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Private Car Hire Vocational License (PDVL) - Paper 1
Question 1
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What must you do immediately if your Private Hire Car Driver's Vocational Licence (PDVL) is lost?
Look for the lost PDVL.
Ask people if they have seen your lost PDVL.
Apply for a new Private Hire Car Driver's Vocational Licence.
Make a police report.
To ensure that you will provide a safe journey, which of the following statements is false?
Take care of my health.
Keep a proper lookout.
Keep talking to my passenger to stay alert.
Take care of my vehicle.
You are likely to have high blood pressure (hypertension) if your blood pressure readings are consistently read as __________
110/90
120/90
140/90
130/90
Which of the following is a requirement if you are applying for PDVL?
Your ability to read simple English.
Your ability to speak and read simple English.
None of them.
Your ability to speak simple English.
What are LDL or low density lipoprotein?
Good cholesterol that prevents excess cholesterol from building up in blood vessel.
Bad cholesterol that cause your arteries to become narrow and hard.
Fats in your blood that causes your arteries to become narrow and hard.
Fats in your blood that are used by your muscles as energy.
What is the composition amount and demerit points awarded to a motorist when he fails to give way at a junction?
$170.00 and 8 demerit points
$130.00 and 4 demerit points
$150.00 and 6 demerit points
$120.00 and 3 demerit points
Why is the insurance premium for a private hire car higher than that for a private passenger car?
Due to private hire cars being premium brands that command higher premium than private passenger cars.
Due to private hire cars being more prone to breakdowns.
Due to insurance companies wanting to increase their revenue.
Due to greater exposure to risks.
Which one of the following is the best tip for managing your cholesterol?
Maintain a healthy weight through exercise, keep a healthy diet and quit smoking
Eating food with high in Trans fats such a deep-fried food, pastries and cakes
Exercise regularly to keep fit
Avoid eating food with more fibres such as whole grain, vegetables, fruit and beans
What must you do if the driver ahead shows a signal that he intends to park?
Flash the high beam at the driver so that he speeds up the parking.
Honk at him so that he speeds up the parking.
Stay closer to prevent him from parking.
Be patient and give him time and space to park.
A certificate will be issued when a vehicle passes an inspection. What is the validity of this certificate for the renewal of road tax?
14 days.
2 months.
3 months.
1 month.
How to check whether your car is clean?
There are no cockroach and no ants
The exterior of the car was washed
The interior of the car was wiped
There is no odour and no dust
Why do I need to signal before turning, changing lane or stopping?
Give other motorists ample time to react
Avoid payment of fines
Use the signal lights that are provided for
Avoid road rage
What are the normal bus lane operational days?
Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays)
Monday to Saturday (including Public Holidays)
Monday to Saturday (excluding Public Holidays)
Monday to Friday (including Public Holidays)
Why do you need to stop close to the verge of the road when you pick up or alight passengers?
Ensure the safety of passengers.
Passengers ask me to do so.
Passengers can alight faster.
Not necessary to do so because my vehicle may hit the kerb.
What are the running costs for a private hire car driver?
Fuel, Medisave contributions and road tax.
Fuel, parking summons and vehicle maintenance.
Fuel, Medisave contributions and parking charges.
Fuel, COE and parking charges.
What does it mean when you doctor say that your blood pressure (BP) is 120/80?
Systolic BP is 120 and diastolic BP is 40
Systolic BP is 120 and diastolic BP is 80
Diastolic BP is 120 and systolic BP is 80
Diastolic BP is 40 and systolic BP is 80
What would you do if passengers are boarding your vehicle with luggage?
Help them to load the luggage if they are willing to pay you extra
Do not help in loading the luggage as if there is any damages, they may ask me to pay
Open the boot and let them put in their luggage
Come out of your vehicle and assist them to load the luggage
Why do you need to belt up when driving?
Drive faster and remain stable
Avoid payment of fines
Avoid DIPS demerit points
Reduce the likelihood of serious injuries or death
What are HDL or high density lipoprotein?
Fats in your blood that causes your arteries to become narrow and hard.
Bad cholesterol that cause your arteries to become narrow and hard.
Fats in your blood that are used by your muscles as energy.
Good cholesterol that prevents excess cholesterol from building up in blood vessel.
What is the purpose of a surgical mask?
Worn to avoid smelling unpleasant odours.
Used by doctors when they perform surgeries.
Worn by chefs to avoid contaminating the food that they prepare.
Reduce the chance of spreading airborne diseases.
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