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Question 1

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

Question 2

What's the maximum fine for driving or riding without insurance?

Question 3

Who's legally responsible for ensuring that a vehicle registration certificate (V5C) is updated?

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Question 4

For how long is an MOT certificate normally…

AThree years after the date it was issued

B10,000 miles

COne year after the date it was issued

D30,000 miles

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Question 5

What's a cover note?

AA document issued before you receive your driving licence

BA document issued before you receive your insurance certificate

CA document issued before you receive your registration document

DA document issued before you receive your MOT certificate

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Question 6

You've just passed your first practical driving test.…

ARetake only your theory test

BRetake your theory and practical tests

CRetake only your practical test

DReapply for your full licence immediately

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Question 7

What's a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN)?

AA notification to tell DVSA that a vehicle doesn't have a current MOT

BInformation kept by the police about the owner of a vehicle

CA notification to tell DVLA that a vehicle isn't being used on the road

DInformation held by insurance companies to check a vehicle is insured

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Question 8

Your insurer will issue you with an insurance…

AWhen making a SORN

BWhen buying or selling a vehicle

CWhen a police officer asks you for it

DWhen your vehicle is having an MOT test

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Question 9

When must your vehicle have valid insurance cover?

ABefore you can make a SORN

BBefore you can sell the vehicle

CBefore you can scrap the vehicle

DBefore you can tax the vehicle

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Question 10

What do you need before you can legally…

AAn appropriate driving licence

BBreakdown cover

CProof of your identity

DA vehicle handbook

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Question 11

What must you have when you apply to…

AValid insurance

BThe vehicle's chassis number

CThe handbook

DA valid driving licence

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Question 12

A police officer asks to see your documents.…

A5 days

B7 days

C14 days

D21 days

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Question 13

When should you update your vehicle registration certificate?

AWhen you pass your driving test

BWhen you move house

CWhen your vehicle needs an MOT

DWhen you have a collision

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Question 14

What must you check before you drive someone…

AThat the vehicle owner has third-party insurance cover

BThat your own vehicle has insurance cover

CThat the vehicle is insured for your use

DThat the insurance documents are in the vehicle

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Question 15

Your car needs to pass an MOT test.…

AThe vehicle service record

BThe vehicle insurance

CThe vehicle tax

DThe vehicle registration document

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Question 16

What legal requirement must be met by a…

AThey must display green L plates

BThey must have a new photograph taken for their full licence

CThey must be accompanied on their first motorway journey

DThey must have valid motor insurance

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Question 17

What's covered by third-party insurance?

ADamage to your vehicle

BFire damage to your vehicle

CFlood damage to your vehicle

DDamage to other vehicles

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Question 18

Who's responsible for paying the vehicle tax?

AThe driver of the vehicle

BThe registered keeper of the vehicle

CThe car dealer

DThe Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

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Question 19

What information is found on a vehicle registration…

AThe registered keeper

BThe type of insurance cover

CThe service history details

DThe date of the MOT

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Question 20

When must you contact the Driver and Vehicle…

AWhen you get a parking ticket

BWhen you change your vehicle

CWhen you use your vehicle for work

DWhen your vehicle's insurance is due

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Question 21

What circumstances require you to notify the Driver…

AWhen your health affects your driving

BWhen you have to work abroad

CWhen you lend your vehicle to someone

DWhen your vehicle needs an MOT certificate

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Question 22

When could the cost of your insurance be…

AWhen you're under 25 years old

BWhen you don't wear glasses

CWhen you pass the driving test first time

DWhen you complete the Pass Plus scheme

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Question 23

In order to supervise a learner driver you…

ATo have a car with dual controls

BTo be at least 21 years old

CTo be an approved driving instructor

DTo hold an advanced driving certificate

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Question 24

Your car requires an MOT certificate. When is…

AUp to seven days after the old certificate has run out

BWhen driving to an MOT centre to arrange an appointment

CWhen driving the car with the owner s permission

DWhen driving to an appointment at an MOT centre

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Question 25

When will a new car need its first…

AWhen it's one year old

BWhen it's three years old

CWhen it's five years old

DWhen it's seven years old

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Question 26

What does third-party insurance cover?

ADamage to your vehicle

BDamage to other vehicles

CInjury to yourself

DAll damage and injury

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Question 27

What's the legal minimum insurance cover you must…

AThird party, fire and theft

BComprehensive

CThird party only

DPersonal injury cover

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Question 28

What does it mean if your insurance policy…

AThe insurance company will pay the first 500 of any claim

BYou'll be paid 500 if you don't claim within one year

CYour vehicle is insured for a value of 500 if it's stolen

DYou'll have to pay the first 500 of the cost of any claim

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