Show Me Tell Me Questions

TELL ME QUESTIONS

Q: Tell me how you would make sure the brakes are working before starting a journey.
Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. The brakes should be tested as you set off and the car should not pull to one side.
Q: Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures and how you would check them.
In the manufacturer’s handbook. Use a reliable pressure gauge and check them when the tyres are cold.
Q: Tell me how you would make sure that your head restraint is correctly adjusted to give you the best protection in the event of a crash.
The head restraint should be adjusted so the rigid part of the head restraint is as high as your eyes or the top of your ears.
Q: Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure they have sufficient tread depth and their general condition is safe to use on the road.
There should be no cuts or bulges. There should be 1.6mm of tread depth across the central three quarters of the breadth of the tyre around the entire outer circumference of the tyre.
Q: Tell me how you would check that the head and tails lights are working. You do not have to exit the vehicle.

Explain that you would operate the switch (turn on the ignition if necessary) then walk around the vehicle.

Q: Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti-lock braking system.
A warning light will come on if there was a fault.
Q: Tell me how you would check that the direction indicators are working. You don’t have to exit the vehicle.
Explain that you would operate the direction indicators and then walk around the car. You do not have to exit the vehicle.
Q: Tell me how you would check the brake lights are working on this car.
Explain that you would operate the brake pedal and use reflections in windows or ask someone to help you.
Q: Tell me how you would check the power steering is working before starting a journey.
The steering should not become heavy. As you move off gently move the steering wheel and you should notice movement in the car and a warning light will appear on the instrument panel.
Q: Tell me how you switch on the rear fog lights and when you would use them
Operate the dipped headlight switch and turn on the rear fog lights. To be used in poor visibility when visibility is reduced to less than 100 metres.
Q: Tell me how you would switch the headlights from dipped to main beam and how you would know the main beam is on.
Turn on the dipped headlights and push the headlight arm away from you. A blue warning light will appear on the instrument panel.
12. Q: Open the bonnet and tell me how you check the engine oil.
Identify the oil dipstick pull it out clean with a cloth and put it back in, then take it out again and it should be between the minimum and maximum markers.
13. Q: Open the bonnet and tell how you would check the engine coolant.
Identify the engine coolant bottle and it should be between the minimum and maximum markers.
14. Q: Open the bonnet and tell me how you would check the brake fluid level.
Identify the brake fluid bottle and it should be between the minimum and maximum level.

SHOW ME QUESTIONS

When it is safe to do so, show me how you wash and clean the rear windscreen.
When it is safe to do so, show me how you wash and clean the front windscreen.
When it is safe to do so, show me how you switch on the dipped headlights.
When it safe to do so, show me how you turn on the rear demister.
When it is safe to do so, show me how you would operate the horn.
When it is safe to do so, show me how you would demist the front windscreen.
When it is safe to do so, show me how you would open and close the side window.

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Our prices

One-hour driving lessons – £35
One-hour and a half lesson – £50
A block of 10 one-hour lessons – £350

Louis Green

Without a doubt the best instructor in Swindon, big Thankyou to Barry, top bloke.

Brandon Kearns

I highly recommend Barry I passed my driving test 3 years ago now and still have a clean licence aha. Very friendly easy to get along with and a great teacher. Sorry it took so long to leave a review Barry.

HelenE-1

Big thank you from jacks mum

My son is only 17 and he started his lessons with Barry from scratch… He passed both his theory and practical first time. Thank you very much… I will recommend you to everyone….

EthanH-49

Brilliant instructor

An absolute amazing instructor, has a very good way of teaching. Never made me feel nervous about driving or my tests. I definitely recommend to everyone looking for an instructor

JakeN-66

Amazing instructor

Great instructor, very patient, friendly and all around great person. Barry adapted my lessons to fit my learning style and made me feel confident and calm behind the wheel,
10/10 would recommend

SamS-1294

5 star driving instructor! Highly recommended

Barry is excellent, really patient driving instructor. Would highly recommend

HarryK-200

Amazing

Barry is a brilliant driving instructor as he ensures that I feel comfortable and happy when driving. He also has very encouraging and positive approach to teaching.

LucyH-637

Great instructor

Such a good experience, great instructor, got me a pass first time 🙂

AliceK-72

Top driving instructor

Barry was an excellent driving instructor and I couldn’t recommend him enough. He was kind and patient with me, and was incredibly reliable also. He had excellent communication, even throughout Covid. Thank you barry for supporting me to pass my test!

SamuelK-71

Amazing Driving Instructor

Excellent driving instructor, made it super easy to learn whilst also having a laugh. Barry is very reliable, patient and makes you feel comfortable behind the wheel. He got me a first time pass and I would highly recommend him.

DanW-646

Great experience

Barry is a really good instructor, made me feel comfortable from the first lesson and made it really easy to learn. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for an instructor.

JakeW-291

Excellent

Barry is very good instructor, makes you very comfortable but also have a laugh at the same time. I passed my test with no minor faults. Highly recommend

ArranB-20

Fabulous

Fantastic instructor. Easily the best around Swindon and surrounding areas would highly recommend

RhysS-68

Driving instructor

Barry is the best in the business, he is a top guy and will make you the best you can be. Would definitely recommend.

BenP-2420

Outstanding Driving Instructor

Amazing Driver Instructer. Goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable when driving. Highly recommend!!

JackG-435

Highly recommend!!

Can’t thank Barry enough for helping me through learning to drive. Has a great way of teaching and when the self doubts start to come in he makes sure they are overcome quickly.

MatthewF-400

Excellent Driving School

I had an excellent time learning to drive with Barry and I am very thankful for getting into a car and learning to drive as quick as what I did.

Barry reassures you and ensures that you as a learner are happy and ready to proceed with learning to help you understand what you need to know for test and how to be a safe driver.

All in all Barry provides an excellent driving school, and is a personal recommendation of mine to anyone else looking to jump into the drivers seat and learn to a high and safe standard. Pricing is fair in comparison to other driving schools too when looking around and for what you’d get, it’s a no brainer.

Thank you so much Barry.
-Matt

RobbieI-4

Amazing and really recommend

very good instructor, clear and simple, helped me a lot and did not waste time in lessons, had an awful first instructor so Barry really stepped up to help get ready for my test! recommend to everyone

EmilyD-385

Supportive Driving Instructor

Barry was very helpful and supportive, he put me at ease and gave me the courage to pass first time. Very friendly, and would recommend.

JackR-560

Great experience

Brilliant instructor, makes you feel very relaxed when you’re behind the wheel and explains things very clearly whenever you do something wrong. Highly recommended.