Documents

Question 1

What must you do before you can legally drive on a public road?

Answer 1

• Check that the vehicle excise duty (road tax) has been on the vehicle you’re driving.
• Hold a valid driving licence
• Have valid insurance cover
• Ensure the vehicle you’re driving has a valid MOT certificate, if it requires one.

Question 2

You won’t be able to tax your vehicle unless…

Answer 2

You have a valid MOT certificate (if your vehicle requires one) and appropriate, current insurance documentation.

Question 3

What does the vehicle registration certificate (V5C) contain details of?

Answer 3

• The vehicle (including make, model and engine size)

- The registered keeper

Question 4

When must you notify the licensing authority?

Answer 4

If you want to change your vehicle, name, permanent address or the change of ownership of a second hand vehicle.
Your health is likely to affect your driving.
Your eyesight doesn’t meet the required standard.

Question 5

What must a vehicle kept on a public road have?

Answer 5

Paid the correct vehicle excise duty (road tax).

Question 6

What is Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN)?

Answer 6

If you’re not going to use your vehicle on public roads, you want have to pay vehicle excise duty as long as you advise DVLA in advance. This lasts until you tax, sell or scrap your vehicle.

Question 7

Before driving on a public road, what must a learner have?

Answer 7

A provisional driving licence.

Question 8

You must have at least third-party insurance cover before driving on public roads. This covers what?

Answer 8

• Injury to another person
• Damage to someone else’s property
• Damage to other vehicles

Question 9

What are the implications of driving without insurance?

Answer 9

It’s a criminal offence and can lead to a maximum fine of £5000.

Question 10

What must you show if your taxing your vehicle or if a police officer asks?

Answer 10

Your insurance certificate.

Question 11

What must you do before you drive anyone else’s vehicle?

Answer 11

Make sure that the vehicle is insured for your use.

Question 12

The cost of your insurance depends on many factors, but is generally lower if you…

Answer 12

• are over 25 years old

- complete the Pass Plus scheme (this isn’t available in Northern Ireland).

Question 13

What is the ‘excess’ of an insurance policy?

Answer 13

This is the money you’ll have to pay towards any claim.

Question 14

Cars must first have an MOT test when they’re how old?

Answer 14

3 years old.

Question 15

Do trailers and caravans need an MOT?

Answer 15

No, but they need to be kept in good order.

Question 16

How long are MOT certificates valid for?

Answer 16

1 year.

Question 17

When and only when can you drive your car without an MOT certificate?

Answer 17

When driving to an appointment at an MOT centre.

Question 18

If your vehicle needs an MOT certificate and you don’t have one…

Answer 18

• you won’t be able to renew your vehicle excise licence (road tax).
• it could invalidate your insurance.

Question 19

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

Answer 19

You can produce them at a police station within seven days.

Question 20

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

Answer 20

They must be at least 21 years old and be holding a full license for three years.