‘Show Me, Tell Me’ Questions – What to Expect in Your Driving Test
- LPass'o Driving School
- Aug 15
- 2 min read
‘Show Me, Tell Me’ Questions – What to Expect in Your Driving Test
When you take your practical driving test, you’ll be asked one ‘Tell Me’ question at the start of the test and one ‘Show Me’ question while you’re driving.
These questions are designed to test your knowledge of basic car safety and maintenance – and to make sure you’re confident handling simple tasks behind the wheel.
At LPass’o Driving School, we make sure all our pupils are fully prepared for both.
What is a ‘Tell Me’ question?
This is asked before you start driving. You’ll be asked to explain how you’d carry out a safety check or task. You won’t need to demonstrate it – just talk the examiner through the process.
Example:
“Tell me how you’d check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.”
What is a ‘Show Me’ question?
This happens while you’re driving. The examiner will ask you to physically show them how you’d carry out a basic function in the car.
Example:
“When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you’d wash and clean the rear windscreen?”
How to Prepare
At LPass’o, we go through every question with you during your lessons. You’ll also get:
A printed reference sheet (like the one below) with all current DVSA questions
Real-world practice in the car with your instructor
Clear explanations to help you understand what’s being asked and why
The more familiar you are with these, the less pressure you’ll feel on test day.
Summary
‘Show Me, Tell Me’ questions aren’t there to trip you up – they’re simple checks that every safe driver should be confident doing. Your instructor will make sure you know them inside out.
If you’ve got your test coming up soon and want to go over these again, just ask during your next lesson. Or get in touch to book a lesson with one of our qualified instructors.
