Essential documents theory test questions

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  1. Essential documents

    You plan to keep your car untaxed and unused for several months. Which arrangement meets the stated off-road notification requirement?

    1. ALeave it on a public road and declare SORN
    2. BLeave it on a public road and retain insurance instead of tax
    3. CKeep it off the public road and let its tax lapse without notifying DVLA
    4. DKeep it off the public road and declare SORN
    Answer and reason

    D. Keep it off the public road and declare SORN. To keep your vehicle untaxed, keep it off the public road and declare SORN to DVLA. Source: The Highway Code, Annex 3: Vehicle Excise Duty (VED); Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN)

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    You are arranging unpaid practice in a manual car. Each person below is over 25 and has held their stated full UK licence for four years. Who meets the licence requirement to supervise you?

    1. ASomeone with an automatic car licence and manual lessons
    2. BSomeone with an automatic-only car licence
    3. CSomeone with a motorcycle licence but no car licence
    4. DSomeone with a full manual car licence
    Answer and reason

    D. Someone with a full manual car licence. A supervisor must be qualified for the type of car you drive, including a manual licence for a manual car. Source: GOV.UK: Driving lessons and learning to drive — Practising with family or friends

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    You are caught driving uninsured on a public road. What fixed penalty could the police give you?

    1. A£100 and 3 penalty points
    2. B£500 and 6 penalty points
    3. C£300 and no penalty points
    4. D£300 and 6 penalty points
    Answer and reason

    D. £300 and 6 penalty points. Driving uninsured can bring a £300 fixed penalty and 6 penalty points. Source: GOV.UK: Vehicle insurance - Driving without insurance

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What this topic covers

This topic brings together the paperwork and responsibilities associated with driving. The questions help you revisit the documents and arrangements involved in using a vehicle.

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Sources

  1. Driving lessons and learning to drive, GOV.UK
  2. The Highway Code: Annex 3. Motor vehicle documentation and learner driver requirements, GOV.UK
  3. Vehicle insurance, GOV.UK

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