Documents

Question 1

What must you do before you can legally drive?

Answer 1

Check your vehicle tax has been paid on your vehicle

Valid driving licence/vehicle insurance

Valid MOT certificate

Question 2

What do you need to tax your vehicle?

Answer 2

A valid MOT certificate (if needed) and appropriate current insurance documentation

Question 3

What is the V5C?

Answer 3

The Vehicle Registration CertificateW

Question 4

What does the V5C contain?

Answer 4

The vehicle (inc. make, model and engine size)

The registered keeper

Question 5

When should you notify the licencing authority?

Answer 5

When you change your vehicle. your name or permanent address

When you buy a second-hand vehicle, to inform them of the change in ownership

Question 6

What do you need to pay vehicle tax on?

Answer 6

All vehicles used or kept on public roads (unless the vehicle’s exempt)

Question 7

When don’t you need to pay vehicle tax?

Answer 7

If you’re not going yo use your vehicle on public roads, as long as you inform the DVSA in advance (SORN)

Question 8

Define SORN?

Answer 8

Statutory Off-Road Notification

Question 9

When does SORN end?

Answer 9

When you tax, sell or scrap your vehicle

Question 10

What do learners need before driving on public roads?

Answer 10

A provisional drivers licence

Question 11

When should you inform the licencing authority?

Answer 11

If your health is likely to affect your driving

Your eyesight doesn’t meet the required standard

Question 12

What type of insurance do you need before driving on public roads?

Answer 12

Third-Party insurance

Question 13

What does third-person insurance cover?

Answer 13

Injury to another person

Damage to someone else’s property

Damage to other vehicles

Question 14

What is the penalty to driving without insurance?

Answer 14

An unlimited fine and possible disqualification

Question 15

When do you need your insurance certificate?

Answer 15

If you’re taxing your vehicle, or if a police officer asks

Question 16

What do you do if you haven’t yet received your insurance certificate, but your vehicle is insured?

Answer 16

You’ll be issued with a temporary cover note until you receive your insurance certificate

Question 17

What should you do if you want to drive someone else’s car?

Answer 17

Make sure it’s insured for your use

Question 18

Under which factors is your insurance generally lower?

Answer 18

If you’re over 25

Complete the Pass Plus Scheme (not in Northern Ireland)

Question 19

What does an excess policy on your insurance mean?

Answer 19

If your insurance policy has an excess of £100, it means you pay the first £100 of any claim or damage to your car

Question 20

What is the Plus Pass scheme about?

Answer 20

Helps newly qualified drivers widen their driving experiences and improve their basic skills

May also help lessen their insurance costs

Question 21

When should cars get MOT?

Answer 21

They first get one when they’re 3 yrs old (4 in N.Ireland)

Question 22

What doesn’t need an MOT?

Answer 22

Trailers/Caravans, but they need to be kept in good condition

Question 23

How long does your MOT last?

Answer 23

1 yr

Question 24

When don’t you need an MOT?

Answer 24

when you’re driving to an MOT appointment

Question 25

What happens if you don’t have an MOT when you need one?

Answer 25

Can’t renew your vehicle tax

Could invalidate your insurance

Question 26

When are you exempt from MOT?

Answer 26

Some older vehicles are exempt, but if it’s still used, it should be in roadworthy condition

Question 27

What happens if the police ask to see my documents and I don’t have them with me?

Answer 27

You can produce them at a police station within 7 days

Question 28

If I want to get some practise while I’m learning to drive, who can accompany me?

Answer 28

The accompanying person MUST be 21 yrs old and have held (and still hold) a valid licence

Question 29

I’ve heard I’m on probation for two years after I’ve passed my test. What does this mean?

Answer 29

If you get 6 or more points within the first two yrs, you’ll lose your licence and have to reapply for a provisional + retake your theory and practical

Question 30

What happens to points on your provisional?

Answer 30

They get transferred to your licence once you pass