Show me (involving opening the bonnet) 

Q1 - Describe how you would check the engine has sufficient oil?
Answer: Point to the dipstick—explain that you would check the oil when the engine is cold and the car is on level ground—you would remove the dipstick—wipe it—push it back in—take it out and check the level is in between the max/min marks.  
The examiner often asks where you would top the oil up if it was low:- Point to the oil filler cap.

Q2 - How would you check the engine coolant level?
Answer: Point to the water coolant holder and say that the level should be between the min/max marks. (To find the level—you can bounce the car up and down—be careful where you push down)
To top up you would only open the filler cap when the engine is cold and top up with a mixture of water and anti-freeze as recommended in the car manual.
(NB—If engine was hot you could be badly scalded if you attempted to take the cap off)

Q3 - How would you check the brake fluid level?
Answer: Point to the brake fluid reservoir and say that the level should be between the min/max marks  (To find the level—you can bounce the car up and down—be careful where you push down)

Q4 - How would you check the windscreen washer bottle level?
Answer: Point to the bottle, in many cars there isn’t a min/max mark so say that you would top it up on a regular basis (depending on how much it’s been used)

Show me (you actually do what it says in the answer)

Q5 - Show me how you would check the indicators are working?
Answer: Press the hazard warning button—walk around and check all 6 bulbs are working

Q6 - Show me how you would check the power steering is working?
Answer: Pull steering wheel down a quarter of a turn with the left hand. Turn the engine on—the wheel kicks if the system is working . Also whilst driving, if the steering gets heavy, there may be a fault in the system.  (NB-A small number of vehicles have an electric system—these are checked as above but just with the ignition being turned on)

Q7 - Show me how you would check the parking brake is working correctly?
Answer: Try and pull the parking brake (more commonly known as the handbrake) up further - show that it secures itself and also that it’s not at the end of its travel.  (No need to completely take the hand-brake off)

Q8 - Show me how you would check the horn is working?
Answer: Show the examiner where the horn button is and press it

Q9 - Show me how you would check the brake lights are working? 
Answer: Ask the examiner to go to the back of the car, turn the ignition on (do not start the engine) and apply the footbrake. Then ask the examiner if all brake lights are working

Q10 - Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers?Answer: Operate the wash and wipe control until the windscreen is clear (you will probably need to turn the ignition on)

Q11 - Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all windows effectively (include both front and rear windscreens)?
Answer: For the front windscreen—show the examiner all 3 key controls (Temperature, Direction and Fan speed) - adjust to the appropriate settings (you may need the ignition on).  For the rear windscreen show the examiner the heated rear screen switch and switch on.

Q12 - Show me how you would switch on the rear fog-light/s and explain when you would use them?Answer: Point to the rear fog light switch / switch on (you will probably need  to turn the ignition and headlights on) - point to the warning light on the dashboard and say that you would switch on when visibility is seriously reduced (to 100 metres or less) — must ensure they are switched off when visibility improves.   NB—No need to exit the vehicle to check fog light/s are working

Q13 - Show me how you would switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know that main beam is on whilst inside the car?
Answer: Turn the headlights on and operate the dipping switch whilst pointing to the main beam warning light on the dashboard (you will probably need to switch the ignition on)

Tell me  (involves just explaining the answer to the examiner)
Q14 - Tell me how you would check your tyres to ensure they are safe and legal to use on the road?Answer: 
A)  Tyre tread depth must be a minimum of 1.6mm across the central ¾ of the tyre breadth— around the whole circumference.  (It is wise to change the tyres at 3mm)
B)  Pressures must be correct
C)  Side walls must be free of cuts & bulges

Q15 - How do you ensure the tyre pressures are correct for your car?
Answer: Explain that you would obtain correct pressure figures from the car manual and when the tyres are cold—unscrew the valve cap and, using a reliable pressure gauge, fit the hose end over the valve and check the pressure reading—adjust as appropriate —replace the valve cap.  Also check the spare tyre.

Q16 - Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best possible protection in the event of a crash?
Answer:  Explain that the head restraint should be adjusted so that the rigid part of it is at the same height as the eyes or top of the ears—and it should be as close to the head as is comfortable

Q17 - Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey?
Answer: Explain that you would apply the footbrake—If it felt spongy or slack then I would not drive the car—if OK, once moving, I would test to see if the car pulls to one side upon braking

Q18 - Tell me how you would check the head & tail lights are working?
Answer: Explain that you would turn the headlights on (point to the switch) and check 6 bulbs  (two headlights/2 front sidelights/2 rear side lights) by walking  around the car   NB—may need to turn ignition on

Q19 - Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with the anti-lock braking system
Answer:  A warning light should appear on the dashboard if a fault occurred—you would then pull up in a safe and legal place and seek professional advice