Show Me, Tell Me Questions — 2026 DVSA List
Every current DVSA show-me and tell-me question, with answers our ADIs use on test day.
At the start of every UK practical driving test, the examiner asks one 'tell me' (vehicle safety) question before you drive, and one 'show me' (vehicle safety) question while you drive. Get one wrong and it's a single minor; get both wrong and it's still just one minor — but knowing them cold is the easiest mark on the test.
Who it's for
- Learners with a practical test booked in 2026
- Anyone unsure of dashboard warning lights
- Foreign-licence converters new to UK car checks
- Parents helping their teenager revise pre-test
What's included
- All current tell-me questions with model answers
- All current show-me questions with the actions examiners want
- Vehicle-specific notes for hybrid and EV cars
- Common examiner follow-ups and what to say
- Practice walkaround in every lesson
How it works
1. Learn the list
Use the question summary below and our printable PDF to revise.
2. Practise in lessons
Your instructor runs through tell-me at the start of every lesson and show-me while driving.
3. Test-day confidence
By test day you'll have rehearsed every question on the live DVSA list.
Frequently asked questions
How many show-me tell-me questions are there?+
There are around 14 tell-me and 7 show-me questions on the current DVSA list, updated periodically.
What happens if I get one wrong?+
One incorrect answer counts as a single minor (driving fault). Multiple incorrect answers still only count as one minor in total.
Are the questions different for automatic cars?+
Mostly the same, but some clutch- and gear-specific questions don't apply. Hybrid and EV cars have a few unique safety questions.
Do you cover these in every lesson?+
Yes — our instructors weave show-me / tell-me practice into every lesson so they become automatic by test day.
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