Private Car Hire Vocational License (PDVL) - Paper 1

To be able to be "fit to serve", what should you do?

Keep looking at my mobile phone for updates on surge fares.Drive faster so that I can serve more passengers.Take care of my health and my vehicle.Keep talking to passenger to stay alert.

As a chauffeured private hire car driver, are you allowed to ply for hire and pick up a passenger at a parking place?

Yes, if another passenger at the parking place approaches me after my passenger has alighted.Yes, I am only not allowed to ply for hire on the road.Yes, because I am not picking up the passenger at a public stand.No, I am not allowed to do so.

What are the operational cost for a private hire car driver?

Fuel, Medisave contribution and aircon repairFuel, Medisave contribution and parking chargesFuel, tyre and parking chargesFuel, engine oil and parking charges

What is the contact number of ISD Counter-Terrorism Centre (CTC)?

No such contact number1800-22555821800-26264731800-2765751

How can you avoid road rage?

Be aggressive while driving.Refuse to give way to others.Be kind, patient and courteous.Confront the other party.

What are the running costs for a private hire car driver?

Fuel, COE and parking charges.Fuel, Medisave contributions and road tax.Fuel, parking summons and vehicle maintenance.Fuel, Medisave contributions and parking charges.

What is the minimum age requirement for private hire car drivers?

At least 30 years oldAt least 18 years old + minimum of two years' driving experienceAt least 30 years old + 1 year driving licenceAt least 18 years old + 4 year driving licence

What are HDL or high density lipoprotein?

Bad cholesterol that cause your arteries to become narrow and hard.Fats in your blood that causes your arteries to become narrow and hard.Good cholesterol that prevents excess cholesterol from building up in blood vessel.Fats in your blood that are used by your muscles as energy.

What is diabetes?

Blood glucose level remain persistently higher than normal.Blood pressure level remain persistently lower than normal.Blood glucose level remain persistently lower than normal.Blood pressure level remain persistently higher than normal.

What is road safety about?

Avoiding accidentsKeeping the roads clear.Right of wayReaching the destination faster.

What is the fine imposed on the motorists caught leaving their vehicle engines idling more than once?

Fine $30Fine $100Fine $50Fine $200

What are some of the symptoms of diabetes?

Constant headache, weight loss and hair loss.Constant thirst, blurry vision and frequent urination.Arthritis, soft bone and constant backache.Dry skin, knee pain and gout.

On the attributes of a licensed professional chauffeur, how can you be accommodating?

I am friendly and approachable when interacting with others.I am helpful to my passengers.I respect the rights of my passengers.I will not circumvent the rules of engagement.

Why must I signal before turning and changing lanes?

To give other motorists enough time to respond.To inform other motorists to come closer to my vehicle.To alert other motorists that my car is about to break down.Distracting other motorists can be fun at times.

If cholesterol level is too high, it can cause __________?

CancerDiabetesHeart diseaseKidney failure

What are the composition amount and demerit points awarded to a motorist when he exceeds the speed limit of the road by 21 km/h?

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

How do you avoid a collision with the vehicle in front?

Flash headlights to warn the driver in front.Honk the driver ahead so that he will drive faster.Drive slower than the speed limit of the road.Observe the 3-second rule and avoid distractions.

When your BMI is above the healthy range, what are the health risks?

Obesity and strokeArthritis and goutHigh blood pressure and knee painHeart disease and diabetes

What does Body Mass Index (BMI) indicates?

BMI indicate your muscle massBMI indicated how tall you areBMI indicate your risk of developing weight related health problemsBMI indicate how heavy you are

Will a private hire car passenger get his receipt if he requests for it?

Yes, only if the fare exceeds $50.Yes, if the private hire car driver has a receipt book.Yes, I must inform him that the receipt will be sent to him by email.Yes, if the passenger agrees to pay for the receipt.