Enterprise School of Motoring (Redditch)

At the start of the driving test the examiner will ask you two questions on basic car maintenance. Your will be either asked to either describe how you would do something, a 'tell me' question, or be asked to perform a task, a 'show me' question. Don't worry the questions are quite rudimentary and a complete list of the questions is shown below. Please print out this page using your browsers print facility and use it in conjunction the engine layout page.

New Questions were added in July 2008, this page includes these new questions.

Special note ; for all electrical questions start by tell the examiner that you would turn the ignition key  to 'stage 2' to turn on all electrics.

'Tell me' questions

Q: Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car.         A: Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors etc, or ask someone to help.

Q: Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.         A:  Brakes should be tested as you set off. Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Vehicle should not pull to one side.

Q: Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.         A: Check the manufacturer's guide for pressure values, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don't forget the spare tyre, so check all five. Use a reliable tyre pressure gauge.

Q: 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.         A: No cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference. Again check all five. Use a reliable tread depth gauge.

Q: Tell me how you would check that the horn is working.         A: Take the car off the public road and sound the horn.

	Q: Tell me how you would check the hand brake for excessive wear.         A: Apply the hand brake and when it is fully applied it must secure itself, the working travel should not be excessive.
	Q:  Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of   a   crash   A: The head restraint should be adjusted so the back of the skull, is the first to make contact with the restraint and supports the head from moving backwards. N.B. Some restraints might not be adjustable
	Q: Tell me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working.         A: Operate  light switch to dipped head lights switch , I would walk round vehicle inspecting lights.

Q: Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti lock braking system.         A: Warning light in the dash will illuminate if there is a fault with the anti lock braking system

'Show me' questions

Q: Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil.         A: Identify dipstick/oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the minimum/maximum markers.

Q: Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level.         A: Identify the over flow tank and the high/low level markings on the tank.

Q: Open the bonnet and identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is.          A: Identify the reservoir filler cap.

Q: 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.         A: Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings.

Q: Open the bonnet, identify where the power steering fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of power steering fluid.         A: Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings.  Note the New i20 does not have this unit.

Q: Show me/explain how you would check that the power-assisted steering is working before starting a journey.         A: If the steering becomes heavy the system may not be working properly. Before starting a journey two 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.

Q: Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working.         A: Apply the indicator stork switch both left and right and walk around the vehicle to check functioning of all indicators.

Q: Show me how you would check that the hazard warning lights are working.         A: Turn on the hazard warning switch and walk around the vehicle to check functioning of all lights.

	Q: Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers.         A: Operate right hand stork control,  pull towards you, to wash and wipe windscreen.
	Q: Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively, this should include both front and rear screens         A: Set all relevant controls including; fan, temperature, air direction  and heated rear window.
	Q: Show me how you would switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you would use them. A: Turn on Dipped head lights then rear fog light button  . Check warning light is on. Use fog lights only if visibility is below 100 meters

Q: Show me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam is on whilst inside the car.         A: Turn on dipped head lights, push left-hand stork away from you,  check the blue  main beam warning light is on. V6.1