Documents

Question 1

Who’s responsible for paying the vehicle excise duty (road tax)?

Answer 1

The registered keeper of the vehicle

Question 2

What information is found on a vehicle registration document?

Answer 2

The registered keeper

Question 3

What’s the legal minimum insurance cover you must have to drive on public roads?

Answer 3

Third party only

Question 4

For how long is a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN) valid?

Answer 4

Until the vehicle is taxed, sold or scrapped

Question 5

Who’s legally responsible for ensuring that a vehicle registration certificate (V5C) is updated?

Answer 5

The registered vehicle keeper

Question 6

What must you check before you drive someone else’s vehicle?

Answer 6

That the vehicle is insured for your use

Question 7

Your car needs to pass an MOT test. What may be invalidated if you drive the car without a current MOT certificate?

Answer 7

The vehicle insurance

Question 8

What legal requirement must be met by a newly qualified driver?

Answer 8

They must have valid motor insurance

Question 9

What’s covered by third-party insurance?

Answer 9

Damage to other vehicles

Question 10

When must you contact the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)?

Answer 10

When you change your vehicle

Question 11

What circumstances require you to notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)?

Answer 11

When your health affects your driving

Question 12

When could the cost of your insurance be reduced?

Answer 12

When you complete the Pass Plus scheme

Question 13

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?

Answer 13

To be at least 21 years old

Question 14

Your car requires an MOT certificate. When is it legal to drive it without an MOT certificate?

Answer 14

When driving to an appointment at an MOT centre

Question 15

When will a new car need its first MOT test?

Answer 15

When it’s three years old

Question 16

What does third-party insurance cover?

Answer 16

Damage to other vehicles

Question 17

What does it mean if your insurance policy has an excess of £500?

Answer 17

You’ll have to pay the first £500 of the cost of any claim

Question 18

For how long is an MOT certificate normally valid?

Answer 18

One year after the date it was issued

Question 19

What’s a cover note?

Answer 19

A document issued before you receive your insurance certificate

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Retake your theory and practical tests

Question 21

What’s a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN)

Answer 21

A notification to tell DVLA that a vehicle isn’t being used on the road

Question 22

What’s the maximum fine for driving or riding without insurance?

Answer 22

Unlimited

Question 23

Your insurer will issue you with an insurance certificate. When must you produce this document for inspection?

Answer 23

When a police officer asks you for it

Question 24

When must your vehicle have valid insurance cover?

Answer 24

Before you can tax the vehicle

Question 25

What do you need before you can legally use a motor vehicle on the road?

Answer 25

An appropriate driving licence

Question 26

What must you have when you apply to renew your vehicle tax?

Answer 26

Valid insurance

Question 27

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?

Answer 27

7 days

Question 28

When should you update your vehicle registration certificate?

Answer 28

When you move house