DVSA Documents and Insurance

Question 1

What is the minimum age for driving a car on UK roads?

Accepted Answer

17

Answer

You must be at least 17 years old to drive a car on UK roads. You can drive a moped or light quad bike from age 16. The minimum age for a large goods vehicle (LGV) is 18 or 21 depending on the category.

Question 2

What is third-party motor insurance?

Accepted Answer

The minimum legal insurance that covers damage or injury you cause to other people and their property

Answer

Third-party insurance is the minimum legal requirement in the UK. It covers damage or injury you cause to other people and their property, but does not cover damage to your own vehicle.

Question 3

What is the V5C document?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle registration certificate showing the registered keeper's details

Answer

The V5C is the vehicle registration certificate (log book). It shows the registered keeper's details and the vehicle's details. It is not proof of ownership — the registered keeper is not necessarily the owner.

Question 4

What is SORN and when must you make one?

Accepted Answer

A Statutory Off Road Notification — required when your vehicle is not taxed, insured, or being used on public roads

Answer

SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) tells the DVLA your vehicle is kept off public roads and is not taxed or insured. You must make a SORN if your vehicle is not taxed and not on a public road.

Question 5

How many penalty points result in a driving ban through totting up?

Accepted Answer

12 points

Answer

If you accumulate 12 or more penalty points within three years, you face a minimum six-month driving ban under the totting-up procedure. The court may impose a longer ban.

DVSA UK Driving Theory Practice Test

DVSA UK Driving Theory Practice Test

DVSA Documents and Insurance