Essential documents
Which combination of documents must a vehicle and its driver have to use a public road legally?
- A valid licence, insurance, and tax (and an MOT if the car needs one)Correct
- Only a driving licence
- Only insurance and a full fuel tank
- Only an MOT certificate
Why?
To drive legally you need a valid licence for the vehicle, at least third-party insurance, and the car must be taxed and, if old enough, have a valid MOT. Missing any of these is an offence. These core documents are listed in Annex 3 of The Highway Code.
Highway Code rule Annex 3