Questions and Answers for the Braking System during your Driving Test.

During your driving test the examiner will ask you one "show me" and one "tell me" question. You will find the questions below, to reveal the answer simply click the question. Alternatively, you can download all questions and answers in PDF format.

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Braking System

Q: Tell me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car.

A: Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors etc, or ask someone to help.

Q: Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.

A: Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side.

Q: Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti lock braking system.

A: Warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti lock braking system (ABS icon will appear on the dashboard.

Q: Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear.

A: Demonstrate by applying the foot brake, then releasing and reapplying the parking brake so that when it is fully applied it secures itself, and is not at the end of the working travel, i.e. makes no more than 6 clicks.