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Question 1

When must you notify the DVLA about changes to your vehicle?

  1. When you change the colour or the vehicle is written off
  2. Only when selling the vehicle
  3. When the MOT expires
  4. Only when buying a new vehicle

You must notify the DVLA of certain changes, including a change of colour, if the vehicle is written off, exported, or scrapped. Failing to notify them is an offence.

Question 2

How old must a car be before it requires its first MOT test?

  1. One year old
  2. Two years old
  3. Three years old
  4. Four years old

Cars must have their first MOT test when they are three years old. After that, they need an MOT every year. Driving without a valid MOT is illegal.

Question 3

You are asked by a police officer to produce your driving documents, but you don't have them with you. How many days are you given to produce them at a police station?

  1. 5 days
  2. 7 days
  3. 14 days
  4. 21 days

If a police officer asks to see your documents and you don't have them, you will be issued with a form (HO/RT/1) and must produce them at a police station of your choice within 7 days.

Question 4

What is the minimum level of motor insurance you must have by law?

  1. Fully comprehensive
  2. Third party, fire and theft
  3. Third party only
  4. No insurance is required

The minimum level of insurance required by law is third party only. This covers damage and injury you cause to other people and their property, but not to you or your own vehicle.

Question 5

What does the Vehicle Registration Certificate (V5C) show?

  1. The owner of the vehicle
  2. The registered keeper of the vehicle
  3. The insurance status of the vehicle
  4. The MOT status of the vehicle

The V5C shows who is the registered keeper of the vehicle, not necessarily the owner. The keeper is responsible for taxing and ensuring the vehicle is roadworthy.

Question 6

What is SORN?

  1. A type of motor insurance
  2. A Statutory Off Road Notification
  3. A speed awareness course
  4. A vehicle safety rating

SORN stands for Statutory Off Road Notification. You must declare SORN if your vehicle is kept off the public road and is not taxed or insured for road use.

Question 7

For how long is an MOT certificate normally valid?

  1. Six months
  2. One year
  3. Two years
  4. Three years

An MOT certificate is valid for one year from the date it is issued. You can have your car tested up to one month before the current certificate expires.

Question 8

A newly qualified driver accumulates 6 or more penalty points within 2 years of passing their test. What happens?

  1. They receive a warning letter
  2. Their licence is revoked and they must retake both theory and practical tests
  3. They must attend a speed awareness course
  4. They are banned from driving for 6 months

Under the New Drivers Act, if you accumulate 6 or more points within 2 years of passing your test, your licence will be revoked. You must then reapply for a provisional licence and pass both tests again.

Question 9

At what age can you get a full driving licence to drive a car in the UK?

  1. 16
  2. 17
  3. 18
  4. 21

You can apply for a provisional driving licence at 15 years and 9 months, and hold a full licence to drive a car from the age of 17 after passing both the theory and practical tests.

Question 10

What is the maximum fine for driving without insurance?

  1. A200
  2. A500
  3. A1,000
  4. Unlimited

Driving without insurance is a serious offence that can result in an unlimited fine, penalty points, and your vehicle being seized. You can also receive a fixed penalty of A300 and 6 points.

Question 11

Who is legally allowed to supervise a learner driver in a car?

  1. Anyone aged 18 or over with a full licence
  2. Someone aged 21 or over who has held a full licence for at least 3 years
  3. Any person who has passed the theory test
  4. Only an approved driving instructor

A learner driver must be supervised by someone who is at least 21 years old and has held a full licence for the relevant vehicle category for a minimum of 3 years (Highway Code Annex 3).

Question 12

What must be displayed on any vehicle being driven by a learner in England?

  1. Red L plates visible from the front and rear
  2. A green P plate on the rear window only
  3. A learner sticker on the driver's door
  4. Nothing, as long as the supervisor is qualified

A vehicle driven by a learner must display red L plates that are clearly visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle. In Wales, D plates may be used instead (Highway Code Annex 3).

Question 13

You have just bought a used car. What must you do about the registration certificate (V5C)?

  1. Keep the previous owner's certificate unchanged
  2. Destroy it and apply for a new one after 12 months
  3. Notify the DVLA so the keeper details are updated
  4. Send it to your insurance company

The DVLA must be notified when a vehicle is bought or sold, or when keeper details change, so the registration certificate records the correct registered keeper (Highway Code Annex 3).

Question 14

After passing your first MOT, how often must a car normally be tested?

  1. Every 6 months
  2. Every 2 years
  3. Every 3 years
  4. Every year

After the first MOT (required when the vehicle is 3 years old), the vehicle must be tested annually (Highway Code Annex 3).

Question 15

Which vehicles are normally exempt from the MOT test?

  1. Vehicles over 40 years old that have not been substantially modified
  2. Any vehicle over 25 years old
  3. Electric vehicles of any age
  4. Vehicles driven fewer than 1,000 miles a year

Vehicles over 40 years old are exempt from the MOT test, provided they have not been substantially modified in the preceding 30 years (Highway Code Annex 3).

Question 16

What does third-party insurance cover?

  1. Damage to your own vehicle in any accident
  2. Injury and damage you cause to other people and their property
  3. Theft of your own vehicle
  4. Fire damage to your own vehicle

Third-party insurance, the legal minimum, covers injury to other people and damage to their property. It does not cover damage to, or theft of, your own vehicle (Highway Code Annex 3).

Question 17

You keep an untaxed car on your private driveway and do not use it on the road. What must you do?

  1. Nothing, as it is on private land
  2. Pay reduced vehicle tax
  3. Insure it fully comprehensively
  4. Make a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN) to the DVLA

A vehicle that is kept off public roads and is not taxed must be declared off the road with a SORN (Statutory Off-Road Notification) to the DVLA (Highway Code Annex 3).

Question 18

A vehicle with a SORN in place may be

  1. driven on the road for short local journeys
  2. kept on the public road outside your house
  3. kept off the public road, for example in a garage or on a driveway
  4. driven only at night

A SORN declares that a vehicle is off the road. It must be kept off public roads, such as in a garage or on private land, and must not be driven or parked on the road while the SORN is in force.

Question 19

What is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED)?

  1. A fee paid when you sell your vehicle
  2. The tax that must be paid for a motor vehicle used on public roads
  3. A charge for using motorways
  4. The cost of registering a personalised number plate

Vehicle Excise Duty, commonly called vehicle tax, must be paid for all motor vehicles used or kept on public roads (Highway Code Annex 3).

Question 20

Before setting off on a journey, what must you make sure of regarding your documents?

  1. That your licence and insurance are valid and the vehicle is legal and roadworthy
  2. That you are carrying your V5C in the glovebox
  3. That you have a printed copy of your MOT certificate with you
  4. That your insurance certificate is displayed in the windscreen

Rule 97 of the Highway Code says that before setting off you must ensure you have a valid licence and insurance, and that your vehicle is legal and roadworthy. You are not required to carry the documents themselves.

Question 21

After a collision causing damage, you exchange details with the other driver but cannot show your insurance certificate at the time. Within what period must you produce it?

  1. 24 hours
  2. 48 hours
  3. 14 days
  4. 7 days

Following a collision, if you cannot produce your insurance certificate at the time, you must produce it within seven days (Highway Code Rules 286-287).

Question 22

You are involved in a collision that damages another vehicle, but the owner is not present. What must you do if you cannot give your details?

  1. Leave a note and drive away with no further action needed
  2. Report the incident to the police within 24 hours
  3. Report it to your insurer within 7 days and do nothing else
  4. Wait at the scene for at least an hour

If you are involved in a collision causing damage or injury and do not exchange details, you must report the incident to the police within 24 hours (Highway Code Rules 286-287).

Question 23

Who is responsible for making sure a vehicle is properly taxed when it is used on the road?

  1. The driving instructor
  2. The previous owner
  3. The registered keeper
  4. The insurance company

The registered keeper of the vehicle is responsible for ensuring it is taxed when used or kept on a public road.

Question 24

Your health changes in a way that could affect your driving. What must you do?

  1. Tell the DVLA
  2. Tell your local police station
  3. Only tell your insurance company
  4. Nothing unless your doctor tells you to stop driving

By law, you must notify the DVLA of any medical condition that may affect your ability to drive safely.

Question 25

You change your permanent address. What should happen to your driving licence?

  1. Nothing, licences are not linked to addresses
  2. You must update it with the DVLA
  3. You must apply for a completely new provisional licence
  4. It only needs updating when it expires

You must notify the DVLA of changes such as a change of name or address so your licence details remain correct (Highway Code Annex 3).

Question 26

A learner driver holding a provisional car licence may drive unaccompanied

  1. after completing 20 hours of lessons
  2. on quiet roads only
  3. once they have passed the theory test
  4. never - they must pass both theory and practical tests first

Provisional licence holders must be supervised at all times and may only drive unaccompanied after passing both the theory and practical driving tests (Highway Code Annex 3).

Question 27

Which document proves that a vehicle met the minimum road safety and environmental standards on the date of its test?

  1. The V5C registration certificate
  2. The insurance certificate
  3. The MOT certificate
  4. The vehicle handbook

The MOT certificate confirms that, at the time of the test, the vehicle met the required minimum standards. It is not a guarantee of the vehicle's condition afterwards.

Question 28

Does a current MOT certificate guarantee that a vehicle is roadworthy for the following year?

  1. No - the driver must still keep the vehicle in a roadworthy condition at all times
  2. Yes, until the certificate expires
  3. Yes, provided the vehicle is serviced annually
  4. Only if the vehicle is under 5 years old

An MOT only confirms the vehicle's condition at the time of the test. The driver remains legally responsible for keeping the vehicle roadworthy every time it is used.

Question 29

You hold a full driving licence from a country outside the EC. For how long may you normally drive in Great Britain on that licence?

  1. 6 months
  2. 12 months
  3. 3 years
  4. Indefinitely

Holders of a full licence issued outside the EC may normally drive in Great Britain for up to 12 months before needing a British licence (Highway Code Annex 3).

Question 30

Under the New Drivers Act, what happens to your licence if it is revoked within 2 years of passing your first practical test?

  1. You may keep driving while you appeal
  2. You are banned from driving for 5 years
  3. You revert to a provisional licence and must retake both theory and practical tests
  4. You only need to retake the practical test

If a new driver accumulates 6 or more penalty points within 2 years of passing their first test, the licence is revoked. They return to provisional status and must pass both the theory and practical tests again.

Question 31

Penalty points gained as a learner count towards the New Drivers Act limit. How many points on a provisional licence will still count after you pass your test?

  1. None - the count restarts
  2. Only points from the last 6 months
  3. Half of them
  4. All of them

Penalty points received while holding a provisional licence carry over. If the combined total reaches 6 or more within 2 years of passing the test, the licence is revoked under the New Drivers Act.

Question 32

How many penalty points within 3 years will normally result in disqualification for a driver who passed their test more than 2 years ago?

  1. 6 points
  2. 12 points
  3. 9 points
  4. 15 points

Accumulating 12 or more penalty points within a 3-year period triggers mandatory disqualification for a minimum of 6 months (Highway Code Annex 5).

Question 33

You lend your car to a friend. Before they drive it, what must you make sure of?

  1. That they are covered by valid insurance to drive your car
  2. That they leave a deposit
  3. That they have owned a car before
  4. That your V5C is transferred into their name

It is illegal for anyone to drive a vehicle without at least third-party insurance cover. Your own policy may not cover other drivers, so you must check they are properly insured before lending your car.

Question 34

Which type of insurance gives the widest cover?

  1. Third-party only
  2. Third-party, fire and theft
  3. Comprehensive
  4. Temporary cover

Comprehensive insurance provides the widest cover, including damage to your own vehicle as well as third-party injury and damage (Highway Code Annex 3).

Question 35

What is an insurance 'excess'?

  1. The maximum amount your insurer will ever pay
  2. The amount you must pay yourself towards any claim
  3. An extra fee for driving abroad
  4. The refund you get for claim-free driving

The excess is the agreed amount the policyholder must pay towards the cost of any claim; the insurer pays the remainder. For example, with a 100 pound excess you pay the first 100 pounds of a claim.

Question 36

A police officer asks to see your driving licence, insurance and MOT, but you do not have them with you. Where may you produce them within 7 days?

  1. At any DVLA office
  2. At a post office
  3. At your insurance broker's office
  4. At a police station

If you cannot produce your documents when asked by the police, you may be required to present them at a police station within 7 days (Highway Code Annex 3).

Question 37

Why might a car fail to get vehicle tax renewed online?

  1. The car has no valid MOT
  2. The car is more than 10 years old
  3. The keeper has fewer than 3 years' driving experience
  4. The car was bought second hand

To tax a vehicle that requires an MOT, it must have a valid MOT certificate. Without one (and valid insurance where required), the vehicle cannot legally be taxed and used on the road.

Question 38

Under continuous insurance enforcement, a registered vehicle without a SORN must

  1. be insured only when it is being driven
  2. be insured at all times, even when parked and unused
  3. have comprehensive insurance
  4. be insured only during daylight hours

UK law requires that a registered vehicle is insured continuously unless a SORN is in force, even if the vehicle is parked and not being used.

Question 39

When may you drive a car without a current MOT certificate?

  1. When driving to a pre-booked MOT test appointment
  2. For journeys under 5 miles
  3. For up to 14 days after the certificate expires
  4. When the car has just been serviced

You may drive a vehicle without a current MOT to a pre-arranged MOT test appointment (or to a garage for repairs required for the test). Otherwise the vehicle must not be driven on the road.

Question 40

A learner with a provisional car licence wants to drive on a motorway. When is this allowed?

  1. Never, under any circumstances
  2. Only when accompanied by any full licence holder
  3. Only with an approved driving instructor in a car with dual controls and L plates
  4. Only after passing the theory test

Provisional car licence holders may only drive on a motorway when accompanied by an approved driving instructor in a car fitted with dual controls and displaying L plates (Highway Code Rule 253).

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