What this topic covers
Driving legally means keeping your documents in order. This covers your licence, insurance, MOT certificate and how long records and certificates last.
Practice questions
Q1How long is a theory test pass certificate valid?
Your theory test pass lasts two years. You must pass your practical test within that time or sit the theory test again.
Q2Your car needs an MOT test once it is:
Most cars need their first MOT at three years old, then every year after that, to confirm they meet road safety and environmental standards.
Q3To drive on public roads your car must have:
You need at least third-party insurance, valid vehicle tax, and a valid MOT if the car is over three years old.
Q4If you change your address, you must update:
Tell the DVLA so your driving licence and vehicle registration details are correct. You should also inform your insurer.
Q5What is the minimum insurance you must have to drive on the road?
Third-party insurance is the legal minimum. It covers injury or damage you cause to others, but not your own vehicle.
Q6If a new driver gets 6 or more penalty points within 2 years of passing, their licence is:
Under the New Drivers Act, 6+ points in the first 2 years means the licence is revoked and you must re-take the theory and practical tests.
Q7You can start driving a car on a provisional licence from the age of:
You can drive a car from 17 (earlier on certain disability benefits). You can apply for the provisional licence before your 17th birthday.
Q8You must tell the DVLA if you:
Notify the DVLA of medical conditions that may affect driving, and keep your name and address up to date on your licence.
Q9If the police ask for documents you don't have with you, you can usually produce them at a police station within:
You can be required to produce your licence, insurance and MOT at a police station within 7 days if you don't have them on you.
Q10If you keep a vehicle off the road and don't tax or insure it, you must make a:
Declare a SORN to the DVLA for a vehicle kept off the public road; otherwise it must be taxed and insured.
Q11An MOT test certificate is normally valid for:
An MOT lasts 12 months. You can be fined for driving without a valid one, except when driving to a pre-booked test.
Q12Giving false information to get cheaper insurance, such as naming the wrong main driver, makes the policy:
This is fraud, often called 'fronting'. The policy can be void, leaving you uninsured and facing penalties.
Q13The vehicle registration certificate (V5C) shows the:
The V5C names the registered keeper — the person responsible for the vehicle — which isn't always the legal owner.
Q14Under continuous insurance rules, a vehicle that isn't declared off the road must:
A vehicle must be insured at all times unless it's declared off the road with a SORN, or you can be fined.
Q15If you don't pass your practical test within two years of passing the theory test, you must:
A theory pass is valid for two years. If you don't pass the practical in that time, you have to take the theory test again.
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