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You plan to borrow a car from a friend to make a short trip. What must you confirm before driving the vehicle on a public road?

  1. A
    That the vehicle owner holds comprehensive insurance, which automatically covers anyone who drives it
  2. That you are properly insured to drive that specific vehicle on the roadAnswer
  3. C
    That the vehicle has a valid MOT certificate, which provides temporary third-party cover
  4. D
    That the vehicle owner gives verbal permission, which satisfies statutory insurance requirements

Answer

You must confirm that you are properly insured to drive that specific vehicle on the road.
Before driving any vehicle on a public road, you must make sure that valid motor insurance covers your use of that specific car. Driving without insurance is illegal, and the driver is legally responsible for ensuring proper cover is active.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the legal requirements for driving any motor vehicle on public roads in the UK.
Under UK road traffic law, every driver must have valid insurance that covers their use of the vehicle.
Driving an uninsured vehicle is a serious statutory offence that carries penalty points, fines, and potential disqualification.
2
Evaluate whether third-party permission or vehicle documents replace individual insurance cover.
Neither verbal permission, an MOT certificate, nor the owner's comprehensive cover automatically protects a guest driver.
Cover applies only if the driver is a named driver on the vehicle's policy or has verified 'driving other cars' cover on their own policy.

Key Concept

Statutory motor insurance requirements when driving borrowed vehicles
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Motor Insurance Coverage and Legalities

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