Free Mock Test | Driving Mastery

Documents

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

Select one answer A A notification to tell DVLA that a vehicle is not being used on the road B Information kept by the police about the owner of a vehicle C A notification to tell DVSA that a vehicle does not have a current MOT D Information held by insurance companies to check a vehicle is insured

If you want to keep a vehicle untaxed and off the public road, you must make a SORN. It's an offence not to do so. Your SORN is valid until your vehicle is taxed, sold or scrapped.

Documents

When will a new car need its first MOT test?

Select one answer A When it's 3 years old B When it's 5 years old C When it's 7 years old D When it's one year old

The vehicle you drive must be roadworthy and in good condition. If it's over 3 years old, it must pass an MOT test to remain in use on the road (unless it's exempt from the MOT test – see GOV.UK).

Documents

What does it mean if your insurance policy has an excess of £500?

Select one answer A The insurance company will pay the first £500 of any claim B Your vehicle is insured for a value of £500 if it's stolen C You'll have to pay the first £500 of the cost of any claim D You'll be paid £500 if you do not claim within one year

Having an excess on your policy will help to keep the premium down. However, if you make a claim, you'll have to pay the excess yourself – in this case, £500.

Documents

What's the legal minimum insurance cover you must have to drive on public roads?

Select one answer A Third party, fire and theft B Third party only C Comprehensive D Personal injury cover

The minimum insurance required by law is third-party cover. This covers your liability to others involved in a collision but not damage to your vehicle. Basic third-party insurance also will not cover theft or fire damage. Ask your insurance company for advice on the best cover for you and make sure that you read the policy carefully.

Documents

When should you update your vehicle registration certificate?

Select one answer A When you pass your driving test B When you move house C When you have a collision D When your vehicle needs an MOT

As the registered keeper of a vehicle, it's up to you to inform DVLA of any changes in your details; for example, your name or address. You do this by completing and sending off the relevant section of the registration certificate.

Documents

For how long is an MOT certificate normally valid?

Select one answer A 3 years after the date it was issued B 10,000 miles C 30,000 miles D One year after the date it was issued

Some garages will remind you that your vehicle is due for its annual MOT test, but not all do. To ensure continuous cover, you may take your vehicle for its MOT up to one month before its existing MOT certificate expires. The expiry date on the new certificate will be 12 months after the expiry date on the old certificate.

Documents

What information is found on a vehicle registration document?

Select one answer A The date of the MOT B The type of insurance cover C The registered keeper D The service history details

Every vehicle used on the road has a registration document. This shows the vehicle's details, including date of first registration, registration number, registered keeper, previous keeper, make of vehicle, engine size, chassis number, year of manufacture and colour.

Documents

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

Select one answer A The registered vehicle keeper B Your insurance company C The vehicle manufacturer D The licensing authority

It's your legal responsibility to keep the details on your vehicle registration certificate (V5C) up to date. You should tell the licensing authority about any changes. These include your name, address or vehicle details. If you do not do this, you may have problems when you try to sell your vehicle.

Documents

What must you check before you drive someone else's vehicle?

Select one answer A That the insurance documents are in the vehicle B That your own vehicle has insurance cover C That the vehicle is insured for your use D That the vehicle owner has third-party insurance cover

Driving a vehicle without insurance cover is illegal, so be sure that, whoever's car you drive, you're insured – whether on their policy or on your own. If you need to take out insurance, it's worth comparing several quotes before you decide which insurance provider best meets your needs.

Documents

What's covered by third-party insurance?

Select one answer A Damage to your vehicle B Fire damage to your vehicle C Damage to other vehicles D Flood damage to your vehicle

Third-party insurance does not cover damage to your own vehicle or injury to yourself. If you have a crash and your vehicle is damaged, you might have to carry out the repairs at your own expense.

Documents practice

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

When will a new car need its first MOT test?

What does it mean if your insurance policy has an excess of £500?

What's the legal minimum insurance cover you must have to drive on public roads?

When should you update your vehicle registration certificate?

For how long is an MOT certificate normally valid?

What information is found on a vehicle registration document?

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

What must you check before you drive someone else's vehicle?

What's covered by third-party insurance?

Review before finishing