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| This page contains detailed information about the Theory Test,
training we provide for it, the Albion Driving Centre Students Work Station and
the Show Me/Tell Me questions. |
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| STUDENTS WORK
STATION |
An
innovative folder packed full of everthing a learner driver would need! Our
work station contains the following information ...
- Albion Driving School contact information
- Appointment and progress cards
- Drivers record
- Private practice record
- Research, Study & Mock Theory test papers
- Student FAQ's
- Application forms for Driving Licence and Theory/Practical tests
- Mock driving test reports
- Car Insurance group guide
- Hazard Perception Hand-Outs
- Show Me / Tell Questions
- Car Insurance discount providers
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| CURRENT THEORY
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From
30th April 2009 ....
The Driving Standards Agency has increased the Theory Test Questions from
35 to 50 multiple choice. The reason for the increase is to
develop higher standards and road safety. The new time allowed for the Theory
Questions is 57 minutes. The new pass mark is 43 out
of 50.
The fee has increased from £30.00 to £31.00
The Hazard Perception Test remains unchanged at this time. |
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| SHOW ME / TELL ME
QUESTIONS |
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Car Tests-Safety Check questions and answers for car tests. (Show
me / Tell me) The source material is to be found in the DSA publications
"Driving the Essential Skills"and "The Official DSA Driving
Tests". Advice and information on how to carry out vehicle safety checks
can also be found in the manufacturer's handbook.
| Q1 |
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. |
| Open
the bonnet, identify dipstick /oil level indicator, describe how to check the
oil level against the minimum and maximum markers. |
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| Q2 |
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. |
| Open
the bonnet, identify minimum and maximum markers on header tank and describe
how to top up to correct level. |
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| Q3 |
Open
the bonnet, identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how
you would check the washer level. |
| Open
the bonnet, identify windscreen washer reservoir and explain how to check the
level and top up weekly. |
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| Q4 |
Open
the bonnet, identify where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you
would check that you have a safe level of brake fluid. |
| Open
the bonnet, identify where the brake fluid reservoir is and check the level
between minimum and maximum markers. |
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| Q5 |
Tell
me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for
this car and how pressures should be checked. |
| Manufacturer's
recommended guide in the handbook. Use reliable gauge, check and adjust the
pressures when the tyres are, not forgetting the spare tyre, remember to refit
valve caps. |
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| Q6 |
Tell
me how you would check the tyres to ensire that they have sufficient tread
depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road. |
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minimum of 1.6mm depth of tread all the way across and around the tyre. There
should be no lumps, bumps or cuts and bulges in the tyre. |
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| Q7 |
Tell
me how you would check that the brakes are working before going on a
journey. |
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footbrake should not feel too soft and spongy. Brakes should be tested as you
set off and the vehicle should not pull to one side. |
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| Q8 |
Tell
me how you would check that the headlights and tail lights are working. |
| Turn
the headlight switch on. Now tell me. (don't go round car) |
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| Q9 |
Tell
me how you would make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it
provides the best protection in the event of a crash. |
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head restraint should be adjusted to the rigid part of the heat restraint is a
least as high as the eyes or tops of the ears, and as lose to the head as is
comfortable. NB. Some restraints may not be adjustable. |
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| Q10 |
Tell
me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking
system. |
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light on the dashboard should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti-lock
braking system. |
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| Q11 |
Explain
to me how you would check the power assisted steering is working before
starting a journey. |
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the sterring becomes heavy the system may not be working properly. Drive
forwards and turn the steering wheel. The wheel should turn noticeably with you
and shouldn't feel heavy. |
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| Q12 |
Show
me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car. (I can
assist you). If you need to switch the ignition on, please don't start the
engine. |
| Check
handbrake / neutral. With ignition on, apply the footbrake, make use of garage
doors, windows etc., or ask someone to help. As this is now a show me question
the examiner may check the brake lights for you. If you need to switch on the
ignition first sit in the car. Check handbrake / neutral. Turn ignition until
the lights come on the dashboard. DO NOT START THE ENGINE. |
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| Q13 |
Show
me how you would check that all of the direction indicators are working |
| Switch
on the indicators or hazard warning lights and go around the vehicle to check
that all the indicators are working. Don't touch the ignition. |
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| Q14 |
Show
me how you would check that the horn is working (off road only). |
| Press
horn button. |
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| Q15 |
Show
me how you would check the parking brake (handbrake) for excessive wear, make
sure you keep control over the vehicle. This is now show me. |
| Apply
the footbrake. Demonstrate by releasing and re-applying the handbrake, so that
when the lever is fully applied that it secures itself and does now come up to
the end of its working travel. |
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| Q16 |
Show
me how you would clean the windscreen by using the windscreen washers and
wipers. |
| Check
handbrake / neutral. Turn the ignition until the lights come on the dashboard.
Operate the wash/wipe control. Do not start the engine. |
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| Q17 |
Show
me how you would set the demister controls to clear the windows effectively.
This would include front and rear screens. |
| Check
handbrake / neutral. Turn the ignition until the lights come on the dashboard.
Set all relevant controls including fan, temperature, air direction/source and
heated screen to clear windscreen and windows. Do not start the engine. |
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| Q18 |
Show
me how you would switch on the rear fog lights and explain when you would use
them. Do not start the engine. |
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the handbrake / neutral. Turn the ignition until the lights come on the
dashboard. Turn on dipped headlights. Then turn on rear fog lights. Check rear
fog lights warning switch is on in the dashboard. Fog lights should only be
used when visibility is less than 100 metres. |
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| Q19 |
Show
me how you switch your headlights from dipped beam to main beam and explain how
you would know the main beam is on whilst in the car. |
| Check
handbrake / neutral. Turn the igintion until lights come on the dashboard. Turn
on the head lights. Switch to main beam. Check main beam warning light in
dashboard. |
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Two questions from the show me / tell me list will be used at the
beginning of the test. |
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