What learners need to prove they're covered

Learner drivers must be able to prove they are insured to drive the vehicle they bring to their test, according to the Road Safety Authority.

Candidates need a certificate of insurance. If their name does not appear on it, they must also bring an email or a letter on headed paper from their insurance company confirming that they are insured to drive the vehicle being used for the test.

Personal details or names belonging to other people can be covered or redacted on the documents. The driving tester will examine the paperwork and return it to the candidate.

A valid motor insurance disc must also be clearly displayed on the vehicle's windscreen. Under the 1984 insurance disc regulations, the disc must be paper with a white background and a green band along the left-hand side measuring between 8mm and 12mm wide.

At the test, the tester will ask the candidate to read and sign a statement confirming that the vehicle is roadworthy and that adequate insurance cover is in place. Further information is available on page 7 of the Road Safety Authority's driving test checklist.