
Hyundai i20 Layout
Point out the screenwash near the front left and the oil dipstick near the front center.
Ford Fiesta Eco Boost Layout
Locate the central dipstick and the coolant tank, next to the brake fluid on the rear left of the engine bay.
Toyota Yaris 1.5 Hybrid Layout
Point out the brake fluid rear left hybrid motor coolant rear right, screenwash and oil dipstick near the front left and the oil dipstick near the front center, main engine coolasnt is front right.
Suzuki Swift boosterjet Layout
Locate the central dipstick and the coolant tank on the front rightof the engine bay.
Toyota Auris diesel
Point out the coolant an screenwash near the front left and the oil dipstick near the front center, brake fluid back right.
Test Day Essentials
Double-check these items before your instructor arrives for your pick-up.
Provisional Licence
The most important item. No licence means no test and a lost fee.
Glasses/Lenses
You must be able to read a number plate from 20 metres.
Be Early
We aim to arrive at the test centre 10 minutes before your slot.
The official DVSA questions are available here DVSA Driving Test Questions
How to operate wipers and demister on a Fiesta
If you spend a little time reading these questions then they should be easy enough to answer on your test. They are mostly simple questions that can often be made over-complicated. With all of these questions, it is best to give a simple straight forward answer.
As you can now obtain a serious fault for not answering the driving test questions, it is therefore very important that you are fully conversant with all the questions and that you are familiar with the controls.
You can also pick up a serious fault for losing any control of the vehicle while attempting to answer the question. If you are unsure simply pull up on the left and have a look where the control is, then it will be easy for you to demonstrate it while you are on the move.