12. essential documents Flashcards
what must you check before you can legally drive on a public road?
- paid vehicle tax
- valid driving licence
- valid insurance cover
- valid MOT if needed
when must you notify the licensing authority?
- change vehicle
- change name
- change address
- health affecting driving
- eyesight doesnt meet standard
what does 3rd party insurance cover?
- injury to another person
- damage to someone elses property
- damage to other vehicles
what does ‘excess of’ mean in an insurance policy?
e.g. if its £100, you have to pay the first £100 of any claim for damage to your vehicle
when must cars have an MOT
3 years
how long are mot valid for
1 year
what happens if your vehicle needs and mot AND YOU DONT HAVE ONE?
cant renew vehicle tax
could invalidate your insurance
max fine for driving wihtout insurance
unlimitied
you’ve just passed your first practical driving test. what will you have to do if you get six penalty points on your licence in the next two years?
retake theory and practical tests
whats a cover note?
a document issued before you recieve your insurance certificate
what is a statutory off road notification (sorn?
a notifcation to tell the DVLA that a vehicle isnt being used on the road
your insurer will issue you with an insurance certificate. when must you produce this document for inspection
when a police officer asks you for it
when will a new car need its first mot test
when its 3 years old
how long is mot valid
1 year
what must you have when you apply to renew your vehicle tax
valid insurance
