AAii 306 Motor Insurance exam-day guide
AAii 306 Motor Insurance · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Confirm exact exam format and delivery mode with the provider
AAii 306 is delivered through an approved provider or member association. Before exam day, confirm with the provider whether your sitting is online-proctored, at a test centre, or paper-based, and whether the Motor Insurance syllabus is examined as a single paper or combined with other subjects. Format details (question count, time allowed, pass mark) vary by provider, so do not rely on second-hand accounts; confirm with the provider and record the answer in writing.
Valid photo ID matching your registration name
Bring the original government-issued photo ID (passport or national driving licence are the usual accepted forms) in the exact name used at registration. Check the expiry date now. If your ID name differs from your registration (marriage, transliteration), confirm with the provider in advance what supporting documentation is accepted; do not assume a name mismatch will be resolved at the desk.
Admission or appointment confirmation
Print or download the confirmation email showing your candidate number, date, time and venue or session link. Some providers require it at check-in. If you have not received it within the expected window, contact the provider rather than turning up without it.
Know your candidate/registration number
Write it on your confirmation and memorise it. It is often needed to log in to an online sitting or to complete the answer sheet header. Do not rely on the provider having it on file at the desk.
Permitted reference materials - confirm with the provider
Most insurance technician examinations are closed-book, but confirm with the provider whether any statute extracts, formula sheets or calculator are permitted. If the sitting is open-book, pack only the items expressly allowed. needs_review: permitted materials are set by the provider and are not fixed by the AAii 306 syllabus alone.
Approved calculator - confirm with the provider
Motor insurance questions may involve premium, excess, no-claims discount and indemnity calculations. Confirm with the provider whether a non-programmable calculator is allowed and whether it must be supplied at the venue. If in doubt, practise the arithmetic so you can work without one.
Check venue travel or online system requirements
For a test centre, do a route rehearsal and allow a buffer for delays. For an online sitting, test your webcam, microphone, browser and internet connection on the same device at least 24 hours ahead, and close background applications. Confirm with the provider which browsers and platforms are supported.
Read the current provider instructions on breaks and timing
Confirm with the provider in advance whether bathroom breaks are permitted, whether the clock stops, and whether you may leave early. Rules differ between test centres and remote proctoring; plan hydration and arrival accordingly.
Bring water and a light snack for before/after (not into the exam room unless permitted)
Confirm with the provider what may be taken to the desk. Many centres prohibit food and drink in the exam room, so eat and hydrate beforehand. Avoid heavy meals or excessive caffeine immediately before the sitting.
Plan for technical failure if sitting online
Know the provider's helpline number and their procedure if the connection drops mid-exam. Keep your phone reachable but out of the exam area unless the proctor instructs otherwise. Confirm with the provider how lost time is handled.
Plan the day
Confirm logistics in writing: date, time, venue or session link, ID requirements, permitted materials and calculator policy with the provider. Re-read your Motor Insurance notes on the highest-weight topics - policy cover and exclusions, compulsory third-party liability, claims handling and indemnity, and the main classes of motor policy. Do two timed practice sets under exam conditions rather than open-book revision. Log every wrong answer and re-test those points the next day. Stop introducing new material after this point.
Do a light review of your error log and summary sheets only - no new topics. Prepare your bag: ID, confirmation, candidate number, permitted items. For a test centre, confirm travel times and check for planned engineering works or road closures. For an online sitting, run a full system check on the device you will use, clear your desk area, and confirm the room and lighting meet proctoring requirements. Set two alarms. Get a full night's sleep; sleep is more valuable than a late-night cram.
Eat a normal breakfast and arrive at the venue or log in early - aim for the check-in window stated by the provider, not the last minute. Re-read only your one-page summary of key definitions and figures. Avoid discussing questions with other candidates, which can unsettle you and may breach conduct rules. Have your ID and confirmation in hand before reaching the desk or camera.
Read the instructions and note the total time and question count, then calculate a rough per-question budget. Answer the questions you know first and flag the rest; return to flagged items with the remaining time. Read each stem for qualifiers such as 'except', 'most likely' and 'best'. For calculation items, show your working mentally and sanity-check the answer against the scenario. For scenario questions, identify the peril, the policy section engaged, and whether an exclusion or condition applies before choosing. Leave time to check that every question is answered - there is normally no penalty for a reasoned guess, but confirm with the provider.
Rules to check
Bring original photo ID in your registered name; photocopies and expired documents are normally refused, and a candidate without acceptable ID may be turned away without a refund. Confirm accepted ID forms with the provider.
Arrive or log in within the check-in window stated by the provider. Late arrivals may be admitted at the provider's discretion or refused; do not assume a grace period.
Electronic devices, smart watches, notes and unauthorised materials must be switched off and stored as directed. Possession of a phone at the desk during a proctored sitting is commonly treated as misconduct.
Do not communicate with other candidates once in the exam room, and do not share, record or reproduce question content afterwards. Confirm the provider's confidentiality and misconduct policy and read it before the sitting.
Follow the proctor's or invigilator's instructions at all times, including on breaks, leaving the room and raising a hand. If sitting remotely, stay within camera view and keep your face visible.
If you believe a question is defective or the system fails, note the details and report them to the invigilator or provider promptly; do not attempt to fix a technical problem yourself mid-exam unless instructed.
Scoring and the pass mark are set by the provider. Confirm with the provider how results are issued, when they are released, and the procedure and deadline for any appeal or re-mark.
If you need an access arrangement, reasonable adjustment or extra time, request it from the provider well before exam day; adjustments are rarely granted on the day.