DGT Rules Documents, permits, and vehicle control Required insurance covers the other person, not you

Documents, permits, and vehicle control

Required insurance covers the other person, not you

Your required car insurance pays for damage you cause to others. It does not cover your own vehicle.

What to watch for

The question asks what your compulsory car insurance covers.

The rule

The rule explains exactly how to answer any question of this type — and why the obvious wrong answer fails.

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Common trap

Don't assume compulsory insurance covers damage to your own vehicle — it doesn't.

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