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What you need to know

Leisure

  • What is the film classification system? What are the classifications?
  • What is a television licence? What is the licence money used to pay for?
  • What is the National Trust?
  • How old must people be to buy alcohol? How old must people be to go into betting shops?
  • What services are offered by vets?

Travel and transport

  • Which organisations provide information about trains, buses and coaches? Which groups of people can get discount tickets?
  • How can a person get a driving licence? How long can overseas driving licences be used for in the UK?
  • What is motor insurance, road tax and MOT? Where can people purchase a road tax disc? Who can provide an MOT certificate?
  • What are the laws covering seat belts, crash helmets and holding mobile phones whilst driving? What are the speed limits for cars and motorcycles?
  • What should people do if they are involved in a road accident?

Identity documents

  • What identity documents are generally accepted?

Remember, you can find the answers to all these questions in the handbook.