Essential Documents Flashcards
What documents do you need before you drive?
- Valid drivers licence
- Valid insurance cover
- Check the vehicle tax has been payed
- Ensure the vehicle has a valid MOT certificate so that your vehicle can be taxed
What details does the vehicle registration certificate contain?
Details of the vehicle like make and model and also the details of the owner
When must you alert the licencing authority?
- When you change your vehicle
- When you change your address
- When you change your name
What should you do if you don’t drive on public roads?
You don’t have to pay the vehicle tax. You can pay the statutory off road notification which lasts until you scrap your vehicle
What insurance must you have and what does it cover?
You must have at least a third party insurance cover and it covers:
- injury to person
- damage to someone’s property
- damage to other vehicles
What happens if you drive without insurance?
- You can get an unlimited fine
- You get disqualification
How do you reduce the cost of your insurance?
- Be over 25
- Complete the pass plus scheme
What does the insurance policy mean?
You have to pay the first £100 if you damage
When do cars get their MOT test?
When they are 3 years old
How long is your MOT valid?
One year
What happens if you don’t have MOT?
You can’t renew your vehicle tax
Your insurance could be invalidated
What happens if the police ask to see documents and I don’t have them?
You can bring them to the police station within 7 days
What does it mean if you are on probation for two years after you pass your test?
It means if you get 6 or more penalty points, you could lose your licence and you will have to retake the theory and practical
What is invalidated if you drive the car without MOT?
Your insurance
How often do you have to change the photo on your driving licence?
Every 10 years
