Knowledge Test Flashcards by Mohamed Alsaid

When working as Private Hire Vehicle Driver,where should you wear your badge?
a)Upper part of body
b)lower part of body
C)on the back seat of the car
D)Outside of the car

Upper part of body

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Where should you display your additional driver’s badge?
A)Top right of front window
B)Top of the car
C)Top left of the window screen
D)outside of the car

Top left of window screen

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What is maximum number of passengers a saloon car licensed as Private Hire Vehicle can carry?
A)8
B)6
C)4
D)3

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What is maximum number of passengers a minibus licensed as a Private Hire Vehicle can carry?
A)8
B)5
C)3
D)2

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Is a Private Hire Vehicle always a Private hire vehicle?
A)yes
B)no
C)depends on the city driving in
D)depends on the council you are with

Yes

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Does a Private Hire Vehicle Driver license issued by Wolverhampton city council allow you to drive a private vehicle licensed by another authority?
A)No
B)Yes

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What is the act in 1972 specifies a separate insurance for taxi cars ?
A)Road traffic act
B)Miscellaneous provisions act 1976
C)Inequality act
D)Further provisions act

Road traffic act

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When are you allowed to smoke in private hire vehicle?
A)never
B)always

Never

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Who is allowed to drive a private hire vehicle?
A)private hire driver
B)Hackney carrriage

Private hire driver

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Do all your jobs have to come through the base?
A)yes
B)no
C)doesn’t matter

Yes

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If a private hire vehicle driver is caught picking up passengers who have not booked in advance what may happen to him/her?

A)nothing much,no one will find out
B)they cannot drive in that area only
C)they will have a three-strike policy
D)suspension/revoke of the badge

suspension/revoke of the badge

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If a private hire driver picks up a customer who has not booked the vehicle in advance does the private hire insurance cover this?
A)yes
B)no
C)doesn’t matter

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If a member of the public approach’s you when you are on duty in private hire vehicle and asks you to take them somewhere and they have not booking with the base,do you….?
A)no
B)yes
C)doesn’t matter

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Is it acceptable for private hire vehicle driver to cruise around in his vehicle looking for customers?
A)no
B)yes
C)doesn’t matter

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Can a member of the public book a private hire vehicle by going into base?
A)yes
B)no

Yes

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Can a private hire driver book a private hire vehicle for a member of public who approaches their vehicle?
A)no
B)yes

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Once you have submitted your application form to licensing service,does this entitle you to immediately start work?
A)no
B)yes

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If the operator asks you to pick up a passenger and when you get there you find he/she has assistance dog do you refuse?
A)If you have an exemption certificate
B)If you have a bias towards dogs
C)if you do not want to carry a dog in your car
D)if you think you can get away with it

If you have an exemption certificate

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If your private hire vehicle driver license is suspended what does this mean?
A) you cannot drive as private hire driver
B)you can only drive at nighttime

You can’t drive as private hire driver

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Is it an offence not to wear your private hire driver badge while working?
A)yes
B)no

Yes

What action can be taken against you , if you are found to be in breach of your private hire vehicle driver license conditions?
A)badge suspended revoked
B)a slap on wrist
C)you are given small fine
D)three strike policy

Badge suspended revoked

What should you do if your badge is stolen?
A)report it to the police and council
B)don’t tell anyone ,take the law into your own hands and try find it yourself

Report it to council and police

Which two things shall be displayed and clearly visible to the passengers in the vehicle?(multiple choice)
A)badge
B)your terms and conditions
C)your family photographs
D)license

Badge license

Full and accurate records of every booking must be kept by who?(multiple choices)
A)operator
B)dvla
C)passengers
D)police

Police ,operator

Who may inspect the records of bookings? Two answers A)police B)dvla C)council D)passengers

Police council

How many mechanical test must been done for vehicle older than 6 years each year ? A)2 B)3 C)4 D)5

In what form do the council require insurance documentation? A)original B)coloured copies C)black and white copies

Original

The original certificate of insurance or a cover note can be inspected at any time by?(two answers) A)police B)council C)dvla D)passengers

Police council

Who should you give your private hire driver license? A)police B)operator C)council D)keep it at home

Operator

When may a private hire vehicle driver not wear a seat belt? A)paying fare paying passengers B)when in fear of his life C)driving under 20mph

When he is paying fare paying passengers

How often is private hire vehicle driver required to undergo a DBS check? A)3 years B)2 years C)1 years D)5 years

3 years

Does a private hire vehicle driver license issued by Wolverhampton city council allow you to drive with another hire vehicle licensed by another authority? A)no B)yes

If you move between operator during the currency of your private hire vehicle license who should contact? A)council B)dvla C)taxi base D)police

Council

Who should you report convictions or fixed penalties to and period of time? A)council within 14 days B)police within 7 days

Council within 14 days

When can you remove the vehicle plates/door signs? A)never B)if driving with family

Never

In what way should you assist passengers?(two answers) A)help with luggage in and out of car B)walk in home C)carry luggage to and from the front door D)help them count their money from their bag or wallet

Help with luggage in and out of car Carry luggage to and from the front door

When your passengers gets out of private hire vehicle,at the end of each journey what must you do? A)check the vehicle for any property left B)check that you have all money with you

Check the vehicle for any property left

If you change address who must you notify within 7 days? A)council B)dvla C)police D)post office

Council

Why do you need to wear your private hire vehicle driver badge and display your additional badge? A)so customers and council can tell you are registered B)so you look professional C)so you don’t forget your own name

So customers and council can tell you are registered

Which items are strongly recommended to be always provided and maintained in vehicle?(two answers) A)fire extinguisher B)first aid kit C)service record D)air freshener

Fire extinguisher First aid kit

What is minimum age required for passengers to travel in front with normal seat restraints? A)12 B)6 C)20 D)4

What should you do if you lose your private hire vehicle driver license? A)report it to the council B)find a new one C)don’t tell anyone D)make sure you have a backup in your home

Report it to council

Do you have to supply full and accurate information on DBS? A)yes B)no C)doesn’t matter

Yes

When can the private hire vehicle not use the most direct route? A) passengers request B)when they are in rush C)when you are stuck in traffic

Passengers request

Which document in addition to all maintenance records must be kept available for inspection at any time?(two answers) A)maintenance policy B)insurance documents C)passengers care information D)fuel usages

Maintenance policy, insurance documents

Who may inspect the maintenance policy statement and other maintenance records of vehicle?(two answers) A)council B)dvla C)passengers D)police

Police council

If a license holder ceases to operate how quickly must he/she surrender the vehicle driver license and badge to the licensing services? A)7 days B)8 days C)3 days D)2 days

7 days

When can the holder of a private hire vehicle license drive a hackney carriage? A)never B)if they have the car available

Never