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1
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What must you do before you can legally drive on a public road?

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  • Check that the vehicle excise duty (road tax) has been on the vehicle you’re driving.
  • Hold a valid driving licence
  • Have valid insurance cover
  • Ensure the vehicle you’re driving has a valid MOT certificate, if it requires one.
2
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You won’t be able to tax your vehicle unless…

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You have a valid MOT certificate (if your vehicle requires one) and appropriate, current insurance documentation.

3
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What does the vehicle registration certificate (V5C) contain details of?

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  • The vehicle (including make, model and engine size)

- The registered keeper

4
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When must you notify the licensing authority?

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If you want to change your vehicle, name, permanent address or the change of ownership of a second hand vehicle.
Your health is likely to affect your driving.
Your eyesight doesn’t meet the required standard.

5
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What must a vehicle kept on a public road have?

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Paid the correct vehicle excise duty (road tax).

6
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What is Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN)?

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If you’re not going to use your vehicle on public roads, you want have to pay vehicle excise duty as long as you advise DVLA in advance. This lasts until you tax, sell or scrap your vehicle.

7
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Before driving on a public road, what must a learner have?

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A provisional driving licence.

8
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You must have at least third-party insurance cover before driving on public roads. This covers what?

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  • Injury to another person
  • Damage to someone else’s property
  • Damage to other vehicles
9
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What are the implications of driving without insurance?

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It’s a criminal offence and can lead to a maximum fine of £5000.

10
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What must you show if your taxing your vehicle or if a police officer asks?

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Your insurance certificate.

11
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What must you do before you drive anyone else’s vehicle?

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Make sure that the vehicle is insured for your use.

12
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The cost of your insurance depends on many factors, but is generally lower if you…

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  • are over 25 years old

- complete the Pass Plus scheme (this isn’t available in Northern Ireland).

13
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What is the ‘excess’ of an insurance policy?

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This is the money you’ll have to pay towards any claim.

14
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Cars must first have an MOT test when they’re how old?

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3 years old.

15
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Do trailers and caravans need an MOT?

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No, but they need to be kept in good order.

16
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How long are MOT certificates valid for?

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1 year.

17
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When and only when can you drive your car without an MOT certificate?

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When driving to an appointment at an MOT centre.

18
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If your vehicle needs an MOT certificate and you don’t have one…

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  • you won’t be able to renew your vehicle excise licence (road tax).
  • it could invalidate your insurance.
19
Q

What happens if the police ask to see my documents and I don’t have them with me?

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You can produce them at a police station within seven days.

20
Q

If I want to get some practise while I’m learning to drive, who can accompany me?

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They must be at least 21 years old and be holding a full license for three years.