SQE1 sample questions

Question 106

A 17 year old motorist sustains a broken leg as a result of a road traffic accident when he is driving his car. The accident is caused by the negligent driving of the driver of the other vehicle (‘the Woman’).

At the age of 22, the motorist seeks legal advice for the first time from a solicitor as to whether he can bring a claim against the Woman for the injuries sustained in the accident.

Which of the following represents the advice that the solicitor should provide to the motorist?

A. A claim can be brought against the Woman because the limitation period is six years from the date of the accident.

B. A claim cannot be brought against the Woman because the limitation period is three years from the date of the accident.

C. A claim can be brought against the Woman because the limitation period is three years from the date the motorist first seeks legal advice.

D. A claim can be brought against the Woman because the limitation period is six years from the date of the motorist’s 18th birthday.

E. A claim cannot be brought against the Woman because the limitation period is three years from the date of the motorist’s 18th birthday.


E - A claim cannot be brought against the Woman because the limitation period is three years from the date of the motorist’s 18th birthday.

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