12 - Essential Documents Flashcards
What must you do before you can legally drive on a public road (4)
Check that you’ve paid vehicle tax
Hold a valid driving licence
Have a valid insurance cover
Ensure the vehicle has a valid MOT Certificates
What does the vehicle registration certificate (V5C) contain details of (2)
the vehicle (including make, model and engine size) the registered keeper
What must you do when you change your vehicle, name or permanent address?
Notify the licensing authority
When is your cost of insurance generally lower
Over 25
Complete the Pass Plus scheme
What does it mean if your insurance policy may have an excess of for example £100
It means you’ll have to pay the first £100 of any claim for damage to your vehicle
How does the Pass Plus scheme help newly qualified drivers? (2)
Improve their basic skills
Reduce insurance costs
When must your car first have an MOT test
When they’re 3 years old
Do trailers and caravans need an MOT
No
How long are MOT certificates valid for
1 year
If your vehicle needs an MOT certificate and you don’t have one… (2)
You won’t be able to renew your vehicle tax
It could invalidate your insurance
What happens if the police ask to see your documents and you don’t have them with you
You can produce them at a police station within seven days
Who can accompany you while learning to drive
Someone over 21 who has had their licence for 21 years
What does being on probation for two years after you’ve passed your test mean
If you get six or more penalty points within two years of passing your practical test, you’ll lose your licence
What do you have to do when you lose your licence
Reapply for a provisional licence
Retake your theory and practical tests
