Documents test (with hints) - Highway Code Tests

A newly qualified driver must*

display green ‘L’ plates

not exceed 40 mph for 12 months

be accompanied on a motorway

have valid motor insurance

It is your responsibility to make sure you are properly insured for the vehicle you are driving.

You claim on your insurance to have your car repaired. Your policy has an excess of £100. What does this mean?*

The insurance company will pay the first £100 of any claim

You will be paid £100 if you do not claim within one year

Your vehicle is insured for a value of £100 if it is stolen

You will have to pay the first £100 of the cost of repair to your car

Having an excess on your policy will help to keep down the premium, but if you make a claim you will have to pay the excess yourself, in this case £100.

What does a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) tell DVLA?*

That your vehicle is being used on the road but the MOT has expired.

That you no longer own the vehicle.

That your vehicle is not being used on the road.

That you are buying a personal number plate.

By making a SORN, DVLA will know that this vehicle is being kept off the public road and does not need vehicle excise duty to be paid. Once you have made a SORN, it remains valid until you tax, sell or scrap the vehicle.

What is the legal minimum insurance cover you must have to drive on public roads?*

Third party, fire and theft

Comprehensive

Third party only

Personal injury cover

The minimum insurance required by law is third party cover. This covers others involved in a collision but not damage to your vehicle. Basic third party insurance won’t cover theft or fire damage. Check with your insurance company for advice on the best cover for you and make sure that you read the policy carefully.

Your vehicle needs a current MOT certificate. Until you have one you will NOT be able to*

Renew your driving licence

Change your insurance company

Renew your vehicle excise licence

Notify a change of address

If your vehicle is required to have an MOT certificate you will need to make sure this is current before you are able to renew your vehicle excise licence (road tax). You can renew online, by phone or at certain post offices.

The cost of your insurance may reduce if you*

are under 25 years old

do not wear glasses

pass the driving test first time

take the Pass Plus scheme

The cost of insurance varies with your age and how long you have been driving. Usually, the younger you are the more expensive it is, especially if you are under 25 years of age. The Pass Plus scheme provides additional training to newly qualified drivers. Pass Plus is recognised by many insurance companies and taking this extra training could give you reduced insurance premiums, as well as improving your skills and experience.

Who is legally responsible for ensuring that a Vehicle Registration Certificate (V5C) is updated?*

The registered vehicle keeper

The vehicle manufacturer

Your insurance company

The licensing authority

It is your legal responsibility to keep the details of your Vehicle Registration Certificate (V5C) up to date. You should tell the licensing authority of any changes. These include your name, address, or vehicle details. If you don’t do this you may have problems when you sell your vehicle.

You must notify the licensing authority when*

your health affects your driving

your work takes you abroad

you intend to lend your vehicle

your vehicle requires an MOT certificate

The licensing authorities hold the records of all vehicles, drivers and riders in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. They need to know if you have a medical condition that might affect your ability to drive safely. Don’t risk endangering your own safety or that of other road users.

For which of these MUST you show your insurance certificate?*

When making a SORN.

When buying or selling a vehicle.

When a police officer asks you for it.

When having an mot inspection.

You MUST be able to produce your valid insurance certificate when requested by a police officer. If you can’t do this immediately you may be asked to take it to a police station. Other documents you may be asked to produce are your driving licence and MOT certificate.

A friend wants to help you learn to drive. They must be*

at least 21 and have held a full licence for at least one year

over 18 and hold an advanced driver’s certificate

over 18 and have fully comprehensive insurance

at least 21 and have held a full licence for at least three years

Helping someone to drive is a responsible task. Before learning to drive you’re advised to find a qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) to teach you. This will ensure that you’re taught the correct procedures from the start.

A cover note is a document issued before you receive your*

driving licence

insurance certificate

registration document

MOT certificate

Sometimes an insurance company will issue a temporary insurance certificate called a cover note. It gives you the same insurance cover as your certificate, but lasts for a limited period, usually one month.

A police officer asks to see your documents. You do not have them with you. You may be asked to take them to a police station within*

5 days

7 days

14 days

21 days

You don’t have to carry the documents for your vehicle around with you. If a police officer asks to see them and you don’t have them with you, you may be asked to produce them at a police station within seven days.

What information is found on a vehicle registration document?*

The registered keeper

The type of insurance cover

The service history details

The date of the MOT

Every vehicle used on the road has a registration document. It shows vehicle details including date of first registration, registration number, previous keeper, registered keeper, make of vehicle, engine size, chassis number, year of manufacture and colour.

Before driving anyone else’s motor vehicle you should make sure that*

the vehicle owner has third party insurance cover

your own vehicle has insurance cover

the vehicle is insured for your use

the owner has left the insurance documents in the vehicle

Driving a vehicle without insurance cover is illegal. If you cause injury to anyone or damage to property, it could be very expensive and you could also be subject to a criminal prosecution. You can arrange insurance cover with, an insurance company, a broker and some motor manufacturers or dealers.

You have third party insurance. What does this cover?*

Damage to your vehicle

Fire damage to your vehicle

Flood damage to your vehicle

Damage to other vehicles

Third party insurance doesn’t cover damage to your own vehicle or injury to yourself. If you have a crash and your vehicle is damaged you might have to carry out the repairs at your own expense.

What is the maximum specified fine for driving without insurance?*

£50

£500

£1,000

£5,000

It is a serious offence to drive without insurance. As well as a heavy fine you may be disqualified or incur penalty points.

Your motor insurance policy has an excess of £100. What does this mean?*

The insurance company will pay the first £100 of any claim

You will be paid £100 if you do not have a crash

Your vehicle is insured for a value of £100 if it is stolen

You will have to pay the first £100 of any claim

This is a method used by insurance companies to keep annual premiums down. Generally, the higher the excess you choose to pay, the lower the annual premium you will be charged.

What does the Pass Plus scheme enable newly qualified drivers to do?*

Widen their driving experience.

Supervise a learner driver.

Increase their insurance premiums.

Avoid mechanical breakdowns.

The Pass Plus scheme was created for newly qualified drivers. It aims to widen their driving experience and improve basic skills. After passing the practical driving test additional professional training can be taken with an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI). Some insurance companies also offer discounts to holders of a Pass Plus certificate.

Your vehicle is insured third party only. This covers*

damage to your vehicle

damage to other vehicles

injury to yourself

all damage and injury

This type of insurance cover is usually cheaper than comprehensive. However, it doesn’t cover any damage you cause to your own vehicle or property. It only covers damage and injury you cause to others.

When should you update your Vehicle Registration Certificate?*

When you pass your driving test

When you move house

When your vehicle needs an MOT

When you have a collision

As the registered keeper of a vehicle it is up to you to inform DVLA (DVA in Northern Ireland) of any changes in your vehicle or personal details, for example, change of name or address. You do this by completing the relevant section of the Registration Certificate and sending it to them.

The Pass Plus Scheme is operated by DVSA for newly qualified drivers. What is it intended to do?*

Improve your basic skills.

Reduce the cost of your driving licence.

Prevent you from paying congestion charges.

Allow you to supervise a learner driver.

The Pass Plus scheme provides a wide range of driving experience accompanied by a qualified instructor. There is no test and when completed you may get a reduction in insurance costs. It can help to improve basic skills, reduce the risk of having a collision and make you a safer driver.

A new car will need its first MOT test when it's how old?*

one year old

three years old

five years old

seven years old

The vehicle you drive must be roadworthy and in good condition. If it's over three years old, it must pass an MOT test to remain in use on the road (unless it's exempt from the MOT test - see GOV.UK).

To drive on the road learners MUST*

have NO penalty points on their licence

have taken professional instruction

have a signed, valid provisional licence

apply for a driving test within 12 months

Before you drive on the road you MUST have a valid provisional licence, for the category of vehicle that you’re driving. It must show your signature, it isn’t valid without it.

What is a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) declaration?*

A notification to tell DVSA that a vehicle does not have a current MOT

Information kept by the police about the owner of the vehicle

A notification to tell DVLA that a vehicle is not being used on the road

Information held by insurance companies to check the vehicle is insured

If you want to keep a vehicle off the public road you must declare SORN. It is an offence not to do so. You then won’t have to pay road tax. If you don’t renew the SORN declaration or re-license the vehicle, you will incur a penalty.

Which of the following may reduce the cost of your insurance?*

Having a valid MOT certificate

Taking a Pass Plus course

Driving a powerful car

Having penalty points on your licence

The aim of the Pass Plus course is to build up your skills and experience. It is recognised by some insurance companies, who reward people completing the scheme with cheaper insurance premiums.

You've just passed your practical test. You don't hold a full licence in another category. Within two years you get six penalty points on your licence. What will you have to do?*

Retake only your theory test

Retake your theory and practical tests

Retake only your practical test

Reapply for your full licence immediately

If you accumulate six or more penalty points within two years of gaining your first full licence it will be revoked. The six or more points include any gained due to offences you committed before passing your test. If this happens you may only drive as a learner until you pass both the theory and practical tests again.

By taking part in the Pass Plus scheme you will*

never get any points on your licence

be able to service your own car

allow you to drive anyone else’s vehicle

improve your basic driving skills

The Pass Plus scheme can be taken after you’ve passed your practical driving test. Ask your ADI for details. It is designed to improve your basic driving skills. By successfully completing the course you may get a discount on your insurance.

New drivers can take further training after passing the practical test. A Pass Plus course will help to*

get your car through its MOT test

widen your experience

increase your insurance premiums

get you cheaper road tax

Novice drivers are much more likely to be involved in a collision than experienced drivers. The Pass Plus scheme gives structured training to help new drivers improve basic skills and widen their experience. Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) will be able to advise of the benefits.

How old must you be to supervise a learner driver?*

18 years old

19 years old

20 years old

21 years old

As well as being at least 21 years old you must hold a full EC/EEA driving licence for the category of vehicle being driven and have held that licence for at least three years.

The Pass Plus scheme is designed to*

give you a discount on your MOT

improve your basic driving skills

increase your mechanical knowledge

allow you to drive anyone else’s vehicle

After passing your practical driving test you can take further training. This is known as the Pass Plus scheme. It is designed to improve your basic driving skills and involves a series of modules including night time and motorway driving. The sort of things you may not have covered whilst learning.

Your vehicle must have valid insurance cover before you can do what?*

Make a SORN.

Sell the vehicle.

Scrap the vehicle.

Tax the vehicle.

Your vehicle MUST have valid insurance cover before you can tax it. If required, it will also need to have a valid MOT certificate. You can tax your vehicle online, by phone or at certain post offices.

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

Until the vehicle is taxed, sold or scrapped.

Until the vehicle is insured and MOT’d.

Until the vehicle is repaired or modified.

Until the vehicle is used on the road.

A SORN declaration allows you to keep a vehicle off road and untaxed. SORN will end when the vehicle is taxed, sold or scrapped.

Which of these is needed before you can use a vehicle on the road legally?*

A valid driving licence.

Breakdown cover.

Proof of your identity.

A vehicle handbook.

Using a vehicle on the road illegally carries a heavy fine and can lead to penalty points on your licence. You MUST have
· a valid driving licence
· paid the appropriate vehicle excise duty (road tax)
· proper insurance cover.

You have a duty to contact the licensing authority when*

you go abroad on holiday

you change your vehicle

your job involves travelling abroad

your job status changes

The licensing authority need to keep their records up to date. They send out a reminder when a vehicle's excise licence (road tax) is due for renewal. To do this they need to know the name and address of the registered keeper. Every vehicle in the country is registered, so it’s possible to trace its history.

What must you have when you apply to renew your vehicle excise licence?*

Valid insurance.

The chassis number.

The handbook.

A valid driving licence.

The vehicle excise licence (road tax) can be renewed at post offices, vehicle registration offices, online or by phone. When applying make sure you have all the relevant valid documents, including a valid MOT test certificate where applicable.

Your vehicle needs a current MOT certificate. Until you have one you will NOT be able to*

Renew your driving licence

Change your insurance company

Renew your vehicle excise licence

Notify a change of address

If your vehicle is required to have an MOT certificate you will need to make sure this is current before you are able to renew your vehicle excise licence (road tax). You can renew online, by phone or at certain post offices.

To supervise a learner driver you must*

have held a licence for at least a year

be at least 21 years old

be an approved driving instructor

hold an advanced driving certificate

Learner drivers benefit by combining professional driving lessons with private practice. However, you need to be at least 21 years old and have held your driving licence for at least 3 years before you can supervise a learner driver.

Your vehicle needs a current MOT certificate. What will you be unable to renew without this certificate?*

Your driving licence

Your vehicle insurance

Your vehicle excise licence

Your vehicle registration document

If your vehicle requires a current MOT certificate you will be unable to renew your vehicle excise licence (road tax) without it.

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

Up to seven days after the old certificate has run out.

When driving to an MOT centre to arrange an appointment.

When driving the car with the owner’s permission.

When driving to an appointment at an MOT centre.

When a car is three years old (four years old in Northern Ireland), it must pass an MOT test and have a valid MOT certificate before it can be used on the road. Exceptionally, you may
• drive to a pre-arranged test appointment or to a garage for repairs required for the test
• drive vehicles that are more than 40 years old without an MOT test, but they must be in a roadworthy condition before being used on the road. See GOV.UK for more details.

For which of these must you show your motor insurance certificate?*

When you are taking your driving test

When buying or selling a vehicle

When a police officer asks you for it

When having an MOT inspection

When you take out motor insurance you’ll be issued with a certificate. This contains details explaining who and what is insured. If a police officer asks to see your insurance certificate you must produce it at the time or at a police station within a specified period. You also need to have current valid insurance when renewing your vehicle excise duty (road tax).

The Pass Plus scheme has been created for new drivers. What is its main purpose?*

To allow you to drive faster

To allow you to carry passengers

To improve your basic skills

To let you drive on motorways

New drivers are far more vulnerable on the road and more likely to be involved in incidents and collisions. The Pass Plus scheme has been designed to improve new drivers’ basic skills and help widen their driving experience.

An MOT certificate is normally valid for*

three years after the date it was issued

10,000 miles

one year after the date it was issued

30,000 miles

Make a note of the date that your MOT certificate expires. Some garages remind you that your vehicle is due an MOT but not all do. You may take your vehicle for MOT up to to one month in advance and have the certificate post dated.

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