Practical Driving Test in UK / Documents Category

Practical Driving Test in UK / Documents Category

Topics include:

• Licenses - knowing what type of driving licenses you need.
  
• Insurance - car insurance cover types and what you need to drive legally.
  
• MOT Certificate - know the legal requirements for vehicle testing and what the test covers.
  
• Vehicle Excise Duty (tax disc)
  
• Vehicle Registration Document/Certificate

Insurance

• You must have a valid insurance cover that covers you for at least third party liability.
  
• Third Party Car Insurance covers - injury to another person, damage to someone's property, damage to other vehicles. This is the minimum level of insurance you need to drive on public roads.
  
• Third Party Fire and Theft Car Insurance covers the above plus damage to your vehicle through fire and theft.
  
• A cover note is a document issued before you receive your insurance certificate.
  
• You cannot obtain a tax disc without having valid car insurance.
  
• The maximum specified fine for driving without insurance is £5000. 

MOT Certificate

• A MOT certificate is valid for one year after the date it was issued.
  
• All cars over three years old need a MOT certificate. The only time you can drive a three year old car without an MOT certificate is when driving to an MOT test centre for an appointment.
  
• An MOT test checks your car is roadworthy, that all parts work properly and the car is safe to drive, and that it keeps to the legal limits for exhaust emissions.
  
• If you drive a car without an MOT certificate you will invalidate your insurance.

Vehicle Excise Duty (tax disc)

Before obtaining a tax disc your car must have:

• Valid insurance
• An MOT certificate

A Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN) is valid for 12 months. It is a notification to tell the DVLA that a vehicle is not being used on the road and so doesn't need a tax disc for the 12 month period.

Vehicle Registration Certificate

• This lists all the important details about the vehicle and the registered keeper of the vehicle.
  
• The registered vehicle keeper is legally responsible for ensuring that a Vehicle Registration Certificate (V5C) is kept up to date.
  
• You must update your Vehicle Registration Certificate when you move house.

Contact the licensing authority when:

• You change your vehicle
• You change your name
• Your permanent address changes
• Your health affects your driving
• Your eyesight does not meet a set standard 

Other Facts To Know 

• To supervise a learner driver you must be 21 years of age and have held a full licence for more than 3 years.
  
• If you get six penalty points on your licence within two years of passing your practical driving test your driving licence will be revoked. You will have to take and pass the theory and practical tests again.
  
• You must tell the DVLA if your health is likely to affect your driving or if your eyesight doesn't meet the required standard.
  
• If a police officer ask to see your documents but you don't have them with you, you must take them to a police station within 7 days.
  
• If your vehicle is unused or off the road it must have either a SORN declaration or valid insurance.
  
• The Pass Plus scheme is to help new drivers improve their basic driving skills. Taking it can reduce the cost of car insurance. 

DSA Theory Questions - Documents Category

1	A cover note is a document issued before you receive your Mark one answer. Knowledge and Understanding 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.   driving licence  insurance certificate  registration document  MOT certificate
2	You have just passed your practical test. You do not hold a full licence in another category. Within two years you get six penalty points on your licence. What will you have to do? Mark TWO answers. Knowledge and Understanding 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.   Retake only your theory test  Retake your theory and practical tests  Retake only your practical test  Reapply for your full licence immediately  Reapply for your provisional licence
3	What is the maximum specified fine for driving without insurance? Mark one answer. Knowledge and UnderstandingIt is a serious offence to drive without insurance. As well as a heavy fine you may be disqualified or incur penalty points.   �50  �500  �1000  �5000
4	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 Mark one answer. Knowledge and Understanding 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.   5 days  7 days  14 days  21 days
5	When you apply to renew your vehicle excise licence (tax disc) what must you have? Mark one answer. Knowledge and UnderstandingTax discs can be renewed, online, at most post offices, your nearest vehicle registration office or by post to the licensing authority. Make sure you have or take all the relevant documents with your application.   Valid insurance  The old tax disc  The vehicle handbook  A valid driving licence
6	Before driving anyone else's motor vehicle you should make sure that Mark one answer. Knowledge and Understanding 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.   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
7	A newly qualified driver must Mark one answer. Knowledge and Understanding It is your responsibility to make sure you are properly insured for the vehicle you are driving.   display green L plates  not exceed 40 mph for 12 months  be accompanied on a motorway  have valid motor insurance
8	Which THREE pieces of information are found on a vehicle registration document? Mark THREE answers. Knowledge and Understanding Every vehicle used on the road has a registration certificate. This is issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) or Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) in Northern Ireland. The document shows vehicle details including, date of first registration, registration number, previous keeper, registered keeper, make of vehicle, engine size and chassis number, year of manufacture and colour.   Registered keeper  Make of the vehicle  Service history details  Date of the MOT  Type of insurance cover  Engine size
9	The cost of your insurance may reduce if you Mark one answer. Knowledge and Understanding 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.   are under 25 years old  do not wear glasses  pass the driving test  take the Pass Plus scheme
10	Which THREE of these do you need before you can drive legally? Mark THREE answers. Knowledge and Understanding Make sure that you have a valid driving licence and proper insurance cover before driving any vehicle. These are legal requirements, as is displaying a valid tax disc in the vehicle.   A valid driving licence  A valid tax disc displayed on your vehicle  A vehicle service record  Proper insurance cover  Breakdown cover  A vehicle handbook