-
Q1. Which document must you have to drive a vehicle on the road?
- A. A vehicle handbook
- B. A valid driving licence for the class of vehicle being driven Correct answer
- C. A valid vehicle logbook (V5C)
- D. Proof of purchase of the vehicle
Explanation. You must hold a valid driving licence for the category of vehicle you are driving. Without it, driving is illegal.
-
Q2. How long does a full UK driving licence last before it needs renewal?
- A. 10 years
- B. Until you are 70, then every 3 years Correct answer
- C. Until your 65th birthday
- D. 5 years
Explanation. A photocard driving licence must be renewed every 10 years (to update the photo). The licence itself remains valid to age 70, then must be renewed every 3 years.
-
Q3. What does MOT stand for?
- A. Motor Operations Test
- B. Ministry of Transport (roadworthiness) test Correct answer
- C. Motorway Operations Test
- D. Mandatory Ownership Test
Explanation. MOT stands for Ministry of Transport test — the annual roadworthiness inspection required for most vehicles over 3 years old in the UK.
-
Q4. From what age must a car have an annual MOT test?
- A. 1 year old
- B. 3 years old Correct answer
- C. 5 years old
- D. When it is first sold
Explanation. Cars must pass an MOT test once they are 3 years old, then annually. Driving without a valid MOT (unless going to a pre-booked MOT appointment) is illegal.
-
Q5. What is the minimum level of insurance required to drive on UK roads?
- A. Fully comprehensive
- B. Third party only Correct answer
- C. Third party, fire and theft
- D. Public liability insurance
Explanation. The minimum legal requirement is third party insurance, which covers injury and damage to other people and property. However, third party only does NOT cover damage to your own vehicle.
-
Q6. A police officer asks for your driving licence and you do not have it with you. What may happen?
- A. You will be arrested immediately
- B. You may be given a HORT/1 form and have 7 days to produce the documents at a police station Correct answer
- C. Nothing — you have 28 days
- D. You will receive an automatic fine
Explanation. If you cannot produce documents at the scene, you may receive a HORT/1 form (a producer) giving you 7 days to show the documents at a police station of your choice.
-
Q7. Your vehicle insurance certificate is out of date. Can you still drive?
- A. Yes, for 28 days after expiry
- B. Yes, if you are going to renew the policy
- C. No — you must have valid insurance at all times when driving Correct answer
- D. Yes if the vehicle has a valid MOT
Explanation. It is illegal to drive without valid insurance. An expired insurance certificate means you are uninsured. You cannot drive until the insurance is renewed.
-
Q8. What is a V5C?
- A. Vehicle MOT certificate
- B. Vehicle registration document (logbook) — it records the keeper of the vehicle Correct answer
- C. Vehicle tax certificate
- D. Insurance certificate
Explanation. The V5C (log book) records the vehicle's registered keeper. It is not proof of ownership but is needed for taxing the vehicle and recording changes of keeper.
-
Q9. Is it a legal requirement to carry your driving licence when driving?
- A. Yes — you must carry it at all times
- B. No — but you must be able to produce it at a police station within 7 days if asked Correct answer
- C. Yes, but only for new drivers
- D. Yes, but only on motorways
Explanation. You do not have to carry your licence while driving, but if a police officer asks to see it, you must be able to produce it within 7 days at a nominated police station.
-
Q10. Which document must a new car owner obtain to prove the vehicle is roadworthy?
- A. A new V5C
- B. An MOT certificate (from age 3) Correct answer
- C. A vehicle inspection report each year
- D. A manufacturer's certificate
Explanation. An MOT certificate is required annually from when a car is 3 years old. It confirms the vehicle meets minimum roadworthiness standards.
-
Q11. What must you do when you change your permanent address and hold a photocard licence?
- A. Nothing — address changes are automatic
- B. Update your address with the DVLA within a certain period to keep your licence valid Correct answer
- C. Contact your insurance company only
- D. Apply for a new licence at a post office
Explanation. You must notify the DVLA of any address change. Failure to keep details up to date is an offence and can invalidate your licence.
-
Q12. You sell your vehicle. What must you do?
- A. Give the buyer the MOT certificate
- B. Notify the DVLA that you are no longer the keeper of the vehicle using the V5C Correct answer
- C. Give the buyer your insurance certificate
- D. Only notify your insurance company
Explanation. You must inform the DVLA that you have sold or transferred the vehicle using the V5C logbook, which should be sent to the DVLA immediately.
-
Q13. What is the purpose of the Continuous Insurance Enforcement (CIE) scheme?
- A. To automatically renew insurance policies
- B. To ensure vehicles on the DVLA database are continuously insured, not just when being driven Correct answer
- C. To record accidents on a central database
- D. To test whether vehicles are roadworthy
Explanation. CIE means that all registered vehicles must be insured even when not being driven (unless a Statutory Off Road Notification — SORN — has been declared).
-
Q14. What must you do if your vehicle is kept off the road and untaxed?
- A. Nothing — untaxed vehicles do not need any notification
- B. Declare a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) to the DVLA Correct answer
- C. Notify your insurance company
- D. Apply for a temporary exemption
Explanation. If a vehicle is not being used on the road and is kept on private land, you must declare a SORN. An untaxed vehicle used on public roads will result in a fine and possible seizure.
-
Q15. What is the penalty for driving without insurance in the UK?
- A. A verbal warning only
- B. Fixed penalty notice, points on your licence and the vehicle may be seized Correct answer
- C. Only a vehicle seizure
- D. A maximum £500 fine and no licence points
Explanation. Driving without insurance can result in a fixed penalty notice, up to 8 penalty points on your licence, an unlimited fine if taken to court, and the vehicle being seized and crushed.
-
Q16. What is the minimum age for a moped (category AM) licence in the UK?
- A. 16 Correct answer
- B. 17
- C. 18
- D. 21
Explanation. Mopeds (AM) may be ridden from 16 after CBT.
-
Q17. Minimum age for a category A1 motorcycle (up to 125cc / 11 kW)?
- A. 17 Correct answer
- B. 16
- C. 18
- D. 19
Explanation. A1 may be taken at 17.
-
Q18. Minimum age for category A2 motorcycles (up to 35 kW)?
- A. 19 Correct answer
- B. 17
- C. 21
- D. 24
Explanation. A2 minimum age is 19.
-
Q19. Minimum age for direct access to unrestricted category A?
- A. 24 Correct answer
- B. 21
- C. 19
- D. 17
Explanation. Direct access to full A is 24; progressive access is 21.
-
Q20. How long is a photocard driving licence normally valid?
- A. 10 years Correct answer
- B. 5 years
- C. For life
- D. 15 years
Explanation. You must renew your photocard every 10 years.
-
Q21. At what age must you renew a UK driving licence?
- A. 70, then every 3 years Correct answer
- B. 65, then every 5
- C. 60, then annually
- D. 75 only once
Explanation. From 70 you renew every 3 years (free).
-
Q22. You change address. Who must you notify?
- A. DVLA Correct answer
- B. HMRC
- C. DVSA only
- D. Your MP
Explanation. Keep your licence and V5C address up to date with DVLA.
-
Q23. Failing to update DVLA with a change of address can result in a fine of up to:
- A. £1,000 Correct answer
- B. £50
- C. £500
- D. £5,000
Explanation. The maximum fine is £1,000.
-
Q24. A provisional licence holder driving a car must:
- A. Be supervised by someone 21+ with 3 years' full licence Correct answer
- B. Drive solo
- C. Only drive in daylight
- D. Drive automatics only
Explanation. Supervisor must be 21+ and have held a full licence for 3 years.
-
Q25. The eyesight standard for driving a car requires reading a number plate at:
- A. 20 metres Correct answer
- B. 10 metres
- C. 30 metres
- D. 50 metres
Explanation. You must read a new-style plate at 20 m (with glasses/lenses if needed).
-
Q26. If you need glasses to meet the eyesight standard you must:
- A. Wear them whenever you drive Correct answer
- B. Only wear them at night
- C. Keep a spare pair only
- D. Use them only on motorways
Explanation. Corrective lenses must be worn at all times you drive.
-
Q27. Which is a notifiable medical condition?
- A. Epilepsy Correct answer
- B. Mild hay fever
- C. Common cold
- D. Short-term back pain
Explanation. Epilepsy and other conditions affecting consciousness must be declared to DVLA.
-
Q28. You develop a condition that may affect driving. You must inform:
- A. DVLA Correct answer
- B. DVSA
- C. Your insurer only
- D. No-one
Explanation. Notifiable conditions must be reported to DVLA.
-
Q29. Failing to tell DVLA about a relevant medical condition can lead to a fine of up to:
- A. £1,000 Correct answer
- B. £100
- C. £500
- D. £5,000
Explanation. Fines up to £1,000 and prosecution are possible.
-
Q30. When does a car first need an MOT?
- A. On its third anniversary of first registration Correct answer
- B. After 1 year
- C. After 5 years
- D. Never if under 10,000 miles
Explanation. Most cars need their first MOT at 3 years old.
-
Q31. How often is an MOT required after the first one?
- A. Annually Correct answer
- B. Every 2 years
- C. Every 6 months
- D. Every 3 years
Explanation. MOTs are annual thereafter.
-
Q32. Driving without a valid MOT can invalidate:
- A. Your insurance Correct answer
- B. Your V5C
- C. Your tax only
- D. Your warranty only
Explanation. Most policies require a valid MOT.
-
Q33. You may drive a car without an MOT to:
- A. A pre-booked MOT test Correct answer
- B. The supermarket
- C. A friend's house
- D. Work
Explanation. The only permitted use is travelling to a pre-booked test or for repairs for a failed MOT.
-
Q34. The minimum legal insurance for driving on UK roads is:
- A. Third-party Correct answer
- B. Comprehensive
- C. Third-party fire & theft
- D. No cover needed
Explanation. Third-party is the minimum cover required by law.
-
Q35. Third-party insurance covers:
- A. Injury or damage to other people and their property Correct answer
- B. Damage to your own car
- C. Your own injuries
- D. Theft of your car
Explanation. Third-party covers others but not your own vehicle damage.
-
Q36. Comprehensive insurance normally covers:
- A. Damage to your own car as well as third parties Correct answer
- B. Only theft
- C. Only fire
- D. Only legal expenses
Explanation. Comprehensive includes own-vehicle damage.
-
Q37. Continuous Insurance Enforcement means:
- A. A vehicle kept on the road must be insured even if not driven Correct answer
- B. Insurance renews automatically
- C. Only MOT vehicles need insurance
- D. Insurance lasts forever
Explanation. CIE requires continuous cover unless the vehicle is declared SORN.
-
Q38. What is a SORN?
- A. Statutory Off-Road Notification Correct answer
- B. Short Off-Road Notice
- C. Statutory Online Registration Number
- D. Special Owner's Road Notice
Explanation. SORN declares a vehicle is off the public road.
-
Q39. A SORN vehicle must be kept:
- A. On private land, not on the public road Correct answer
- B. On the driveway of any house
- C. Anywhere
- D. Parked in a street bay
Explanation. A SORN car must be off the public highway.
-
Q40. The V5C is the:
- A. Vehicle registration certificate (logbook) Correct answer
- B. Vehicle tax disc
- C. Insurance certificate
- D. MOT certificate
Explanation. The V5C records the registered keeper and vehicle details.
-
Q41. You sell your car. You must:
- A. Inform DVLA of the change of keeper Correct answer
- B. Destroy the V5C
- C. Keep the V5C
- D. Do nothing
Explanation. Notify DVLA promptly to transfer ownership.
-
Q42. Vehicle excise duty (road tax) rates depend mainly on:
- A. CO2 emissions and registration date Correct answer
- B. Engine power only
- C. Colour
- D. Number of seats
Explanation. Since 2001 tax bands are based on CO2.
-
Q43. If a police officer asks you to produce documents and you do not have them, you have how long to take them to a police station?
- A. 7 days Correct answer
- B. 24 hours
- C. 1 month
- D. 72 hours
Explanation. An HORT/1 allows 7 days to produce documents.
-
Q44. Which documents might be requested at a stop?
- A. Licence, insurance certificate and MOT Correct answer
- B. V5C only
- C. MOT only
- D. Service history
Explanation. Police usually ask for licence, insurance and MOT.
-
Q45. Driving without insurance can result in:
- A. A fine and 6-8 penalty points or disqualification Correct answer
- B. A warning letter only
- C. Community service only
- D. No penalty
Explanation. Uninsured driving is a serious offence.
-
Q46. Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence (e.g. no L plates) can result in:
- A. Penalty points and a fine Correct answer
- B. No action
- C. Only a warning
- D. Community service only
Explanation. It is an offence and attracts points.
-
Q47. A Category B licence allows you to tow a trailer up to (for post-Dec 2021 tests):
- A. 3,500 kg MAM combined where the law now permits without B+E Correct answer
- B. No trailer at all
- C. Any size
- D. Only up to 750 kg
Explanation. Recent changes allow category B holders to tow larger trailers without B+E (subject to rules).
-
Q48. Before riding on the road with L plates, a learner motorcyclist must have completed:
- A. CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) Correct answer
- B. A full theory test
- C. Advanced riding course
- D. IAM test
Explanation. CBT is required before learner road riding.
-
Q49. CBT is usually valid for:
- A. 2 years Correct answer
- B. 1 year
- C. 5 years
- D. 10 years
Explanation. CBT lasts 2 years; if you do not pass your full test, you must redo CBT.
-
Q50. On a CBT-only licence you may:
- A. Ride a bike up to 125cc/11kW with L plates, no pillion, no motorways Correct answer
- B. Carry a pillion
- C. Ride on motorways
- D. Remove L plates
Explanation. CBT restrictions include no pillion, no motorways.
-
Q51. Penalty points normally remain on your licence for:
- A. 4 years (sometimes 11) Correct answer
- B. 1 year
- C. 2 years
- D. For life
Explanation. Points last 4 years for most offences; 11 for some serious ones.
-
Q52. Totting up: 12+ points in 3 years usually means:
- A. A minimum 6-month disqualification Correct answer
- B. A warning
- C. A fine only
- D. An extra lesson
Explanation. Totting-up disqualification is normally at least 6 months.
-
Q53. Drink-drive limit in England, Wales and NI is (breath):
- A. 35 micrograms per 100 ml Correct answer
- B. 22 mcg
- C. 50 mcg
- D. 80 mcg
Explanation. The breath limit is 35µg/100ml.
-
Q54. Drink-drive limit in Scotland (breath) is:
- A. 22 micrograms per 100 ml Correct answer
- B. 35 mcg
- C. 50 mcg
- D. 10 mcg
Explanation. Scotland has a lower limit of 22µg/100ml.
-
Q55. Being convicted of drink-driving leads to:
- A. Minimum 12-month driving ban and large fine Correct answer
- B. Licence suspension of 1 week
- C. 6 points only
- D. Nothing
Explanation. Minimum 12-month ban applies for conviction.
-
Q56. A "high-risk offender" may need:
- A. A medical assessment before licence return Correct answer
- B. A new photocard
- C. A new V5C
- D. An MOT
Explanation. Repeated or severe offenders face DVLA medical review.
-
Q57. Insurance premiums for young or new drivers are typically:
- A. Higher due to greater claim risk Correct answer
- B. The same as older drivers
- C. Free for the first year
- D. Capped by law
Explanation. Younger drivers statistically have more claims.
-
Q58. A black box (telematics) policy:
- A. Monitors driving style and may reduce premiums for safe drivers Correct answer
- B. Is a GPS tracker only
- C. Is illegal to fit
- D. Limits your speed automatically
Explanation. Telematics policies reward cautious driving data.
-
Q59. You must tax your vehicle before:
- A. Driving on the public road Correct answer
- B. Parking in your drive
- C. Taking it for MOT
- D. Selling it
Explanation. VED is required for road use (exception for going to pre-booked MOT).
-
Q60. You pay VED:
- A. Annually or by monthly/six-monthly direct debit Correct answer
- B. Weekly
- C. Only once
- D. Only after MOT
Explanation. VED can be paid in several intervals.
-
Q61. Your insurance certificate shows:
- A. The cover, period and permitted users Correct answer
- B. The VIN only
- C. MOT history
- D. Service record
Explanation. It summarises policy terms.
-
Q62. A Cover Note is:
- A. Temporary proof of insurance while full certificate is prepared Correct answer
- B. A discount voucher
- C. A vehicle tax receipt
- D. A driving licence copy
Explanation. Cover notes are short-term proofs of insurance.
-
Q63. Named driver insurance means:
- A. Only listed drivers are covered Correct answer
- B. Anyone may drive
- C. Any driver over 25
- D. Only the owner
Explanation. Only listed drivers are insured.
-
Q64. Social, domestic & pleasure cover usually excludes:
- A. Commuting unless added Correct answer
- B. Shopping trips
- C. Visiting friends
- D. Weekend drives
Explanation. SD&P does not include commuting without extension.
-
Q65. Business use on insurance typically covers:
- A. Driving for work purposes by the policyholder Correct answer
- B. Uber driving
- C. Haulage
- D. Courier
Explanation. Class 1 business use is for the policyholder's work driving.
-
Q66. Hire and reward (e.g. taxi) requires:
- A. Specialist insurance, not standard Correct answer
- B. No extra cover
- C. Third-party only
- D. None
Explanation. Taxi/delivery work needs a H&R policy.
-
Q67. An MOT certificate confirms the vehicle met safety standards:
- A. On the day of the test Correct answer
- B. For a guaranteed year
- C. Forever
- D. Only for insurance purposes
Explanation. It is a snapshot on the test day.
-
Q68. If MOT has expired, you may drive only to:
- A. A pre-booked test or repairer to correct defects Correct answer
- B. Work
- C. The shops
- D. Anywhere at 30mph
Explanation. Limited exceptions apply only when specific conditions are met.
-
Q69. A Statutory Off-Road Notification is made to:
- A. DVLA Correct answer
- B. Insurer
- C. Police
- D. HMRC
Explanation. SORN is made to DVLA.
-
Q70. Driving a SORN vehicle on the public road is:
- A. Illegal unless going to a pre-booked MOT Correct answer
- B. Fine if insured
- C. Fine if taxed
- D. Always fine
Explanation. Without tax/insurance/MOT a SORN car must not be driven.
-
Q71. Vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on:
- A. V5C and a plate on the vehicle Correct answer
- B. Licence only
- C. Insurance certificate only
- D. MOT only
Explanation. VINs appear on the V5C and stamped on the chassis.
-
Q72. You buy a used car. Check the V5C matches:
- A. The VIN on the vehicle Correct answer
- B. The plate colour
- C. The tyre brand
- D. The odometer year
Explanation. VIN match is a key anti-fraud check.
-
Q73. A driver under DVLA medical review may be issued:
- A. A short-period (1, 2, 3 or 5-year) medical licence Correct answer
- B. No licence ever
- C. A permanent full licence
- D. A provisional only
Explanation. DVLA issues shorter-term licences where medical review is needed.
-
Q74. When driving abroad from the UK, you should carry:
- A. Licence, insurance, V5C and any required international permits Correct answer
- B. Licence only
- C. Passport only
- D. MOT only
Explanation. Full documentation is required abroad.
-
Q75. A Green Card is:
- A. Proof of minimum insurance cover for some foreign countries Correct answer
- B. A US visa
- C. A breakdown voucher
- D. An MOT exemption
Explanation. Green Cards used to be insurance proof abroad.
-
Q76. If your vehicle is modified significantly you should:
- A. Tell your insurer Correct answer
- B. Do nothing
- C. Only tell DVLA
- D. Only tell the MOT tester
Explanation. Modifications may alter risk and must be disclosed to insurers.
-
Q77. Non-disclosure of modifications may:
- A. Invalidate your insurance Correct answer
- B. Save on premiums
- C. Reduce VED
- D. Extend the MOT
Explanation. Undisclosed mods can void cover.
-
Q78. An expired photocard licence means:
- A. You can be fined up to £1,000 Correct answer
- B. No consequence
- C. Only a warning
- D. Loss of entitlement immediately
Explanation. Failing to renew risks a fine, though entitlement continues until 70.
-
Q79. If you lose your driving licence you must:
- A. Apply for a replacement from DVLA (fee may apply) Correct answer
- B. Drive without it
- C. Borrow someone else's
- D. Apply for a passport
Explanation. Apply for a replacement promptly.
-
Q80. After passing your test, how long may you drive on the test pass certificate before the photocard arrives?
- A. Typically up to 2 years subject to rules Correct answer
- B. One day only
- C. 6 months only
- D. No driving until photocard
Explanation. Pass certificate confirms entitlement while licence is issued.
-
Q81. Which authority runs driving tests in Great Britain?
- A. DVSA Correct answer
- B. DVLA
- C. HMRC
- D. HSE
Explanation. DVSA runs theory/practical tests; DVLA handles licences/records.
-
Q82. You must keep your driving licence:
- A. Valid and up to date with your correct name/address Correct answer
- B. In a drawer only
- C. In the car at all times
- D. With your passport only
Explanation. Update details whenever they change.
-
Q83. Driving while disqualified is:
- A. A serious criminal offence that can lead to imprisonment Correct answer
- B. A minor civil matter
- C. Allowed in emergencies
- D. Fine with insurance
Explanation. Disqualified driving can result in custody.
-
Q84. You must be able to provide proof of insurance:
- A. When asked by police, at the roadside or within 7 days at a station Correct answer
- B. Only at MOT
- C. Only when selling the car
- D. Never
Explanation. HORT/1 produces documents at a station within 7 days.
-
Q85. A Category A1 learner can ride:
- A. A moped or light motorcycle up to 125cc / 11 kW with L plates after CBT Correct answer
- B. Any motorcycle
- C. A bike up to 250cc
- D. Only electric scooters
Explanation. A1 learners are limited to bikes up to 125cc/11kW.
-
Q86. After passing a full A2 test, you may ride motorcycles up to:
- A. 35 kW power and 0.2 kW/kg power-to-weight Correct answer
- B. Any size immediately
- C. 125cc only
- D. Unrestricted
Explanation. A2 is capped at 35kW.
-
Q87. You must tell the DVLA if you have:
- A. A broken radio
- B. A medical condition that affects driving Correct answer
- C. New tyres
- D. A new paint job
Explanation. Highway Code rule 90: Notify DVLA of any condition affecting safe driving.
-
Q88. If you wear glasses to pass the eyesight test, you must:
- A. Remove them while driving
- B. Wear them at all times while driving Correct answer
- C. Keep them in the glove box
- D. Wear them only at night
Explanation. Highway Code rule 92: Wear correction when driving if needed.
-
Q89. You must tell DVLA about:
- A. A change of car colour only
- B. Medical conditions and change of name/address Correct answer
- C. New tyres
- D. Service history
Explanation. Highway Code rule 90: Notify DVLA for relevant changes.
-
Q90. Documents you must produce if requested by police:
- A. MOT, insurance, driving licence Correct answer
- B. Passport
- C. Birth certificate
- D. Utility bill
Explanation. Highway Code: Produce within 7 days if not carried.
-
Q91. Your driving licence must be produced to police within:
- A. 24 hours
- B. 7 days Correct answer
- C. 14 days
- D. 30 days
Explanation. Produce documents within 7 days at a police station.
-
Q92. Insurance is a legal requirement:
- A. For new cars only
- B. For all motor vehicles used on roads Correct answer
- C. For lorries only
- D. For motorcycles only
Explanation. Rule general: Third-party insurance minimum required.
-
Q93. An MOT certificate is required for most cars:
- A. From new
- B. After 3 years then annually Correct answer
- C. Every 6 months
- D. Never
Explanation. MOT required annually from vehicle's 3rd anniversary.