Private Car Hire Vocational License (PDVL) - Paper 1

When do you know you have hypertension (high blood pressure)?

My diastolic BP is 90mmHg or moreMy systolic BP is less than 140mmHgMy diastolic BP is less than 90mmHgMy systolic BP is 90mmHg or more

When you are communicating with a passenger, what are some of the areas you need to be aware of?

Body language, type of hair do and head movement.Facial expression, body language and head movement.Head movement, face makeup and jewelry on the body.Facial expression, luggage positioning, brand of clothes.

Domestic terrorist conduct activities that involve act that are dangerous to human life and are a violation of __________

criminal laws.business laws.employment laws.civil laws.

Which of the following BMI score indicate that you are at risk?

22.5 kg/m219.0 kg/m226.0 kg/m217.5 kg/m2

A certificate will be issued when a vehicle passes an inspection. What is the validity of this certificate for the renewal of road tax?

2 months.14 days.3 months.1 month.

What is the speed limit for all vehicles travelling along any road in a Silver Zone?

60 km/h.50 km/h.70 km/h.40 km/h.

What is the speed limits in Silver Zones?

20kmh40kmh80kmh50kmh

For effective communication, the Tone of voice or how you say it can lead to misunderstanding with the passenger, which of the following statement is "Condescending"?

If you are not happy, just complain!You asked me to decide so I use CTE! Now you're blaming me for the jam?Everyone knows that it is illegal for a taxi to stop at a bus-stop! Do not argue with me! I have been driving longer than you have been riding in one.Sure. I can drive as fast as the airplane if you want me to.

What is the purpose of a surgical mask?

Worn by chefs to avoid contaminating the food that they prepare.Used by doctors when they perform surgeries.Reduce the chance of spreading airborne diseases.Worn to avoid smelling unpleasant odours.

Under the mandatory give way to buses scheme, why must you give way to buses that are exiting bus-stops?

Allow the bus to continue on the journey without delays.Avoid accident.Avoid conflict with bus driver.Keep a distance from a large vehicle for safety reasons.

Why should you inform your private hire car passenger that you are using GPS?

To demonstrate that I am a good GPS reader.To show that I am very experienced in my directions and bearings.To show that I am better than other drivers.To offer the passenger a choice and not options.

Cholesterol is needed to __________?

Keep beautiful skin textureMaintain clear visionProduce hormones to protect nerves and build new cellsSlowdown aging process

What must you do if you cause annoyance to other road users?

Stare at the other party.Continue to drive.Apologise, it helps cool down the annoyed party.Pretend nothing has happened.

On the attributes of a licensed professional chauffeur, which of the following statements is false?

I will respect my passengers if they respect meI am responsible for my actionI am helpful to my passengersTake care of my health and my vehicle

What should you do if a passenger does not agree with your proposed route of travel using GPS?

Tell the passenger to take another car.Accept the passenger's route to avoid a confrontation.Insist on using the GPS.Tell the passenger that the driver decides the route.

What is the penalty awarded to a motorist who is caught for leaving his vehicle engine idling for the second or subsequent time?

It is not an offence.Warning letter.Fine of $100.Fine of $200.

By not circumventing the rules of engagement, you are being __________

ethicalaccountabledignifiedlaw-abiding

What is the composition amount and demerit points awarded to a motorist when he is conveying a load that is not properly secured?

$130.00 and 4 demerit points$120.00 and 3 demerit points$150.00 and 6 demerit points$170.00 and 8 demerit points

You are likely to have high blood pressure (hypertension) if your blood pressure readings are consistently read as __________

130/90140/90110/90120/90

Which topics are considered sensitive and should not be discussed with a passenger?

Politics, race, language, religion and sex.Race, language, religion, sex and citizenship.Religion, language, sex, race and weather.Sex, gender, language, age and insurance.