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Licences, insurance, MOT and penalty points. Tap a question to see the answer and why it is right. The app has 26 questions on this topic.
What is the minimum age to drive a car?
Answer: 17 years old
You can apply for a provisional licence at 15 years and 9 months, and drive a car from 17. Some people can drive at 16 if they receive the enhanced rate of the mobility component of PIP.
You can apply for a provisional licence at 15 years and 9 months, and drive a car from 17. Some people can drive at 16 if they receive the enhanced rate of the mobility component of PIP.
When is a new car first required to have an MOT test?
Answer: Three years after its registration date
The test checks that the vehicle meets minimum road safety and environmental standards. After that it is needed every year.
The test checks that the vehicle meets minimum road safety and environmental standards. After that it is needed every year.
You are not using a vehicle on the road and it is untaxed. What must you do?
Answer: Make a SORN declaration
A Statutory Off Road Notification is needed to avoid a fine if the vehicle is untaxed.
A Statutory Off Road Notification is needed to avoid a fine if the vehicle is untaxed.
You develop a medical condition that may affect your driving. Who must you tell?
Answer: The DVLA
You must tell the DVLA about a condition that may affect safe driving, and you should tell your insurer too.
You must tell the DVLA about a condition that may affect safe driving, and you should tell your insurer too.
What eyesight standard must you meet to drive?
Answer: Read a new-style number plate from 20 metres
You must also meet a minimum visual acuity standard. Wear glasses or contact lenses if needed.
You must also meet a minimum visual acuity standard. Wear glasses or contact lenses if needed.
What is the minimum insurance required by law to drive on the road?
Answer: Third-party insurance
Third-party covers damage and injury you cause to others. Comprehensive is optional.
Third-party covers damage and injury you cause to others. Comprehensive is optional.
You pass your test, then get 6 or more penalty points within two years. What happens?
Answer: Your licence is revoked and you must retake your tests
New drivers face this rule in their first two years after passing.
New drivers face this rule in their first two years after passing.
How many penalty points within three years can lead to disqualification for an experienced driver?
Answer: 12 or more
This is known as totting up. A court can disqualify you if you reach 12 points within three years.
This is known as totting up. A court can disqualify you if you reach 12 points within three years.
How long is your theory test pass certificate valid?
Answer: Two years
You must pass your practical test within two years or retake the theory test.
You must pass your practical test within two years or retake the theory test.
Who can supervise a learner driver?
Answer: Someone aged 21 or over who has held a full licence for the type of vehicle for at least three years
The supervisor must meet these conditions, and the car must be insured for the learner.
The supervisor must meet these conditions, and the car must be insured for the learner.
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