Show Me Tell Me Questions
All 21 official DVSA vehicle safety questions — 7 Show Me & 14 Tell Me — practise them all before your UK practical driving test.
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What Are Show Me Tell Me Questions?
The Show Me Tell Me is the vehicle safety check section of the UK practical driving test. There are a total of 21 questions — comprising 7 Show Me questions (demonstrated while driving) and 14 Tell Me questions (answered verbally before the test drive begins). Your examiner will ask one Tell Me before you set off and one Show Me while you are driving. One minor fault is allowed across both questions combined. Use this free interactive tool to practise all 21 before your test day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I get a Show Me Tell Me question wrong? ＋
Getting one wrong gives you a minor fault. You are allowed up to 15 minor faults across the whole test, so one minor for Show Me Tell Me won't automatically fail you.
How many Show Me Tell Me questions are there in total? ＋
There are 21 official DVSA Show Me Tell Me questions — 7 Show Me questions (demonstrated while driving) and 14 Tell Me questions (answered verbally). Your examiner will ask one of each on test day, chosen at random from the full bank of 21.
Will my examiner open the bonnet with me? ＋
For Tell Me questions about engine components (oil, coolant, brake fluid), you and the examiner will be at the front of the car with the bonnet open before the test drive begins.
Which Show Me Tell Me questions come up most often? ＋
Any of the 21 can come up on your test. Questions about engine oil, tyres and lights are commonly reported by learners. Practise all 21 equally to be fully prepared.
