DVSA - UK Driving Theory Vehicle Safety and Documents Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the minimum legal tyre tread depth for a car in the UK?

Accepted Answer

1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre.

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1.0 mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre.

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1.6 mm across the entire width of the tyre.

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2.0 mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre.

Question 2

You have just bought a brand-new car. When will it need its first MOT test?

Accepted Answer

On the third anniversary of its registration.

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On the first anniversary of its registration.

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After it has been driven 12,000 miles.

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When the manufacturer's warranty expires.

Question 3

Which of these documents is primarily used to prove who is the registered keeper of a vehicle, but not necessarily the legal owner?

Accepted Answer

V5C Registration Certificate (Log Book)

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MOT Certificate (VT20)

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Certificate of Motor Insurance

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Driving Licence

Question 4

You will not be using your car for several months and plan to keep it in your garage. To avoid paying for vehicle tax and insurance, what must you officially do?

Accepted Answer

Make a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) to the DVLA.

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Inform your local council.

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Cancel your direct debits for tax and insurance.

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Return the number plates to the DVLA.

Question 5

A police officer stops you and asks to see your Certificate of Motor Insurance. You do not have it with you. What is the most likely outcome?

Accepted Answer

You will be required to produce the document at a police station within 7 days.

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Your vehicle will be impounded immediately.

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You will be given a verbal warning and allowed to proceed.

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You will receive an automatic fine and penalty points.

Question 6

During a 'show me' question on a practical driving test, the examiner asks you to demonstrate how you would check that the brake lights are working. What is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Operate the brake pedal and use reflections in windows or ask someone to help check.

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Switch on the ignition, turn on the hazard lights, and walk around the car.

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Operate the brake pedal and check for a warning light on the dashboard.

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Pump the brake pedal several times to see if the pressure feels correct.