documents Flashcards
what must you do before driving on a public road?
- check that the vehicle tax has been paid
- hold a valid driving license
- have valid insurance cover
- valid MOT
-what does the vehicle registration certificate inform you of?
- the vehicle
- the registered keeper
-what must you inform the licensing authority on?
- when you change your vehicle
- your name
- your permanent address
- change of ownership on a second hand vehicle
what is a SORN?
- if you use your vehicle on private land
- don’t have to pay tax
when must you notify the licensing authority?
- your health will affect your driving
- your eyesight doesn’t meet the standard
which insurance do you need to drive on a public road?
-third party insurance
what does third party insurance cover?
- injury to a person
- damage to someone else’s property
- damage to other vehicles
when do you need to show your insurance?
- when taxing a vehicle
- when a policeman asks for it
when can you drive without an MOT certificate?
-when driving to an MOT appointment
what could happen if your vehicle needs an MOT but doesn’t have one?
- can’t renew vehicle tax
- could invalidate insurance
when will a new car need its MOT?
-when it’s 3 years old
what will happen if you get 6 points within the first 2 years of having a license?
- it will be revoked
- you’ll have to pass both tests again
what must a newly qualified driver do?
-have valid motor insurance
what is a cover note?
-temporary insurance until the actual certificate comes
what is the max fine for driving without insurance?
-unlimited
