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The Future of driver training

This section of the website is dedicated to the changes happening within the driver training industry.

Here at The Big Red L Company we like to keep everyone informed of any changes to the driving test or driving in general.

7th May 2008 New DSA Consultation - Learning to Drive Launched 7th May 2008 ends 8th Sept 2008

This is a must read / be involved process and will radically change the way people are taught and tested in the UK.

1st July 2008 Details of the changes to the Show Me, Tell Me as from 1st July 2008

1 Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil.
2 Show me / explain how you would check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.
3 Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level.
4 Show me how you would check the parking brake (handbrake) for excessive wear; make sure you keep safe control of the vehicle.
5 Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level.
6 Show me how you would check the horn is working (off road only).
7 Open the bonnet, identify where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic fluid.
8 Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working.
9 Show me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car. I can assist you, if you need to switch the ignition on, please don't start the engine).
10 Tell me how you would check the brakes are working before starting a journey.
11 Tell me how you would check the headlights and tail lights are working (no need to exit the vehicle).
12 Tell me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.
13 Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
14 Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washers and wipers.
15 Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively, this should include both front and rear screens.
16 Show me how you would switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you would use it/them.
17 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.
18 Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash
  Combination 01 - Q08 & Q10
Combination 02 - Q05 & Q09
Combination 03 - Q02 & Q12
Combination 04 - Q04 & Q05
Combination 05 - Q01 & Q12
Combination 06 - Q03 & Q18
Combination 07 - Q07 & Q13
Combination 08 - Q06 & Q13
Combination 09 - Q10 & Q14
Combination 10 - Q11 & Q15
Combination 11 - Q16 & Q19
Combination 12 - Q09 & Q11
Combination 13 - Q17 & Q20
  Please bear in mind that these aren't live until 01/07/2008 and these combinations are for the B category L test only as other categories will have their own random/set selections.








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