12. Essential documents Flashcards
What is mandatory to drive on a public road?
Check vehicle tax has been paid
Hold a valid driving license
Have valid insurance cover
Ensure you have a valid MOT
What is a V5C?
Vehicle registration certificateW
What does a V5C tell you?
Vehicle (make, model and engine size)
Registered keeper
When must you, the registered keeper, contact the licensing company?
If you change your vehicle, name or permanent address or if a vehicle changes ownership
OR
If your health or eyesight effect your driving
When may you be exempt from vehicle tax?
If you have a SORN (statutory off-road notification) which lasts until you tax, sell or scrap your car
What is the minimum insurance you must have to travel on public roads?
Third party insurance
What does third party insurance consist of?
Injury to another person
Damage to someone else’s property
Damage to other vehicles
What can decrease the cost of your insurance?
Being over 25 years old
Completing a Pass Plus schemes
When does your car need an MOT?
After it’s 3 years old, every year
Which vehicles are exempt from MOTs?
Caravans and trailers
When may you drive your car without MOT certification after it needs it?
To or from an MOT centre of having MOT repairs carried out
What will happen of you don’t have an MOT but need one?
You won’t be able to renew your vehicle tax
You may be prosecuted
Your insurance may be invalidated
What happens if you are asked for your documentation and do not have it with you?
You have 7 days to present it at the police station
When learning to drive, who may accompany you?
Anyone over 21 who holds a valid license for 3+ years
You are on probation for 2 years after you get your license, what does this mean?
If you get 6+ penalty points you must reapply for a provisional license, and retake your exams
