Section 2: Practice

Question 1 of 38

Do you need to know about Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) requirements even if you don’t own a vehicle?

No, it only applies to registered keepers
Yes, you should know about these requirements
No, this is not required

Question 2 of 38

Who is the registered keeper of a vehicle?

The person who paid for the vehicle
The person on the DVLA's records as the owner of the vehicle
The person that drives the vehicle

Question 3 of 38

When will you receive a vehicle licence?

TfL will send it by post with your PHV driver's licence
It needs to be collected from TfL offices
Once a PHV has been licensed following an inspection at one of TfL's inspection centres

Question 4 of 38

What is a PHV licence disc?

Proof that your vehicle has a valid PHV licence
Special sticker that allows you to park on red routes
Congestion charge exemption sticker

Question 5 of 38

What does a registered keeper get together with a vehicle licence and licence discs?

A leaflet which briefly describes the red route parking rules
Nothing
A leaflet which briefly describes the conditions of the licence

Question 6 of 38

How many years is a PHV licence valid for?

2
1
3

Question 7 of 38

What is a vehicle inspection?

An annual vehicle test done together with an MOT test
An annual vehicle test at one TfL inspection centres to prove that the vehicle meets all the licensing requirements
An annual vehicle test at your main dealer

Question 8 of 38

When must a vehicle licensing inspection be done?

Within 7 days from the day you started using it for private hire purposes
Before you can use your vehicle for private hire purposes
Within 14 days from the day you started using it for private hire purposes

Question 9 of 38

Where are licence discs fixed?

To the front and rear windscreens of the vehicle
To the front windscreen of the vehicle
To the rear windscreen of the vehicle

Question 10 of 38

Can you remove the licence discs when you go on holiday?

No, you should not remove the discs, even if you are using the vehicle for private purposes
Yes, you can remove the discs if you are using the vehicle for private purposes but you must remember to put them back
Yes. but only the front disc

Question 11 of 38

What happens if you try to remove a licence disc?

It will peel off easily
It will get permanently damaged
It will damage your windscreen

Question 12 of 38

What must you do if your licence discs are damaged, lost, or stolen?

Contact TfL immediately so that replacement discs can be issued
Wait until the next vehicle inspection
Contact TfL within 14 days so that replacement discs can be issued

Question 13 of 38

When can a replacement vehicle licence disc be issued? (select 2)

When you take the original discs off for holiday
When the original discs are lost or stolen
When the original discs are damaged

Question 14 of 38

Can you carry out private hire bookings when the vehicle licence discs are missing?

No
Yes, but only if it happened within the last 7 days
Yes, but only if it happened within the last 14 days

Question 15 of 38

Must all private hire vehicles display licence discs?

Yes, there are no exemptions
No, in some exceptional circumstances the vehicle might be given an exemption
No, only vehicles older than 3 years must display licence discs

Question 16 of 38

How can you prove that your vehicle is exempt from displaying licence discs?

By proving that the vehicle is less than 3 years old
A vehicle cannot be exempt
By showing an exemption notice

Question 17 of 38

Do you need to carry the vehicle licence exemption notice with you at all times?

No
Yes
Yes, but only when the vehicle is being used as a PHV

Question 18 of 38

Do you need to carry your insurance certificate with you?

You should carry details of the vehicle's valid hire or reward insurance policy whenever you are working
You should carry details of the vehicle's valid hire or reward insurance policy at all times
You don't need to carry any proof of your vehicle insurance

Question 19 of 38

What in addition to your vehicle insurance details should be carried if the vehicle is insured for example by your operator?

Nothing else is required
Evidence that you are insured to drive the vehicle under that policy
Vehicle logbook

Question 20 of 38

Can you drive a vehicle insured by someone else for example your operator or a rental company?

No
Yes, as long as you're insured to drive the vehicle under that policy
Yes, you only need the owners permission

Question 21 of 38

When should you carry the details of the vehicle’s valid hire or reward insurance policy?

Whenever you are working
At all times
You don't need to carry any insurance details with you

Question 22 of 38

Who do you need to provide your insurance details to if asked? (select 2)

To the police
To a passenger or a member of public
To a passenger or a member of public but only if the vehicle you're driving is involved in a collision

Question 23 of 38

Do you need to provide your insurance details to a member of public?

Yes, if asked
No
Yes, but only if the vehicle you are driving is involved in a collision

Question 24 of 38

Do you need to have a valid hire & reward insurance at all times when the vehicle is being used as a PHV?

Yes
No, normal car insurance is sufficient
No, only at the time of vehicle inspection

Question 25 of 38

Do you need to notify TfL about collisions?

No
Yes, you must tell TfL within 72 hours of any collision that affects the safety, performance, appearance or comfort of the vehicle
Yes, you must tell TfL within 48 hours of any collision that affects the safety, performance, appearance or comfort of the vehicle

Question 26 of 38

Within how many hours collisions affecting the safety, performance, appearance or comfort of the vehicle must be reported to TfL?

24
48
72

Question 27 of 38

What must you do if TfL or the manufacturer sends you a letter about a fault with your vehicle?

Ignore it if your vehicle has valid PHV licence and MOT
Read the letter carefully and follow the instructions
Take your vehicle to a local garage to have it repaired

Question 28 of 38

The information that must be recorded by your operator includes (select 2)

The main destination
The registration number or other identification of the vehicle that will carry out the booking
The preferred type of payment

Question 29 of 38

Are you allowed to approach people on the pavement or outside a late night venue to offer them private hire services if your operator has a licence to operate from a late-night venue, (e.g. a pub or nightclub)

Yes, but only after 10pm
No, they should contact a licensed private hire operator to make a booking
Yes, but only after midnight

Question 30 of 38

So that the booking is valid – your passenger at a late night venue must book the journey with:

The bartender
Licensed London operator
Security guard outside the venue

Question 31 of 38

If you approach people on the street or outside a late night venue to offer them private hire services you: (select 2)

Need to give them a fare estimate before agreeing the journey
Might be committing an offence
Might be prosecuted

Question 32 of 38

You as a driver are responsible for: (select 2)

Parking your vehicle & the noise it makes
Your own behaviour
Members of public around you operator's office

Question 33 of 38

What may affect the environment around the operating centre? (select 2)

Noise
Traffic & customer movement
Reading a book in your vehicle while stationary with engine off

Question 34 of 38

To not behave in an anti-social manner means: (select 2)

Not leaving litter in the street or road, and not going to the toilet in a public place
Not leaving your engine running
To accept bookings from strangers on the street

Question 35 of 38

Can you leave your engine running whilst waiting for a booking outside your operator’s office?

Yes, but only until 8pm
Yes, but only until 10pm
No, your engine must be switched off

Question 36 of 38

If TfL or the police receive a complaint about driver’s behaviour:

They will investigate and it could result in licensing action or prosecution
No further action will be taken, but it will be recorded on your file regardless of the complaint
You may be fined by your operator

Question 37 of 38

Airports are private property but are they allowed to make their own rules about taxis and PHV’s?

No, they are not allowed to create their own rules
Yes, these rules are called byelaws but apply only to taxis
Yes, these rules are called byelaws and apply to both taxis and PHV's

Question 38 of 38

What information has the section on Licensing Requirements for PHVs covered?

How to apply for your PHV driver's licence.
Information on how to apply for an operator licence.
Some of the licensing requirements and rules for private hire vehicles (PHVs).

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