Sample Theory Questions

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Questions Multiple Choice Answer
Question 1
You have been convicted of driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs.
You will find this is likely to cause the cost of one of the following to rise considerably.Which one ?

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a) Road fund licence.
b) Insurance premiums.
c) Vehicle test certificate.
d) Driving licence.
Question 2
For which TWO of these must you show your motor insurance certificate?

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a) When a police officer asks you for them
b) When you are taking your driving test
c) When you are taxing your vehicle
d) When buying or selling a vehicle
e) When having an MOT inspection
Question 3
What is the legal minimum insurance cover you must have to drive on public roads?


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a) Personal injury cover
b) Fully comprehensive
c) Third party only
d) Third party, fire and theft
Question 4
Before driving anyone else's motor vehicle you should make sure that

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a) your own vehicle has insurance cover
b) the vehicle owner has third party insurance cover
c) the vehicle is insured for your use
d) the owner has left the insurance documents in the vehicle
Question 5
Your vehicle is insured third party only. This covers

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a) damage to your vehicle.
b) damage to other vehicles.
c) injury to yourself.
d) injury to others.
e) all damage and injury.
Question 6
The cost of your insurance will be reduced if

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a) your car is large and powerful
b) you are using the car for work purposes
c) you have penalty points on your licence
d) you are over 25 years old.
Question 7
A police officer asks to see your documents. You don't have them with you.
You may produce them at a police station within

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a) seven days
b) five days
c) 14 days
d) 21 days
Question 8
Which THREE of the following do you need before you can drive legally?

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a) A valid tax disc displayed on your vehicle
b) Proper insurance cover
c) A vehicle handbook
d) A valid driving licence with signature
e) Proof of your identity
f) Breakdown cover

Question 9
The police may ask you to produce which three of these documents following an accident?

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a) Vehicle registration document.
b) Driving licence.
c) Theory test certificate.
d) Insurance certificate.
e) MOT test certificate.
f) Road tax disc.

Question 10
Which THREE pieces of information are found on a vehicle registration document?

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a) Type of insurance cover.
b) Make of vehicle.
c) Engine size.
d) Service history. details
e) Date of MOT.
f) Registered keeper.

Question 11
You have a duty to contact the licensing authority when

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a) you go abroad on holiday.
b) you change your vehicle.
c) you change your name.
d) your job status is changed.
e) your permanent address changes.
f) your job involves travelling abroad

Question 12
You must notify the licensing authority when

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a) your health affects your driving.
b) your eyesight does not meet a set standard.
c) you intend lending your vehicle.
d) your vehicle requires an MOT certificate.
e) you change your vehicle.