Private Car Hire Vocational License (PDVL) - Paper 2

What is the penalty for a private hire car driver who pick up passenger at a taxi stand?

$50 with 3 demerit points$130$50$100

private hire car are allowed to pick up or drop off passengers at __________ .

Building drivewaysNone of the themBus stopsTaxi stands

How long will you be suspended if you accumulate above 21 demerit points within a period of 24 months?

8 weeks2 weeks4 weeksVocational licence will be revoked

Under VLPS, what is the penalty for driving a private hire car with an authorised decal that is illegible?

$200 fine + 12 demerit points + immediate suspension$100 fine + 21 demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked$500 fine + 21 demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked$500 fine + 12 demerit points + immediate suspension

When must a private hire car driver send the car for inspection upon being notified?

Within 7 days.Within 21 days.Within 3 days.Within 14 days.

What is the penalty for tampering with vocational licence?

Fine + demerit points + vocational licence will be revokedFine onlyFine + demerit points + immediate suspensionFine + demerit points

What is the penalty for plying, or causing or permitting a private hire car to ply for hire?

Fine.Fine (case-by-case basis) + demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked.Fine + demerit points.Fine + demerit points + immediate suspension.

Can the driver in any manner harass, intimidate or verbally insult a passenger?

Yes, if the passenger complains about his driving skills.Yes, if the passenger harasses, intimidates or insults him.No, he is not allowed to do so.Yes, if the passenger has a bad body odour.

Under the VLPS, the penalty for a scheduled offence is

demerit pointa fine and demerit pointsa finea warning

What is the penalty for carrying other passengers without consent of hirer?

$100 fine$50 fine$30 fine$50 fine + 3 demerit points

What is the penalty for stopping vehicle within 9 metres of bus stop?

Fine + demerit pointsFine + demerit points + immediate suspensionFine + demerit points + vocational licence will be revokedFine only

Which of the statements below is true when the decal has been tampered?

The owner will not be allowed to renew the car's road tax.The owner can purchase another decal from an online store.The car can still be used to provide hire service.The owner can write to the Registrar to request for a new decal.

Under VLPS, what is the penalty for terminating hiring of private hire car, or requiring passenger to leave private hire car, without reasonable excuse, before passenger is conveyed to destination?

Fine + demerit points + immediate suspensionFine onlyFine + demerit points + vocational licence will be revokedFine + demerit points

What is the penalty for allowing a substitute driver to cover without consent of owner?

$50 fine + 3 demerit points$30 fine$100 fine$50 fine

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 suspensionFine + 5 demerit pointsFine (case-by-case basis) + 21 demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked + attend courtFine + 3 demerit points

What is private hire car?

Private motorcar for private use or for not more than 4 passengers for hire on any roadPrivate motorcar for private use or for hire on any roadPrivate motorcar for private use or for hire under a contractPrivate motorcar for private use or for not more than 8 passengers for hire on any road

Why are drivers and passengers not allowed to smoke in a private hire car?

Because a private hire car does not have ventilation vents.Because the act of smoking does not distract the driver.Because cigarettes are expensive.Because a private hire car is a public service vehicle.

Under VLPS, what is the penalty for removing authorised decal without authority?

Fine + demerit pointsFine + demerit points + vocational licence will be revokedFine + demerit points + immediate suspensionFine only

When should a private hire car be inspected, tested and approved by the Registrar?

Every 6 months and annually for a vehicle that is more than 10 years old.Every two years and annually for a vehicle that is more than 10 years old.Every year, even if the vehicle is less than 10 years old.In years 3,5,7,9 and annually for a vehicle that is more than 10 years old.

What is the penalty for driving a private hire car with an authorised decal that is illegible?

Fine + demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked.Fine + demerit points.Fine + demerit points + immediate suspension.Demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked + attend court.