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Mandatory Equipment in Cars 
A Guide for New Drivers (UK)

Doncaster Driving School – Road Safety Guide

If you're a learner driver or have recently passed your driving test in the UK, it’s essential to know the basic equipment that should be in every car. At Doncaster Driving School, we emphasize road safety and the comprehensive preparation of learner drivers.

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1. Driving Licence & Car Documents – Legal Requirement in the UK

Required by law in the UK:

  • Driving licence (driving licence)

  • Valid car insurance (car insurance)

  • Vehicle registration certificate (V5C)

  • MOT certificate (for cars older than 3 years)

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💡 Check your car’s documents online here:
🔗 Check vehicle info – GOV.UK
(Doncaster Driving School recommends monthly checks on your documents!)

🚨 2. Warning Triangle

📌 Not mandatory in the UK, but:

  • Recommended for all vehicles

  • Required for international travel (EU)

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➡️ Ideal for learners at Doncaster Driving School who plan to drive outside the UK.

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🦺 3. High-Visibility Vest

📌 Not required by UK driving laws, but:

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  • Provides increased visibility in case of a breakdown

  • Safe driving tip: Keep a vest in the door pocket, not the trunk

🛠️ 4. First Aid Kit

📌 Not mandatory in the UK, but:

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  • Included in all road safety guidelines

  • At Doncaster Driving School, we encourage every learner to have one

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🔦 5. Car Torch

📌 Recommended for night driving:

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  • Opt for one with spare batteries or a rechargeable torch

  • Useful in case of breakdowns, especially on UK rural roads

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❄️ 6. Winter Emergency Kit

📌 Not legally required, but:

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  • Includes ice scraper, de-icer spray, blanket, and water

  • Important for learner drivers in Doncaster who drive in rural areas

🧯 7. Fire Extinguisher

📌 Not mandatory in the UK, but:

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  • Required if traveling in Europe

  • Recommended if transporting equipment or cargo

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🔋 8. Jump Leads

📌 Very useful if your car battery dies


➡️ Alternatively, a portable jump starter with a USB port

At Doncaster Driving School, we care not only about passing the test but also about safe driving for the long term.

 

Properly equipping your car is not just a good idea; it could make all the difference in critical situations.

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🔒 Safe driving starts before you even turn the key.

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