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Private Car Hire Vocational License (PDVL) - Paper 2
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How far away from a bus stop can you set down passengers?
3 metres away from the edge of the yellow demarcated box or the tip of a bus bay
12 metres away from the edge of the yellow demarcated box or the tip of a bus bay
9 metres away from the edge of the yellow demarcated box or the tip of a bus bay
6 metres away from the edge of the yellow demarcated box or the tip of a bus bay
Driver's vocational licence will be revoked if he accumulates 21 or more demerit points within a period of __________
3 months.
6 months.
12 months.
24 months.
What are the criteria to qualify for a private hire car driver's vocational licence?
Permanent resident who is 18 years old and with a class 3/3A driving licence for at least 3 years.
Singaporean who is 21 years old and with a class 3/3A driving licence for at least 2 years.
Singaporean who is 30 years old and with a class 3/3A driving licence for at least 1 years.
Work permit holder who is 18 years old and with a class 4 driving licence for at least 2 years.
Under VLPS, what is the penalty for permitting private hire car to be driven by driver whose vocational licence is under suspension or by unlicensed driver?
Fine + 12 demerit points + immediate suspension
Fine (case-by-case basis) + 21 demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked + attend court
Fine + 3 demerit points
Fine + 5 demerit points
Under VLPS, what is the penalty for obstructing Registrar or authorised officer in the exercise of his or her power and duty to examine private hire car?
$100 fine + 3 demerit points
$200 fine + 3 demerit points
$100 fine + 5 demerit points
$200 fine + 5 demerit points
Under what circumstances can a private hire car driver's vocational licence be revoked?
When he accumulates 21 demerit points over a 24-month period.
When he accumulates 24 demerit points over a 24-month period.
When he accumulates 12 demerit points over a 12-month period.
When he accumulates 13 demerit points over a 12-month period.
What are the knowledge and skills required to become a vocational licence driver?
Have good driving skills and be medically fit.
Able to dress and communicate well with passengers.
Able to drive a public service vehicle safely and handle passengers.
Able to drive a car and with no adverse driving record.
Under VLPS, what is the penalty for loitering for the purpose of soliciting for passengers?
Fine only
Fine + demerit points + immediate suspension
Fine + demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked
Fine + demerit points
For how long will a private hire car driver be suspended if he is awarded 18 demerit points?
2 weeks.
4 weeks.
8 weeks.
Warning letter.
What are some of the attributes of a private hire car driver?
My passengers come last and special treatment for some.
My passengers come first and I respect the rights of my passengers.
Respect the rights of my passengers and I will cherry-pick passengers..
Special treatment for some and cherry-pick my passengers.
What is the penalty for failing to stop when directed by authorised officer?
$100 fine
$50 fine + 3 demerit points
$30 fine
$50 fine
If there is a long queue of passengers at Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, can you pick up passengers for a fare?
Yes, charge passenger the fare based on passenger's past experience
Yes, inform the passenger that you will charge an estimated fare
No, I am not allowed to do so
No, unless passenger queues at the taxi stand
Applicants who applied for PDVL after 30 June 2017 are not allowed to provide private hire car service until __________ .
He has attended the course
He has passed all the test and obtain the PDVL from LTA
He has attended the course and attempted the test
He has registered with a booking service provider
Under VLPS, what is the penalty for verbally insulting, intimidating or harassing a passenger (other than in a sexual manner)?
$100 fine + 5 demerit points
$100 fine + 3 demerit points
$200 fine + 5 demerit points
$200 fine + 3 demerit points
What is one of the attributes of a private hire car driver?
My self-interest comes first.
I will cherry pick my passengers.
My passenger's interest comes first.
I treat some passengers with special favour.
My friend had his PDVL application rejected by LTA. If he wishes to loan my car, I should ensure that __________ .
He has a valid driving licence and he can use it for chauffeured services.
He pays me a nominal fee if he is using it for chauffeured services.
He has to refuel for me if he is using it for chauffeured services.
He has a valid driving licence before lending him the car for domestic purposes.
How is the fare determined for a private hire car?
Based on the distance travelled only.
Based on the fare offered by the driver.
Based on the fare offered by the passenger.
Based on the fare published by the booking apps service provider.
A man in need for money applied for PDVL intending to provide chauffeured services right away. Which should be the correct action?
Let him use my PDVL so that he can start providing chauffer service immediately.
Advise him to be patient and attain his licence before he should start.
Let him use my PDVL for a nominal fee.
Advise him to just continue providing chauffeur service with no licence.
What is the penalty for taking up or setting down passengers at unauthorised place (within CBD)?
Fine + demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked
Fine + demerit points + immediate suspension
Fine + demerit points
Fine only
A driver who maintains a clean record for 24 months from the date of his/her last offence, will have his/her __________
vehicle impounded.
licence revoked.
past demerit points cleared from his record.
suspension revoked.
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