Documents Flashcards
What do you need to tax a vehicle?
Valid insurance
Valid MOT
What do you need if you want to keep your car off road and not taxed? For how long does this last?
SORN: Statutory Off Road Notification
Lasts until re-taxed, sold or scrapped
What does 3rd party insurance cover?
Other road users
What is insurance excess?
The amount you pay
What is a cover note?
Temporary insurance document which proves cover ~1 month
Why do a pass plus test?
To IMPROVE driving SKILLS
Safer driver, less risk to insurance, reduces premium
What is the maximum fine for driving without insurance?
UNLIMITED
If borrowing a car, what must you ensure?
That it is ensured for your use
What is an MOT test? When are they required?
Ministry of Transport Test
New car: 3y
Annually thereafter
When can you drive without an MOT certificate?
When driving to a pre-arranged MOT appointment
(Can’t drive to garage to BOOK appointment)
What is the maximum fine for having no MOT?
£1000
What is a V5(c)?
Vehicle registration document
Ownership of car
What does a V5(c) show?
Name
Address (need to keep updated)
Vehicle details
For what reasons would you need to contact the DVLA in relation to V5(c)?
If change address
If modify car e.g. change colour
If selling car
What can you get points for?
Tyres <1.6mm
Having no insurance (6)
Driving whilst on mobile (6) + £1000