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What MUST you check before you set off?

  1. You have a full tank of fuel
  2. You have a roof rack fitted
  3. You have a spare driving licence
  4. You have a valid licence and insurance
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Correct answer: You have a valid licence and insurance

Before you set off you must have a valid licence and insurance. The vehicle must be legal and roadworthy.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Rules for drivers and motorcyclists (89 to 102), Rule 97

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026