Documents, insurance, and administrative obligations
What this domain tests
This domain tests the papers you must carry, the insurance requirement, and the administrative duties that follow a check or an accident.
Documents to carry
You must be able to present a valid driving licence, the vehicle registration certificate, proof of insurance, and the contrôle technique certificate when required. The insurance must be at least third-party liability (assurance RC).
Administrative points
- Report address changes and licence issues to the authorities.
- After an accident, complete a constat amiable with the other driver, but do not admit liability.
- The registration certificate shows the vehicle's technical data and owner; it is not a transferable licence.
- Keep the contrôle technique up to date; an expired test can affect roadworthiness and insurance.
Worked example
A police check asks for your papers. Reasoning: present licence, registration, insurance, and inspection certificate. If the insurance certificate has expired, saying you pay by direct debit does not prove cover; the vehicle should not be driven.
Traps
Confusing the registration certificate with the driving licence; assuming a copy of insurance is always accepted; signing an accident report that misstates the facts; letting the contrôle technique lapse.