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The Five-Minute Personality Car Test
Adapted by Alastair Campbell
As heard on Sally Pepper’s Saturday Show on BBC Radio Derby
What to do:
Now that you’ve downloaded the Five-Minute Personality Test you need to complete it, using the
instructions below.
Then, listen to Sally Pepper’s show on BBC Radio Derby on Saturday, 8 th April from midday.
During the programme, Sally will be chatting to Alastair Campbell who will explain what the results mean.
Instructions: On each of the ten horizontal lines, put the number 4 by the word that best describes you
in that line; a 3 by the word that describes you next best; a 2 by the next best word; and a 1 by the word
that least describes you.
You will then have one 4, one 3, one 2 and one 1 on each line. For Example, one choice for the first line
of words could be:
Likes Authority
4
Enthusiastic
3
Sensitive feelings
1
Likes instructions
2
You can only use each number once on each line.
This is one test you can’t fail.
Be honest, and you’ll discover both your dominant and sub-dominant personality types. None of us are
totally one type, but rather a unique combination of all four personality types, with one or two usually
taking priority over the others.
Each column represents a specific personality type.
The column with the highest score is your dominant personality type, while the column with the second
highest number will be your sub-dominant type.
These two scores reveal the most accurate picture of your natural strengths and weaknesses.
E
Likes Authority
S
Enthusiastic
P
Sensitive feelings
W
Likes instructions
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Takes charge
Takes risks
Loyal
Accurate
Determined
Visionary
Calm, even keel
Consistent
Enterprising
Likes talking
Enjoys routine
Predictable
Competitive
Promoter
Dislikes change
Practical
Problem solver
Likes popularity
Gives in to others
Factual
Productive
Fun-loving
Avoids confrontation
Conscientious
Bold
Likes variety
sympathetic
Perfectionistic
Decision maker
Spontaneous
Nurturing
Detail-oriented
Persistent
Inspirational
Peacemaker
Analytical
Total “E”
Total “S”
Total “P”
Total “W”
What it all means
Here are the 4 main personality types as revealed by the personality test:
E = Executive car:
Decisive, goal focused, results, independent thinker – don’t go with the crowd, risk taker, natural leader,
shows initiative, self-starter, persistent, efficient, hates wasting time, competitive, wants to complete
projects, enjoys challenges and taking a chance.
Impatient, blunt, can ‘steam roller’ over other peoples feelings, hates meeting which drag on, listening for
long periods of time is difficult, jumps to conclusions, impulsive, demanding, project more important than
people, insensitive to others feelings, not detail orientated.
Tends to focus on the now rather than the future. Gets a lot done in less time.
S = Sports car:
Enthusiastic, good communicators, optimistic, emotional & passionate, can motivate others, likes to party,
out-going, dramatic, likes to have fun.
Unrealistic, not detail orientated, disorganised, puts feeling above logic, reacts to situations, too talkative,
excitable and can overreact. Fast paced, motivated by recognition of others, wants status (e.g. flash car)
Wants to always move onto the next project, needs social activities, hates detail, likes fun activities, wants
prestige & friendships, shares ideas verbally and is motivated by the desire to help others.
P = People Carrier :
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Everybody’s best friend, people pleasers, hates conflict, loves warm friendships, accommodating, peace
makers, sensitive to others needs, good listeners, compassionate, easy going, team players, empathetic,
loyal, put people above projects, supportive, hates conflict.
Indecisive – because they want to please everybody, can’t do they think is the right thing, hates
confrontation, will store up hate for years – and then explode, fears change, slow paced.
Motivated by the desire for good relationships, focus is on the present, compassionate to others, needs
security.
W = What car? :
Focused on accuracy, wants to do the right thing, perfectionists, detail orientated, accurate, thoughtful,
orderly, methodical, high standards, controlled.
Too hard on themselves, critical of others, cautious, won’t make decisions lightly, needs all the facts, too
picky, over sensitive, slow paced, starts projects but won’t complete them on time, hates deadlines, avoids
decisions, avoid pressure situations,
Needs security, needs time to change, likes low risk.