Driving Test Prep
Show Me,
Tell Me
The DVSA vehicle safety questions asked at the start of your practical test. Organised by category so you can focus on what you need.
14 Tell Me
verbal
7 Show Me
while driving
3 Bonnet
open required
On Test Day
What actually happens
At the test centre
One Tell Me question before you start. You answer verbally. Some require you to open the bonnet and point to the relevant component.
While you're driving
One Show Me question during the drive. You physically demonstrate the control at a safe moment. Keep full control of the car at all times.
One fault if wrong
Both questions wrong counts as just one driving fault. Getting them right builds a confident start to the rest of your test.
Answered verbally, car stationary
Tell Me Questions
Brakes and Safety
3 questions
Tyres
2 questions
Lights and Signals
5 questions
Comfort and Visibility
1 question
Under the Bonnet
3 questions · bonnet required
Demonstrated while driving
Show Me Questions
The examiner asks you to demonstrate a control at a safe moment during the drive. Keep full control of the car. Safety always comes first.
Wipers and Visibility
4 questions
Lights
1 question
Controls
2 questions
Ready to book your lessons?
Your Bee Drive instructor will walk you through every show me and tell me answer in the car so you are fully confident on test day.
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