Documents Flashcards
Who’s responsible for paying the vehicle excise duty (road tax)?
The registered keeper of the vehicle
What information is found on a vehicle registration document?
The registered keeper
What’s the legal minimum insurance cover you must have to drive on public roads?
Third party only
For how long is a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN) valid?
Until the vehicle is taxed, sold or scrapped
Who’s legally responsible for ensuring that a vehicle registration certificate (V5C) is updated?
The registered vehicle keeper
What must you check before you drive someone else’s vehicle?
That the vehicle is insured for your use
Your car needs to pass an MOT test. What may be invalidated if you drive the car without a current MOT certificate?
The vehicle insurance
What legal requirement must be met by a newly qualified driver?
They must have valid motor insurance
What’s covered by third-party insurance?
Damage to other vehicles
When must you contact the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)?
When you change your vehicle
What circumstances require you to notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)?
When your health affects your driving
When could the cost of your insurance be reduced?
When you complete the Pass Plus scheme
In order to supervise a learner driver you need to have held a full driving licence for the same category of vehicle, for at least three years. What other requirement must you meet?
To be at least 21 years old
Your car requires an MOT certificate. When is it legal to drive it without an MOT certificate?
When driving to an appointment at an MOT centre
When will a new car need its first MOT test?
When it’s three years old
What does third-party insurance cover?
Damage to other vehicles
What does it mean if your insurance policy has an excess of £500?
You’ll have to pay the first £500 of the cost of any claim
For how long is an MOT certificate normally valid?
One year after the date it was issued
What’s a cover note?
A document issued before you receive your insurance certificate
You’ve just passed your first practical driving test. What will you have to do if you get six penalty points on your licence in the next two years
Retake your theory and practical tests
What’s a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN)
A notification to tell DVLA that a vehicle isn’t being used on the road
What’s the maximum fine for driving or riding without insurance?
Unlimited
Your insurer will issue you with an insurance certificate. When must you produce this document for inspection?
When a police officer asks you for it
When must your vehicle have valid insurance cover?
Before you can tax the vehicle
What do you need before you can legally use a motor vehicle on the road?
An appropriate driving licence
What must you have when you apply to renew your vehicle tax?
Valid insurance
A police officer asks to see your documents. You don’t have them with you. How many days do you have to produce them at a police station?
7 days
When should you update your vehicle registration certificate?
When you move house
