DVSA theory topic
Road Ready Essentials theory test questions
The documents, checks and basics that make you and your vehicle legal and safe before you drive. Practise 26 questions free, each with the correct answer and a plain-English explanation mapped to the Highway Code.
What you need to know
- You must be insured, taxed, and hold a valid licence and MOT (if 3+ years old).
- Check mirrors, seatbelts and head restraints are set before moving off.
- You're responsible for every passenger under 14 wearing a seatbelt.
Sample question
What is a cover note?
- The document that you receive before you get your registration document
- The document that you receive before you get your insurance certificate
- The document that you receive before you get your MOT
- The document that you receive before you get your driving licence
Why
You will receive a cover note before your insurance documents are sent to you.
Common mistake
Assuming the passenger is responsible for their own belt — for under-14s, the driver is liable.
Exam tip
Group the legal must-haves (insurance, tax, MOT, licence) — questions love testing all four.