Section 1: Practice

Question 1 of 54

What is the minimum age at which someone can apply for a PHV driver’s licence?

19
21
25

Question 2 of 54

Is there an upper age limit on applicants for a PHV driver’s licence?

Yes – 65
No
Yes – 70

Question 3 of 54

For how many years must you have held a driving licence before applying for a PHV driver’s licence?

3
5
There is no limit

Question 4 of 54

What driving licence must you have held to apply for a PHV driver’s licence? (Select 2)

Full DVLA or Northern Ireland
It does not matter, as long as it is valid (anywhere in the world)
European Union or European Economic Area

Question 5 of 54

Do you need a British passport to apply for PHV driver’s licence?

Yes
No, you but you must have the right to live and work in the UK
Only British or European Union passports are accepted

Question 6 of 54

What type of criminal records check is required as part of the application process?

Basic
Enhanced obtained via any DBS provider
Enhanced obtained via TfL's chosen DBS provider

Question 7 of 54

What medical standards do you need to meet to apply for a PHV driver’s licence?

No medical standards must be met
DVLA Group 2 standards
DVLA Group 1 standards

Question 8 of 54

What is a Topographical Skills assessment?

A driving test with a TfL instructor
A test to check your ability to select and plan a route, read a map and identify locations
A test to check your knowledge of London

Question 9 of 54

How can an applicant prove that they have a B1 level English language ability? (Select 2)

By taking a safety, equality & regulatory understanding assessment at TfL
By passing a B1 test at Trinity or any other local college
By taking a speaking & listening test at TfL

Question 10 of 54

How will I know that my application has been approved?

You don't need to wait for a licence to arrive, you can start working after passing the topographical assessment
TfL will contact you by phone
TfL will send you a London PHV driver's licence

Question 11 of 54

What does a medical condition on your licence mean?

You may be required to have extra medical checks if you have a medical condition
That your licence will be only valid for 6 months
That you can only work 4 hours a day

Question 12 of 54

How long is a PHV driver’s licence normally valid for?

5 years
4 years
3 years

Question 13 of 54

Do you need to read emails and letters from TfL and respond to them once your licence has been issued?

No, it is not necessary after a licence has been issued
Yes, it is crucial to do so
Yes but only during the application process before a licence is issued

Question 14 of 54

Is it possible to have a licence issued for a period shorter than 3 years?

Yes, the letter that comes with the licence will explain why
No
Yes, but only over the age of 65

Question 15 of 54

How should your PHV driver’s licence be stored?

You should make a copy and send it back to TfL
You should give your original licence to the operator that you currently work for
You should keep your licence at home in a safe place

Question 16 of 54

Is the operator that you work for required to keep your original driving licence?

No, the operator your work for must keep a copy of your driving licence and PHV driver's licence
No, the operator you work for must only keep a copy of your PHV driver's licence
Yes

Question 17 of 54

Which of these must be kept by an operator you work for (Select 2)

Copy of your passport and proof of address
Copy of your DVLA/NI/EU/EEA driving licence
Copy of your PHV driver's licence

Question 18 of 54

What is contained in the letter that comes with your licence?

Important information about the operator you must work with
Important information about your responsibilities as a London PHV driver, including any conditions you must meet
The licence will be sent on it is own – there are no additional letters

Question 19 of 54

What is a PHV driver’s badge? (Select 2)

Photographic ID that needs to be kept in your vehicle's glove box at all times
Photographic ID that must be worn at all times when you are working as a PHV driver
Photographic ID that allows your passengers to check the information sent to them by the operator they made a booking with

Question 20 of 54

What information is displayed on the PHV driver’s badge?

Licence number, Photograph, Name, and the licence expiration date
Licence number, Name, and the licence expiration date
Licence number, Photograph, Name, Date of Birth, and the licence expiration date

Question 21 of 54

How should the badge be used?

You must wear your badge only when you are with a passenger
You do not need to wear your badge
You must wear your badge whenever you are working as a PHV driver, including when you are waiting to receive a booking or travelling to pick up a passenger

Question 22 of 54

What must you do if you are exempt from wearing a PHV driver’s badge?

Keep your badge in a safe place at home – no other actions are necessary
There are no exemptions from wearing a badge
You must carry the exemption notice with you at all times when working as a PHV driver

Question 23 of 54

How should a PHV driver’s badge be displayed?

You do not have to wear it but it must be in your car at all times
You must wear it at all times when working
It should be hung on your rear view mirror

Question 24 of 54

What must you do if a visually impaired passenger asks for your licence number?

Allow them to touch your badge – it includes text in Braille
Tell them what your licence number is
You do not need to share your licence details with passengers

Question 25 of 54

Can you share your PHV driver’s badge with someone else?

Yes, but only with family members living at the same address that are insured to drive your vehicle
Yes, but only with your spouse
No, the badge is for your sole use

Question 26 of 54

What must you do when you lose your PHV driver’s badge or licence?

Continue working as normal
Report it to the police
Report it to TfL immediately

Question 27 of 54

What must you do if your badge was stolen?

Report it to TfL immediately and to the police to get a crime reference number
Report it to TfL only
Report it to DVLA

Question 28 of 54

Your badge was stolen – you reported this fact to the police and TfL – Can you continue working as a PHV driver?

Yes as long as you have a crime reference letter from the police
No, you cannot continue working without your badge
Yes, but you need to have your paper licence with you at all times instead of the badge

Question 29 of 54

You may be exempt from supplying a medical form in support of your new PHV driver application if you: (Select 2)

Have a provisional DVLA Group 2 licence or a valid, current pilot’s licence issued by the Joint Aviation Authorities
Have a current London taxi driver licence
Are under the age of 45

Question 30 of 54

From what age must you have a medical examination each time you apply to renew your licence (unless exempt)?

50
40
45

Question 31 of 54

From what age must you must have an annual medical examination (unless exempt)?

50
65
70

Question 32 of 54

What must you do if you develop a new medical condition that may affect your ability to drive?

You should tell TfL immediately if between medical examinations
Wait until the next renewal application
You only need to consult your GP

Question 33 of 54

Do you need to notify TfL about a change of address?

No, you can update your details on the next renewal application
Yes, within 14 days
Yes, within 21 days

Question 34 of 54

Do you need to notify TfL about a change of email address or a phone number?

Yes
No, it's not required
Yes but only on your next renewal application

Question 35 of 54

Do you also need to notify DVLA about a change of address?

Yes, both the address on your driving licence and PHV driver's licence must be the same
No, TfL will notify DVLA
No, it's not required by law

Question 36 of 54

What other changes of personal circumstances must be reported to TfL immediately? (select 2)

You have applied for a PHV driver's licence with another licensing authority
You are the subject of a sexual offences order
If you have broken the law and have been disqualified from driving

Question 37 of 54

Do you need to notify TfL if you get a mental health order?

Yes, immediately
No, it's not required
No, it's your GP's responsibility

Question 38 of 54

You need to notify TfL immediately if: (select 2)

You are on either the Adult or Children's Barred lists
You work over 12 hours a day
You have a private hire or taxi driver’s licence with another licensing authority and that authority has suspended or revoked your licence, or refused any new application you have made

Question 39 of 54

What to do if you have a private hire or taxi driver’s licence with another licensing authority and that authority has suspended or revoked your licence, or refused any new application you have made?

Carry on working as normal – only the licence issued by another licensing authority will be affected
Report it to TfL immediately
Report it to DVLA within 21 days

Question 40 of 54

Do you need to notify TfL about convictions, cautions or arrests?

No, the police will inform TfL
Yes, you must tell TfL immediately if you are arrested, charged with, convicted or cautioned for any crime. This includes any fixed penalty notices or road traffic offences that result in penalty points on your driving licence
Yes but only on your next renewal application

Question 41 of 54

Can you be granted with a PHV driver’s licence while on student visa?

No
Yes, without any restrictions
Yes, you will only be allowed to work for a limited number of hours each week and you will not be allowed to be self-employed

Question 42 of 54

What happens when TfL receives a complaint made against you or becomes aware of any behaviour that is not satisfactory?

Your licence will be revoked immediately
You will have to surrender your licence on it's expiry date
TfL may write to you with the details and ask for your comments – it is important that you respond to this request

Question 43 of 54

What must you do if you are disqualified from driving?

Inform TfL immediately – keep you badge and licence safe at home until the disqualification period ends
Inform TfL immediately and return you PHV driver's licence and badge to TfL
Stop driving only – there is no need to notify TfL

Question 44 of 54

If TfL receives a complaint about you, will you be able to comment?

No, TfL will make a licensing decision based only on the information in the complaint
Yes, but it will not be considered by TfL when making a licensing decision
Yes, TfL will write to you with the details of the complaint and ask for comments

Question 45 of 54

If for any reason your PHV driver’s licence is revoked you must return it to TfL within how many days?

7
14
21

Question 46 of 54

Can a licence be suspended or revoked with immediate effect?

No
Yes

Question 47 of 54

Can TfL send an Authorised Officer to take a licence from you once it has been suspended or revoked with immediate effect?

No, you will only be asked to send it back to TfL within 7 days
No, you will only be asked to send it back to TfL within 14 days
Yes

Question 48 of 54

What does it mean when your licence has been revoked?

That it has been stopped for a short time and you are only allowed to work a limited number of hours per week
That it has been stopped for a short time and you won't be able to work during this time
That it is no longer valid and you must return it to TfL

Question 49 of 54

What does it mean when your licence has been suspended?

That it has been stopped for a short time and you won't be able to work during this time
That it is no longer valid and you must return it to TfL
That it has been stopped for a short time and you are only allowed to work a limited number of hours per week

Question 50 of 54

Can TfL revoke a vehicle licence if your PHV driver’s licence has been revoked?

No
Yes, if there is a risk to public safety and you are the owner of a licensed private hire vehicle
Yes, if there is a risk to public safety – even if the licensed vehicle was rented

Question 51 of 54

What is the DBS?

The DBS is a private company that does checks on people’s backgrounds
The DBS is a public body that does checks on people’s backgrounds
The DBS is a private company authorised by TfL to rent private hire vehicles

Question 52 of 54

What will be shown on your DBS check? (select 2)

Any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings you have had
Any convictions you have had
If the local police have any information that is relevant to you working as a PHV driver and if you are on a list of people who are prevented from working with vulnerable groups

Question 53 of 54

Can I use any company to get my DBS certificate?

Yes, you can use any company
No, you must use a company chosen by TfL
Yes, you can use any company but it must be an enhanced check

Question 54 of 54

What information has the section on London PHV Driver Licensing covered?

What you need to do to register a private hire vehicle in London.
Information on how to keep passengers safe.
The rules and policies that a London PHV driver needs to know about.

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