Section 5
Show Me / Tell Me — Official Lists
One Tell Me question at the start of the practical test, one Show Me while driving. Practice explaining clearly and simply.
How it works
Tell Me = explain how you would do something (before you drive). Show Me = demonstrate a control safely while driving. Both come from the official DVSA list below.
Tell Me questions (14)
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Tell me how you’d check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.
Answer
Try saying the answer out loud, then reveal to check.
Show Me questions (7)
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When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the rear windscreen?
Answer
Try saying the answer out loud, then reveal to check.
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