Home
Practice Tests
Articles
< View All Quizzes
Private Car Hire Vocational License (PDVL) - Paper 1
Question 1
/ 20
What is the speed limit for vehicles travelling along a school zone during operational hours?
60 km/h.
40 km/h.
70 km/h.
50 km/h.
What are the health risks of high blood pressure?
Reduced blood count because the blood flows too fast.
Damage to the heart and blood vessels.
Creates thirst and frequent urination.
Reduces oxygen to all parts of the body.
What must you do if the driver ahead shows a signal that he intends to park?
Be patient and give him time and space to park.
Stay closer to prevent him from parking.
Flash the high beam at the driver so that he speeds up the parking.
Honk at him so that he speeds up the parking.
What is the minimum age requirement for private hire car drivers?
At least 30 years old
At least 18 years old + minimum of two years' driving experience
At least 18 years old + 4 year driving licence
At least 30 years old + 1 year driving licence
Why do you need to stop close to the verge of the road when you pick up or alight passengers?
Passengers ask me to do so.
Passengers can alight faster.
Not necessary to do so because my vehicle may hit the kerb.
Ensure the safety of passengers.
What is domestic terrorism?
Same as foreign terrorism
Terrorist acts committed by anyone.
Terrorist acts committed by non-citizens.
Terrorist acts committed by PRs or citizens.
Who are licensed professional chauffeurs?
Holders of Driving License who have the skills and knowledge to transport passengers safely from Point A to Point B.
Holders of Vocational License who have the skills and knowledge to transport passengers safely from Point A to Point B.
Holders of Driving License who have the right of way.
Holders of Driving License who have the skills and knowledge to transport passengers.
What is high blood pressure?
The condition in which the heart fails to pump the blood around the body.
The condition in which blood is pumped around the body at too low a pressure.
It is a medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently reduced.
The condition in which blood is pumped around the body at too high a pressure.
On the attributes of a licensed professional chauffeur, which of the following statements is true?
I do not have to provide equal treatment for all passengers.
I need not be ethical.
I am responsible for my actions.
I will respect my passengers if they respect me.
What are the three key elements to terrorism?
Violence, fear and intimidation
Violence, bomb attack and fire
Riot, religious disharmony and fear
Fire, shooting and killing
As a chauffeured private hire car driver, are you allowed to ply for hire and pick up a passenger at a parking place?
Yes, I am only not allowed to ply for hire on the road.
No, I am not allowed to do so.
Yes, because I am not picking up the passenger at a public stand.
Yes, if another passenger at the parking place approaches me after my passenger has alighted.
What are some of the communication filters with a passenger?
Interest, belief and knowledge.
Culture, prejudices and gathering.
Attitudes, interest and habits.
Past experience, language and landscape.
What is a surgical mask?
It is a mask worn by a doctor when he performs surgery.
It is a mask worn by a patient when undergoing surgery.
It is a mask to reduce the chance of spreading airborne diseases which are passed in the form of liquid droplets
It is a mask worn to prevent against haze.
What are the running costs for a private hire car driver?
Fuel, parking summons and vehicle maintenance.
Fuel, COE and parking charges.
Fuel, Medisave contributions and road tax.
Fuel, Medisave contributions and parking charges.
A professional driver needs to accountable. What does that mean?
I earn the respect of my passengers.
I am responsible for my actions.
I am responsive to the needs of my passengers.
I am helpful to my passengers.
What should you do if you are caught in traffic congestion?
Be patient and keep up with the flow of traffic.
Flash the high beam at the driver so that he moves on.
Honk the driver ahead so that he will drive faster.
Keep changing lanes.
As a private hire car driver, what can you do on national security?
Volunteer to do national service.
Participate in communal harmony, be vigilant to detect, deter and prevent acts of terrorism.
Volunteer to patrol around my neighborhood.
Follow those who behave suspiciously.
What is the contact number of ISD Counter-Terrorism Centre (CTC)?
No such contact number
1800-2255582
1800-2626473
1800-2765751
Why is it important to wash hands frequently?
Keep them clean and fresh
Feel good when shaking hands with others
They will not feel sticky especially in hot weather
There are bacteria on the hands
Which topics are considered sensitive and should not be discussed with a passenger?
Religion, language, sex, race and weather.
Sex, gender, language, age and insurance.
Politics, race, language, religion and sex.
Race, language, religion, sex and citizenship.
Next
