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  1. What information is found on a vehicle registration document?

    • The make and modelRight answer
    • The service history
    • The ignition-key security number
    • The original purchase price

    Every vehicle should have a registration document showing the registered keeper. It's your legal responsibility to make sure all the information is correct. This includes make, model and engine size. If you buy a new vehicle, the dealer will register it with DVLA, who will send the registration document to you.

  2. Who can carry out compulsory basic training (CBT)?

    • Any approved driving instructor (ADI)
    • Any road safety officer
    • Any Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)-approved training bodyRight answer
    • Any motorcycle main dealer

    CBT courses can only be given by training bodies that are approved by DVSA. The standard of training is monitored by DVSA examiners. The course is designed to teach riders basic skills before they start riding on the road.

  3. What should you check before riding anyone else’s motorcycle?

    • That the owner has third-party insurance cover
    • That your own motorcycle has insurance cover
    • That the motorcycle is insured for your useRight answer
    • That the owner has the insurance documents with them

    If you borrow a motorcycle, you must make sure that you're insured to ride it. It's better to find this out for yourself, rather than taking somebody else's word for it.

  4. How long after first registration must a motorcycle have its first MOT test?

    • One year
    • 3 yearsRight answer
    • 5 years
    • 7 years

    Any motorcycle you ride must be roadworthy and in good condition. If it's over 3 years old, it must pass an MOT test to remain in use on the road (unless it's exempt from the MOT test - see GOV.UK).

  5. What information can be found on a motorcycle's registration document?

    • The registered keeper's nameRight answer
    • The type of insurance cover required
    • The service history
    • The date of the MOT

    Every vehicle on the road has a registration document. This records any change of ownership and gives specific information relating to the vehicle and owner. This includes the date of first registration, the registration number, the make and colour of the vehicle, and the registered keeper's name.

  6. You own a motorcycle licensed in the UK. When do you have a duty to contact the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)?

    • When you go abroad on holiday
    • When your job involves riding abroad
    • When your permanent address changesRight answer
    • When you change your job status

    DVLA need to keep their records up to date. They'll send you a reminder when you need to tax your vehicle. To do this, they need your current address. Every vehicle in the country is registered so that its history can be traced.

  7. What does third-party insurance cover?

    • Damage to your motorcycle
    • All damage and injury
    • Injury to yourself
    • Injury to othersRight answer

    Third-party insurance is usually cheaper than comprehensive insurance. It covers injuries to other people and damage to their property, but it does not cover any damage to your own motorcycle or property. Nor does it provide cover if your motorcycle is stolen.

  8. What's the legal minimum insurance cover you must have to ride on public roads?

    • Third-party, fire and theft
    • Comprehensive
    • Third-party onlyRight answer
    • Personal injury cover

    The minimum insurance cover required by law is third-party only. This covers the other people and vehicles involved in a collision, but not you or your vehicle. Also, basic third-party insurance will not cover you for theft or fire damage. Make sure you read your policy carefully and understand what it covers.

  9. What information will you find on your motorcycle registration document?

    • The service history
    • The year of first registrationRight answer
    • The purchase price
    • The tyre sizes

    A motorcycle registration document contains a number of details that are unique to a particular vehicle. You must notify DVLA of any changes to, for example, the registered keeper or registration number. You must also tell them about any modifications made to the motorcycle.

  10. What's the purpose of an MOT test?

    • To make sure your motorcycle is roadworthyRight answer
    • To certify how many miles per gallon it does
    • To prove you own the motorcycle
    • To allow you to park in restricted areas

    It's your responsibility to make sure that any motorcycle you ride is in a roadworthy condition. Any faults that develop should be corrected promptly. If your motorcycle fails an MOT test, it should not be used on the road unless you're taking it to have the faults repaired or for a previously arranged retest.

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