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Private Car Hire Vocational License (PDVL) - Paper 1
Question 1
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What should you do when a tyre is punctured while you are driving?
Drive slowly to a fuel station to pump air.
Brake intermittently, signal and move to the side of the road.
Drive to the nearest workshop for repair.
Continue to drive as the inside of the tyre has a rim.
What is the speed limit for all vehicles travelling along any road in a Silver Zone?
60 km/h.
50 km/h.
40 km/h.
70 km/h.
How can we disinfect our cars in the most economical way?
Wind up all windows and leave the car exposed to the sun for 30mins.
Send the car for an expensive car wash.
Wind down all windows and leave the car exposed to the sun for 30mins.
Wind up all windows and leave the car in the car park for 30mins.
When do you know you have hypertension (high blood pressure)?
My systolic BP is 90mmHg or more
My systolic BP is 140mmHg or more
My systolic BP is less than 140mmHg
My diastolic BP is less than 90mmHg
Will a private hire car passenger get his receipt if he requests for it?
Yes, I must inform him that the receipt will be sent to him by email.
Yes, only if the fare exceeds $50.
Yes, if the private hire car driver has a receipt book.
Yes, if the passenger agrees to pay for the receipt.
A certificate will be issued when a vehicle passes an inspection. What is the validity of this certificate for the renewal of road tax?
1 month.
2 months.
14 days.
3 months.
Why it is important to have a well-presented vehicle?
It keeps me in the job
It says a lot to the passenger about the service that I am providing
It motivates the passengers to give me tips
This is the requirement of my company
Why do we need to wash our hands frequently?
There is dust on our hands.
There are bacteria on our hands.
There is dirt on our hands.
To keep our hands fresh and clean.
What is road safety?
A record on my accidents.
A knowledge.
An attitude.
A thought which is good to have.
What should you do if you encounter a passenger whose behaviour and conversation arouses your suspicion?
Just drive on as it is none of my business.
Tune in to the radio and see if anything happened.
Go home and share the story with your family.
Provide the information to the Police Hotline of ISD Hotline
What do you check in the boot of a vehicle to ensure that it is fit to serve?
Space for luggage, spare tyre with enough air pressure, bungee cord and breakdown sign.
Pail with cleaning cloth and bungee cord.
Spare floor mats, container of water, pail with cloth and breakdown sign.
Space should be empty with only some old newspapers.
You are likely to have high blood pressure (hypertension) if your blood pressure readings are consistently read as __________
140/90
120/90
110/90
130/90
To be able to be "fit to serve", what should you do?
Drive faster so that I can serve more passengers.
Keep looking at my mobile phone for updates on surge fares.
Take care of my health and my vehicle.
Keep talking to passenger to stay alert.
What are the normal bus lane operational days?
Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays)
Monday to Saturday (excluding Public Holidays)
Monday to Friday (including Public Holidays)
Monday to Saturday (including Public Holidays)
What should you do if you are caught in traffic congestion?
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.
Be patient and keep up with the flow of traffic.
What does "comfort" zone between a driver and a passenger mean?
The comfort which the passenger feels while in the vehicle.
The driver drives the passenger comfortably throughout the journey.
The zone within CBD.
The comfortable interaction distance between a passenger and the driver.
When your BMI is above the healthy range, what are the health risks?
Heart disease and diabetes
Obesity and stroke
High blood pressure and knee pain
Arthritis and gout
What is the purpose of a surgical mask?
Worn to avoid smelling unpleasant odours.
Worn by chefs to avoid contaminating the food that they prepare.
Reduce the chance of spreading airborne diseases.
Used by doctors when they perform surgeries.
A professional driver needs to accountable. What does that mean?
I am responsive to the needs of my passengers.
I am responsible for my actions.
I am helpful to my passengers.
I earn the respect of my passengers.
What is the healthy BMI for adults in terms of kg/square metre?
Between 23.0 and 27.4
Between 18.5 and 22.9
27.5 and above
Less than 18.5
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