Theory - Essential Documents Flashcards
What must you check before you drive someone else’s vehicle?
That the vehicle is insured for you use
What’s the maximum fine for driving or riding without insurance?
Unlimited
What must you have when you apply to renew your vehicle tax?
Valid insurance
When should you update your vehicle registration certificate?
When you move house
When must your vehicle have valid insurance cover?
Before you can pay tax
Your insurer will issue you with an insurance certificate. When musty you procure document for inspection?
When a police officer asks you for it
For how long is a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN) valid?
Until the vehicle is taxed, sold or scrapped
When will a new car need its first MOT test?
When it’s three years old
What’s a cover note?
A document issued before you received your insurance certificate
When could the cost of your insurance be reduced?
When you complete the Pass Plus scheme
What’s a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN)
A notification to tell the DVA that a vehicle isn’t being used on the road
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
In order to supervise a leaner driver you need to have held a full driving licence for the same category of vehicle, for at least three years. What other requirements must you meet?
To be at least 21 years old
What legal requirements must be met by a newly qualified driver?
They must have a valid motor insurance
What does it mean id your insurance policy has an excess of £500?
You’ll have to pay the first £500 of the cost of any claim
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
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
When must you contact the DVLA
When you change your vehicle
What circumstances require you to notify the DVLA?
When your health affects your driving
Who’s legally responsible for ensuring that a vehicle registration certificate (V5C) is updated?
The registered vehicle keeper
When must your vehicle have valid insurance?
Before you can tax the vehicle
