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Theory Test Documents - Questions and Answers

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Qu.1 - Mark one answer


A cover note is a document issued before you receive your

A. driving licence
B. insurance certificate
C. registration document
D. MOT certificate


Answer - insurance certificate

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.


Qu.2 - Mark two answers


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?

A. Retake only your theory test
B. Retake your theory and practical tests
C. Retake only your practical test
D. Reapply for your full licence immediately
E. Reapply for your provisional licence


Answer -

Retake your theory and practical tests

Reapply for your provisional licence

If you accumulate six or more penaltypoints 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.


Qu.3 - Mark one answer


What is the maximum specified fine for driving without
insurance?

A. £50
B. £500
C. £1000
D. £5000


Answer - £5000

It is a serious offence to drive without insurance. As well as a heavy fine you may be disqualified or incur penalty points.


Qu.4 - Mark one answer


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 staion within

A. 5 days
B. 7 days
C. 14 days
D. 21 days


Answer - 7 days

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.


Qu.5 - Mark one answer


When you apply to renew your vehicle excise licence
(tax disc) what must you have?

A. Valid insurance
B. The old tax disc
C. The vehicle handbook
D. A vaild driving licence


Answer -Valid insurance

Tax 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.


Qu.6 - Mark one answer


Before driving anyone else's motor vehicle you should make
sure that

A. the vehicle owner has third party insurance cover
B. your own vehicle has insurance cover
C. the vehicle is insured for your use
D. the owner has left the insurance documents in the vehicle


Answer - the vehicle is insured for your use

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.


Qu.7 - Mark one answer


A newly qualified driver must

A. display green L plates
B. not exceed 40 mph for 12 months
C. be accompanied on a motorway
D. have valid motor insurance


Answer - have valid motor insurance

It is your responsibility to make sure you are properly insured for the vehicle you are driving.


Qu.8 - Mark three answers


Which THREE pieces of information are found on a vehicle
registraion document?

A. Registered keeper
B. Make of the vehicle
C. Service history details
D. Date of the MOT
E. Type of insurance cover
F. Engine size


Answer -

Registered keeper

Make of the vehicle

Engine size

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.


Qu.9 - Mark one answer


The cost of your insurance may reduce if you

A. are under 25 years old
B. do not wear glasses
C. pass the driving test
D. take the Pass Plus scheme


Answer - take the Pass Plus scheme

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.


Qu.10 - Mark three answers


Which THREE of these do you need before you can
drive leaglly?

A. Registered keeper
B. A valid tax disc displayed on your vehicle
C. A vehicle service record
D. Proper insurance cover
E. Breakdown cover
F. A vehicle handbook


Answer -

Registered keeper

A valid tax disc displayed on your vehicle

Proper insurance cover

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.

Contains the Theory Test Questions for Car Drivers valid from September 2008 or valid until Autumn 2010. Crown copyright material has been reproduced by permission of the Driving Standards Agency which does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the reproduction.