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Question 1Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

A learner who has just passed the practical driving test in Sri Lanka wants to obtain the full (probationary) driving licence. Within what period must the application be submitted after passing the test?

  1. Within 3 years of passing the practical test
  2. Within 12 months of passing the practical test Correct answer.
  3. Within 30 days of passing the practical test
  4. Within 6 months of passing the practical test

Explanation

Under the Motor Traffic Act and the Department of Motor Traffic procedures, a learner who passes the practical test must apply for the full licence within 12 months of the date of passing. Applications submitted after that window are not accepted and the test may need to be retaken.

Question 2Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

Which document is required to prove the identity of an applicant when applying for a new driving licence at the Department of Motor Traffic?

  1. The National Identity Card Correct answer.
  2. A utility bill in the applicant's name
  3. A bank statement
  4. A school leaving certificate

Explanation

The National Identity Card is the primary document accepted to establish identity and age for a driving licence application. Other documents such as utility bills may support proof of residence but cannot replace the NIC for identity purposes.

Question 3Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

What is the minimum age at which a person may apply for a licence to drive a motor car (light vehicle) in Sri Lanka?

  1. 18 years Correct answer.
  2. 16 years
  3. 21 years
  4. 17 years

Explanation

The minimum age for obtaining a licence to drive a motor car is 18 years. Younger applicants may obtain a learner's permit for certain categories but cannot be issued a full licence for a light vehicle until reaching 18.

Question 4Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

A licence holder has moved to a new permanent residence and wants the address on the driving licence updated. What is the correct procedure?

  1. Continue using the licence because the address does not affect validity
  2. Wait until the licence expires and then apply for renewal
  3. Write the new address on the licence by hand
  4. Apply to the Department of Motor Traffic for an amendment of particulars Correct answer.

Explanation

A change of address is a change of particulars that must be notified to the Department of Motor Traffic, which issues an amended licence. The address on the licence must reflect the holder's current residence.

Question 5Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

When a driving licence is lost, what should the holder do first before applying for a duplicate?

  1. Surrender the vehicle registration certificate
  2. Lodge a complaint with the police and obtain the report Correct answer.
  3. Publish a notice in a newspaper
  4. Retake the practical driving test

Explanation

For a lost licence, the holder must report the loss to the police and obtain the police report, which is then submitted with the duplicate licence application. This safeguards against misuse of the lost document.

Question 6Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

A licence holder wishes to convert a foreign driving licence to a Sri Lankan licence. Which requirement applies to the foreign licence?

  1. It must have been held for at least ten years
  2. It must be surrendered to the foreign issuing authority first
  3. It must be translated into Sinhala by any person
  4. It must be valid and, where required, accompanied by an authorised translation Correct answer.

Explanation

A foreign licence submitted for conversion must be a valid licence, and where it is not in an accepted language an authorised translation is required. The Department of Motor Traffic verifies the licence before issuing a Sri Lankan equivalent.

Question 7Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

What is the standard validity period of a driving licence issued for a light vehicle in Sri Lanka before it must be renewed?

  1. One year
  2. Ten years
  3. Five years Correct answer.
  4. Three years

Explanation

A light vehicle driving licence is typically issued with a validity of five years, after which the holder must apply for renewal. Renewal requires the prescribed application and fee.

Question 8Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

An applicant for a new light vehicle licence must provide proof of residence. Which document is most appropriate for this purpose?

  1. The applicant's educational certificates
  2. A recent utility bill in the applicant's name Correct answer.
  3. The applicant's birth certificate
  4. A character certificate from an employer

Explanation

Proof of residence is normally established with a recent utility bill or similar document showing the applicant's name and address. This confirms that the applicant resides within the relevant administrative area.

Question 9Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

A person holding a valid learner's permit wants to upgrade to a full licence. Which step is mandatory before the full licence can be issued?

  1. Obtaining a recommendation from a driving school
  2. Passing the written and practical driving tests Correct answer.
  3. Completing a first-aid course
  4. Submitting a medical certificate only

Explanation

A learner must pass both the written examination and the practical driving test before a full licence is issued. Successful completion of both assessments confirms the applicant's knowledge and driving competence.

Question 10Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

An applicant's existing licence has been suspended by a court order. What is the effect on an application for renewal during the suspension period?

  1. The renewal cannot be granted until the suspension is lifted Correct answer.
  2. The renewal will be processed normally
  3. The applicant may renew by paying a higher fee
  4. The renewal will be granted with a restricted category

Explanation

A court-ordered suspension disqualifies the holder from being granted a licence during the suspension period. The Department of Motor Traffic will not renew or issue a licence until the disqualification has ended.

Question 11Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

Which fee-related document must normally be produced when submitting a renewal application at the Department of Motor Traffic?

  1. The vehicle revenue licence
  2. A copy of the vehicle insurance policy
  3. The receipt for the prescribed licence fee Correct answer.
  4. The vehicle emission test certificate

Explanation

A renewal application must be accompanied by payment of the prescribed licence fee, evidenced by the official receipt. Vehicle-related documents such as insurance or revenue licence pertain to the vehicle, not to the personal driving licence.

Question 12Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

A licence holder whose licence has expired several years ago wishes to renew it. What additional requirement may apply compared with a timely renewal?

  1. The holder may be required to undergo a medical examination and pay arrears Correct answer.
  2. The holder must change the licence category
  3. No additional requirement applies
  4. The holder must surrender the vehicle

Explanation

Where a licence has lapsed for a significant period, the Department of Motor Traffic may require a medical fitness certificate and payment of outstanding fees before renewal. This ensures the holder remains fit to drive.

Question 13Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

What is the purpose of the medical certificate in a driving licence application?

  1. To confirm the applicant's blood group
  2. To certify that the applicant is medically fit to drive Correct answer.
  3. To prove the applicant's driving experience
  4. To verify the applicant's employment status

Explanation

The medical certificate confirms that the applicant meets the visual and general health standards required to drive safely. It protects both the driver and other road users.

Question 14Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

A driver's licence has been damaged and the particulars are no longer legible. What is the appropriate action?

  1. Continue using the damaged licence indefinitely
  2. Repair the licence with adhesive tape
  3. Use a photocopy of the licence while driving
  4. Apply for a duplicate licence with the damaged licence produced Correct answer.

Explanation

A damaged or illegible licence should be replaced through a duplicate licence application, with the damaged licence produced for cancellation. A legible licence must be available for inspection when driving.

Question 15Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

Which authority is responsible for issuing and renewing driving licences in Sri Lanka?

  1. The Sri Lanka Transport Board
  2. The Department of Motor Traffic Correct answer.
  3. The divisional secretariat
  4. The Sri Lanka Police

Explanation

The Department of Motor Traffic is the authority empowered under the Motor Traffic Act to issue, renew and amend driving licences. Other bodies may assist with verification but do not issue licences.

Question 16Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

A foreign licence holder wants to drive in Sri Lanka temporarily rather than convert the licence. What is normally required?

  1. A Sri Lankan learner's permit
  2. An international driving permit or a valid foreign licence with an authorised translation Correct answer.
  3. A temporary vehicle registration
  4. A letter from the foreign embassy

Explanation

A visitor may drive temporarily on a valid foreign licence, usually supported by an international driving permit or an authorised translation where the licence is not in an accepted language. This recognises the foreign licence without full conversion.

Question 17Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

Which category of licence authorises a person to drive a motor car for private use?

  1. A light vehicle category Correct answer.
  2. A motor cycle category
  3. A heavy vehicle category
  4. A bus category

Explanation

The light vehicle category covers motor cars and similar light vehicles used for private purposes. Heavier categories are required for lorries and buses, and a separate category applies to motor cycles.

Question 18Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

An applicant is applying for a duplicate licence after a change of name following marriage. What must accompany the duplicate application?

  1. Only the prescribed fee
  2. A letter from the previous employer
  3. A new photograph only
  4. Documentary proof of the name change together with the prescribed fee Correct answer.

Explanation

Where the holder's name has changed, documentary evidence of the change must be submitted so the Department of Motor Traffic can amend its records. The prescribed fee is also payable for the duplicate.

Question 19Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

What is the consequence of driving a light vehicle without holding a valid licence?

  1. A warning is issued with no further action
  2. The vehicle is automatically confiscated permanently
  3. The driver commits an offence and is liable to prosecution Correct answer.
  4. The driver is issued a learner's permit on the spot

Explanation

Driving without a valid licence is an offence under the Motor Traffic Act, and the driver is liable to prosecution. Penalties may include fines and disqualification.

Question 20Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

When applying for a new licence, the applicant must submit photographs. Which specification normally applies?

  1. Recent colour photographs of the prescribed size Correct answer.
  2. Any photograph regardless of age
  3. A black-and-white photograph only
  4. A photocopy of a passport photograph

Explanation

The Department of Motor Traffic requires recent colour photographs of the prescribed size so that the licence accurately identifies the holder. Photographs that are outdated or of the wrong format are rejected.

Question 21Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

A learner's permit holder wants to practise driving on public roads. Which condition applies?

  1. The learner must be accompanied by a person holding a valid licence for that category Correct answer.
  2. The learner may drive alone during daylight hours
  3. The learner may exceed the speed limit when accompanied
  4. The learner may carry passengers freely

Explanation

A learner driver must be accompanied by a qualified person who holds a valid licence for the same category of vehicle. This supervision reduces risk while the learner gains experience.

Question 22Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

A licence holder's medical condition has deteriorated since the licence was issued. What is the holder's obligation?

  1. Ask a family member to countersign the licence
  2. Reduce driving to weekends only
  3. Continue driving until the licence expires
  4. Inform the Department of Motor Traffic and submit to medical assessment Correct answer.

Explanation

A holder whose fitness to drive is affected must notify the Department of Motor Traffic, which may require a medical assessment and impose conditions or revoke the licence. Continuing to drive while unfit endangers others.

Question 23Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

An applicant holds a foreign licence and applies for conversion, but the licence is written in a language not accepted by the Department of Motor Traffic. What step is required?

  1. The applicant must obtain a new licence from the foreign country
  2. The licence must be accompanied by an authorised translation Correct answer.
  3. The applicant must submit two witnesses
  4. The applicant must retake the written test in that language

Explanation

Where a foreign licence is not in an accepted language, an authorised translation must be provided so that its particulars can be verified. The translation supports the conversion process without requiring a new test in that language.

Question 24Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

Which of the following best describes the difference between a learner's permit and a full driving licence?

  1. A learner's permit is issued only to persons over 21
  2. Both documents authorise identical driving privileges
  3. A learner's permit authorises supervised practice, while a full licence authorises independent driving Correct answer.
  4. A learner's permit allows unsupervised driving, while a full licence requires supervision

Explanation

A learner's permit authorises driving only under qualified supervision while the holder prepares for the tests. A full licence, granted after passing the tests, authorises independent driving within the licensed category.

Question 25Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

A licence holder plans to drive a light goods vehicle for hire or reward rather than private use. What licence consideration applies?

  1. The private light vehicle licence covers all commercial use
  2. No licence is required for goods vehicles under one tonne
  3. A licence endorsement or appropriate category for the commercial use may be required Correct answer.
  4. The vehicle revenue licence replaces the driving licence

Explanation

Commercial use of a vehicle may require the appropriate licence category or endorsement beyond a private light vehicle licence. The Department of Motor Traffic determines the category based on the vehicle and the nature of use.

Question 26Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

Under Sri Lankan licensing practice, a light vehicle licence is issued in a specific category. Which category code covers a motor car used for private purposes?

  1. Category A
  2. Category B Correct answer.
  3. Category C
  4. Category D

Explanation

Sri Lankan driving licences are issued in coded categories, and the light vehicle class used for private motor cars is Category B. Category A covers motorcycles, while C and D cover heavier goods and passenger vehicles. Applying in the wrong category means the licence will not authorise the intended vehicle.

Question 27Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

A learner's permit holder in Sri Lanka has completed the required practice period and now wants a full light vehicle licence. What must be produced to show that the permit period was properly completed?

  1. A letter from the driving school only
  2. The original learner's permit with its recorded issue date Correct answer.
  3. A statutory declaration by the applicant
  4. A copy of the vehicle registration certificate

Explanation

The learner's permit itself records the date it was issued, and the licensing office uses that date to confirm the minimum learner period has elapsed before the road test and full licence issue. A driving school letter or personal declaration does not replace the permit record. The vehicle registration is irrelevant because the test concerns the applicant, not the car.

Question 28Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

A person already holding a valid licence for one light vehicle category wishes to add another light vehicle category. What is the usual procedural route at the Department of Motor Traffic?

  1. Surrendering the current licence and starting a fresh learner permit
  2. Sitting the full written and practical tests again as a new applicant
  3. Waiting for the current licence to expire before adding a category
  4. Applying for a category addition supported by the existing licence record Correct answer.

Explanation

Adding a category is treated as an extension of an existing licence record, so the applicant applies for the addition and the existing licence file is used to verify identity and status. It is not necessary to surrender a valid licence or wait for expiry. Starting again as a brand new applicant would duplicate records the department already holds.

Question 29Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

A licence holder moves to a new permanent address and wants the address shown on the licence to be updated. What is the appropriate action?

  1. Continue using the licence unchanged until it expires
  2. Write the new address on the licence by hand
  3. Apply to the Department of Motor Traffic for an amendment of particulars Correct answer.
  4. Inform the police station nearest the old address only

Explanation

Changes to the particulars printed on a licence, including the holder's address, are made by the Department of Motor Traffic through an amendment procedure. Hand alterations do not make the licence valid and may make it appear altered or forged. Simply waiting for expiry leaves inaccurate records that affect renewals and notices.

Question 30Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

An applicant's licence card has been lost, and the applicant fears identity misuse. Besides applying for a duplicate, what is the sensible protective step?

  1. Publish the loss in a newspaper and take no other step
  2. Notify the Department of Motor Traffic of the loss so the missing licence is recorded Correct answer.
  3. Apply for a licence in a different category instead
  4. Assume the licence cannot be used because the card is gone

Explanation

Reporting the loss to the Department of Motor Traffic ensures the missing licence number is recorded against the holder's file before a replacement is issued. This creates an official trail if the lost card is later presented by someone else. A missing card is still a real document in circulation, so doing nothing leaves a misuse risk.

Question 31Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

Before a first light vehicle licence is issued, the applicant must satisfy an age requirement. What is the minimum age normally required for a light vehicle (motor car) licence in Sri Lanka?

  1. 21 years
  2. 17 years
  3. 16 years
  4. 18 years Correct answer.

Explanation

A full light vehicle licence for a motor car requires the applicant to be at least 18 years old, which is also the threshold for the learner's permit stage in that class. Ages below 18 are associated with restricted categories such as motorcycles under supervision. The age of 21 applies to heavier or commercial categories, not private light vehicles.

Question 32Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

A renewal applicant has changed their surname following marriage and the licence still shows the former name. What should the applicant do when submitting the renewal?

  1. Ask the counter officer to accept a verbal statement of the new name
  2. Obtain a completely new licence in the new name and abandon the old record
  3. Submit the marriage certificate with a request to amend the name on the record Correct answer.
  4. Renew in the former name and change it at the next renewal

Explanation

The name on a licence is amended on production of the supporting legal document, which for a marriage-related change is the marriage certificate. Renewing in the old name perpetuates an inaccurate record. Verbal statements and abandoning the existing record are not accepted ways to change licence particulars.

Question 33Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

An applicant is unsure whether a medical certificate is needed for a routine renewal of a light vehicle licence. Which statement best reflects the general rule?

  1. A medical certificate is never required after the first issue
  2. A medical certificate is required for every routine renewal application Correct answer.
  3. A medical certificate is required where the applicant's age or declared health condition brings the applicant within the cases the department requires to be certified
  4. A medical certificate is required only when the applicant is over 60

Explanation

Routine light vehicle licence renewal applications require a recent medical certificate from the National Transport Medical Institute (NTMI). The requirement applies generally to ordinary renewal applications, including applicants without a declared health condition, rather than being triggered only by age or health status.

Question 34Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

A licence holder plans to leave Sri Lanka for two years and will not use the licence during that time. What is the most appropriate way to keep the licence valid on return?

  1. Hand the licence back to the department before departure
  2. Renew before departure or renew on return within any grace period allowed, keeping the expired licence Correct answer.
  3. Let the licence lapse and apply as a first-time applicant on return
  4. Ask a relative to renew it on the holder's behalf while abroad

Explanation

A licence remains renewable after expiry, but the holder should either renew before leaving or renew promptly on return within whatever grace period the department allows, producing the old licence as the record. Letting it lapse completely and applying as a new applicant wastes the existing record and may require fresh testing. Renewal cannot be done by a relative because the holder's presence and identification are needed.

Question 35Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

A person holding a foreign licence wants to drive in Sri Lanka while visiting for a short holiday. Which document should the visitor normally carry alongside the foreign licence?

  1. A letter from the foreign embassy confirming the licence is genuine
  2. A Sri Lankan medical certificate
  3. A Sri Lankan learner's permit
  4. An International Driving Permit or an acceptable authorised translation Correct answer.

Explanation

A visitor driving on a foreign licence normally supports it with an International Driving Permit or an authorised translation so that the licence can be read and verified by local authorities. A Sri Lankan learner's permit is not a substitute for a full foreign licence. Embassy letters and medical certificates do not serve the function of making the foreign licence intelligible.

Question 36Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

An applicant for conversion of a foreign licence holds a licence that has already expired in the issuing country. How should the department treat the application?

  1. Accept it only if the applicant also holds a Sri Lankan learner's permit
  2. Accept it, because the holder once passed a test abroad
  3. Accept it and issue a full licence without any test
  4. Refuse conversion because the foreign licence is not currently valid Correct answer.

Explanation

Conversion depends on the foreign licence being valid at the time of application, because a lapsed licence no longer evidences current driving entitlement. Passing a test abroad years earlier does not keep the licence alive. The applicant would instead need to follow the normal new-applicant route in Sri Lanka.

Question 37Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

A renewal applicant is unsure which photographs to bring. Which specification normally applies to licence photographs in Sri Lanka?

  1. A photograph taken with a hat and sunglasses for privacy
  2. Any photograph, including a photocopy of an older photograph
  3. Recent colour photographs of passport size showing a full front view of the face Correct answer.
  4. Black and white photographs of any size

Explanation

Licence photographs must be recent colour prints of passport size showing the face clearly and frontally, so that the licence can identify the holder. Photocopies and old photographs are rejected because they no longer reflect current appearance. Headwear and sunglasses obscure facial features and defeat the identification purpose.

Question 38Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

An applicant realises that a required supporting document is missing on the day of the appointment. What is the most appropriate course of action?

  1. Ask another applicant to vouch for the missing document
  2. Submit the application and promise to bring the document later
  3. Proceed with the road test and settle the paperwork afterwards
  4. Obtain the missing document and resubmit the application when the file is complete Correct answer.

Explanation

Licensing applications are assessed on a complete file, so a missing supporting document normally stops processing until it is supplied. Promising to bring it later or relying on another person's word does not satisfy the documentary requirement. Completing a test before the file is complete does not cure the deficiency.

Question 39Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

A driver is stopped and cannot produce the licence at the roadside because it was left at home. How is this normally treated under Sri Lankan practice?

  1. It is treated as driving without any licence and the vehicle is seized
  2. The driver may be required to produce the licence at a police station within a specified period Correct answer.
  3. The driver is automatically disqualified from driving
  4. No action is possible because the licence exists somewhere

Explanation

Failing to carry the licence is distinct from not holding one; the driver is normally allowed to produce the licence at a police station within a set period to prove entitlement. Automatic disqualification and vehicle seizure are disproportionate to a production failure. Doing nothing is also incorrect because the driver must still establish that a valid licence exists.

Question 40Driving Licence Procedures (new licence, renewal, duplicate, conversion)

An applicant is unsure whether the learner's permit stage can be skipped when the applicant has driven privately for years without a licence. How should this be answered?

  1. The learner's permit is required only for applicants under 21
  2. The learner's permit can be replaced by a letter from a driving instructor
  3. The learner's permit stage is required regardless of unofficial driving experience Correct answer.
  4. Private driving experience replaces the learner's permit stage

Explanation

The learner's permit is a formal stage in the licensing process and is not waived because someone has driven unofficially. Unofficial driving is not recorded and cannot be verified as supervised practice. Age and instructor letters do not create exemptions from the permit stage.

Question 41Vehicle Registration and Ownership Transfer

Under the procedure for transferring ownership of a registered light vehicle in Latvia, what must the seller and buyer normally do at the time of the transaction?

  1. Request the vehicle's technical inspection to be repeated before any ownership change
  2. Complete and sign a joint application for the transfer of ownership submitted to the road traffic safety authority Correct answer.
  3. Send only a verbal notification to the vehicle registration authority within 30 days
  4. Wait for the buyer to register the vehicle in another country before informing the authority

Explanation

Ownership transfer of a registered vehicle must be documented by a joint application signed by both the previous and the new owner and submitted to the road traffic safety authority (CSDD). This joint filing is what formally records the change in the register.

Question 42Vehicle Registration and Ownership Transfer

When a light vehicle is sold, within what period must the new owner register the change of ownership with the road traffic safety authority?

  1. Within 30 days of acquiring the vehicle
  2. Within 10 days of acquiring the vehicle Correct answer.
  3. There is no time limit as long as the vehicle is insured
  4. Within 90 days of acquiring the vehicle

Explanation

Latvian rules require the new owner to register the ownership change within a short statutory window after acquisition, commonly ten days. Failing to do so leaves the previous owner recorded and can create liability issues.

Question 43Vehicle Registration and Ownership Transfer

Which document primarily evidences a person's right to register a light vehicle after buying it from a private seller in Latvia?

  1. The signed vehicle registration certificate (technical passport) showing the transferor Correct answer.
  2. The vehicle's technical inspection sticker
  3. A roadworthiness certificate issued abroad
  4. A valid driving licence category B

Explanation

The registration certificate (technical passport) records the registered owner and, together with the signed transfer documentation, proves the seller's right to dispose of the vehicle. The buyer needs this document to complete the new registration.

Question 44Vehicle Registration and Ownership Transfer

A registered light vehicle is being sold and the buyer will use it in Latvia. What happens to the existing Latvian registration number plates during the ownership transfer?

  1. They are transferred to the seller's next vehicle
  2. They must be returned to the manufacturer
  3. They remain attached to the vehicle and pass to the new owner unless the parties request otherwise Correct answer.
  4. They are automatically scrapped and replaced with new numbers

Explanation

In a standard domestic ownership transfer, the registration number assigned to the vehicle stays with it and the new owner is recorded under that number. The plates are not automatically cancelled simply because the owner changes.

Question 45Vehicle Registration and Ownership Transfer

What is the consequence for the previous owner if the buyer fails to register the ownership change within the required period?

  1. The buyer's driving licence is suspended
  2. The sale is automatically declared void
  3. The vehicle is immediately deregistered and crushed
  4. The previous owner remains the registered owner and may face related obligations such as fines or tax liabilities Correct answer.

Explanation

Until the register is updated, the recorded owner remains the previous seller, who can still receive penalties and administrative notices linked to the vehicle. This is why sellers should confirm the transfer is properly registered.

Question 46Vehicle Registration and Ownership Transfer

A light vehicle is imported from another EU member state and registered in Latvia for the first time. Which document is normally required to confirm that the vehicle has been registered abroad?

  1. A notarised translation of the purchase contract only
  2. The manufacturer's advertising brochure
  3. The foreign registration certificate of the vehicle Correct answer.
  4. The foreign driver's insurance card only

Explanation

When registering an imported vehicle, the authority needs the foreign registration certificate to verify the vehicle's identity and prior registration data. Other commercial papers do not substitute for it.

Question 47Vehicle Registration and Ownership Transfer

What is required before a light vehicle that has been off the road for a long period can be re-registered for road use in Latvia?

  1. Only payment of the annual company car tax
  2. A new technical inspection confirming roadworthiness Correct answer.
  3. Only a new set of number plates
  4. Only a written statement from the previous owner

Explanation

A vehicle returning to active road use must pass a technical inspection confirming it meets roadworthiness requirements. Registration alone does not establish that the vehicle is safe to drive.

Question 48Vehicle Registration and Ownership Transfer

When a light vehicle is transferred to a new owner, what must happen to the compulsory third-party liability (OCTA) insurance?

  1. The new owner must arrange valid compulsory liability insurance for the vehicle Correct answer.
  2. The old policy automatically covers the new owner for a full year
  3. Insurance is only required for vehicles used commercially
  4. The vehicle may be driven without insurance until the next inspection

Explanation

Compulsory third-party liability insurance is tied to the vehicle's lawful use, and the new owner must ensure valid coverage is in place. Driving without OCTA is prohibited and carries penalties.

Question 49Vehicle Registration and Ownership Transfer

A seller wants to keep the registration number from a vehicle being sold for use on a future vehicle. What must generally be done?

  1. The buyer must give written permission to the seller to reuse it
  2. The number can be reserved only by applying to the authority before the vehicle is transferred or deregistered Correct answer.
  3. The number is reserved by simply removing the plates from the vehicle
  4. The number automatically follows the seller to any new vehicle

Explanation

Keeping a registration number requires a formal reservation request to the road traffic safety authority, typically made in connection with the transfer or deregistration. Simply taking the plates does not reserve the number.

Question 50Vehicle Registration and Ownership Transfer

Which situation requires the owner to deregister a light vehicle from the Latvian register?

  1. The vehicle has been permanently exported from Latvia Correct answer.
  2. The owner has changed their home address within Latvia
  3. The owner has renewed their driving licence
  4. The vehicle has passed its periodic technical inspection

Explanation

Permanent export of a vehicle removes it from domestic road use, so it must be deregistered from the Latvian register. Routine changes such as address updates or inspection do not trigger deregistration.