Answer: The ‘Show Me, Tell Me’ questions are part of the UK driving test, designed to assess your knowledge of basic car safety and maintenance.

‘Tell Me’ Questions (Before Driving)

You’ll be asked to explain how you’d carry out a safety check. You don’t have to physically do it—just describe the process.

Examples:

• Tell me how you’d check the brakes are working before starting a journey.
• Tell me where you’d find the information for the recommended tyre pressures and how you’d check them.
• Tell me how you’d check the headlights and tail lights are working.

‘Show Me’ Questions (While Driving)

You’ll be asked to physically demonstrate how to operate a car control while on the move.

Examples:

• Show me how you’d wash and clean the front windscreen.
• Show me how you’d set the rear demister.
• Show me how you’d sound the horn.

Answer: You must be at least 17 years old before being allowed to learn on the roads.

Answer: Online through the GOV.UK website.

Answer: No, but it’s recommended to study for it early as you can’t book a practical test without passing it

Answer: Varies depending on the individual, but typically around 45 hours with a professional instructor.

Answer: Yes, if they are over 21, have held a full UK licence for at least 3 years, and are insured to supervise you.

Answer: It depends on your needs and preferences! Here’s a breakdown to help you decide:

At Bayview Automatic Driving School we ONLY offer Automatic lessons

Learn in a Manual If:

✅ You want the flexibility to drive both manual and automatic cars.
✅ You plan to drive in countries where manual cars are common.
✅ You enjoy having more control over the car, especially in performance driving.
✅ You want to develop a skill that could be useful for future driving opportunities (e.g., certain jobs require manual driving).

Learn in an Automatic If:

✅ You want an easier and quicker learning experience.
✅ You’ll primarily be driving in heavy traffic, where automatics are more convenient.
✅ You don’t plan on driving a manual in the future.
✅ You want to focus more on road awareness and less on gear changes.

If you’re unsure, learning in a manual gives you more flexibility, but if ease and convenience are your priority, an automatic might be the better choice.

Answer: Consult your driving instructor who can assess your skills, he may also conduct a mock test.

See if you are ready read the advice from the DVSA on being  Ready To Pass?

Answer: You can reschedule your test after a 10-day waiting period, allowing time to review your performance with your instructor and address the areas that need improvement