Documents

Question 1

Driving without a full license

Answer 1

You MUST hold and have signed a valid provisional license. You MUSR have someone over the age of 21 and who has held a full driving license for over 3 years in the car.

Question 2

Before driving on the road you will need…

Answer 2

Insurance, Road Tax, MOT, A valid provisional driving license

Question 3

Not being insured

Answer 3

Could lead to…
A driving ban
An unlimited fine
Penalty points on your license

Question 4

Penalty points

Answer 4

If you get 6 points within the first 2 years of driving then you’ll get an automatic driving ban and will have to retake your theory and practical tests again, to regain your full license

Question 5

Fully comprehensive insurance covers…

Answer 5

You
Your vehicle
Fire and theft
other vehicles and properties

Question 6

Third party, fire and theft insurance covers…

Answer 6

Fire and theft
Other vehicles and properties

Question 7

Third party insurance covers

Answer 7

ONLY other vehicles and property

Question 8

Insurance excess

Answer 8

Money you have to pay should you need to make a claim

Question 9

What does DVLA stand for?

Answer 9

Driver
and
Vehicle
Licensing
Agency

Question 10

Notify the DVLA if…

Answer 10

Your name or address changes. You have any changes in medical circumstances that would affect your driving, including poor eyesight. Remember… A vehicle registration document/ V5C shows details of the vehicle and its registered keeper.

Question 11

Pass Plus

Answer 11

This scheme is aimed at newly qualified drivers
It improves basic driving skills & widens your driving experience
Some insurance companies offer discounts if you have completed it

Question 12

Cover note

Answer 12

This is documentation that is issued before your insurance certificate comes through the post, which normally lasts around a month and gives you temporary cover
If you are asked to produce any documentation and you do not have them on you, you have 7 days to take them to your local police station

Question 13

MOT

Answer 13

• You’re only allowed to drive without an MOT if you’re driving to a pre-arranged MOT appointment
• Not having one can invalidate your insurance and prevent you from getting tax
• An MOT certificate is valid for one year after the date it was issued

Question 14

What does SORN stand for?

Answer 14

Statutory Off Road Notification

Question 15

SORN

Answer 15

• SORN your vehicle if you know it’s going to be off road for a while
• You do not need to purchase tax
• The SORN is valid until the vehicle is taxed, sold or scrapped
• If declared as SORN, it’s illegal to drive the vehicle