DVSA Documents and Insurance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What happens to a new driver who gets 6 or more penalty points within two years of passing their test?
- They receive a warning
- Their driving licence is revoked and they must retake both theory and practical tests (Correct answer)
- They receive a short ban then continue
- They must take a speed awareness course
Correct answer: Their driving licence is revoked and they must retake both theory and practical tests
New drivers who accumulate 6 or more points within two years of passing their practical test have their licence revoked under the New Drivers Act 1995. They must reapply for a provisional licence and pass both tests again.
Question 2: What is the legal drink-drive limit for breath in England and Wales?
- 22 micrograms per 100ml of breath
- 35 micrograms per 100ml of breath (Correct answer)
- 50 micrograms per 100ml of breath
- 80 micrograms per 100ml of breath
Correct answer: 35 micrograms per 100ml of breath
The legal breath alcohol limit in England and Wales is 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. In Scotland, the limit is lower at 22 micrograms. The safest option is not to drink at all if driving.
Question 3: What type of driving licence must you hold before learning to drive a car?
- A full licence from another country
- A provisional driving licence (Correct answer)
- A moped licence
- No licence is needed while learning
Correct answer: A provisional driving licence
You must hold a valid provisional driving licence before learning to drive a car on UK roads. You can apply for one from the age of 15 years and 9 months, but cannot drive until you are 17.
Question 4: What does comprehensive motor insurance cover?
- Only damage to other people's vehicles
- Damage to your own vehicle, theft, fire, and third-party damage — the highest level of cover (Correct answer)
- Only theft of your vehicle
- Only windscreen damage
Correct answer: Damage to your own vehicle, theft, fire, and third-party damage — the highest level of cover
Comprehensive insurance provides the highest level of cover, including damage to your own vehicle (regardless of fault), fire, theft, and third-party cover. Additional benefits often include windscreen cover and personal belongings.
Question 5: What is the blood alcohol limit for driving in England and Wales?
- 50 milligrams per 100ml of blood
- 80 milligrams per 100ml of blood (Correct answer)
- 100 milligrams per 100ml of blood
- 35 milligrams per 100ml of blood
Correct answer: 80 milligrams per 100ml of blood
The legal blood alcohol limit in England and Wales is 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood. In Scotland, it is 50mg. The safest approach is to avoid any alcohol if you plan to drive.
Question 6: When must you update the address on your driving licence?
- Only when it expires
- As soon as you change your permanent address (Correct answer)
- Within 6 months of moving
- Only if you move to a different county
Correct answer: As soon as you change your permanent address
You must inform the DVLA as soon as you change your permanent address. Failure to update your licence address can result in a fine of up to £1,000. You can update online for free.
DVSA Documents and Insurance 2
What happens to a new driver who gets 6 or more penalty points within two years of passing their test?