Section 6: Practice

Question 1 of 37

If a road sign shows that access is for a taxi

you are allowed only to access if dropping off a passenger
A PHV is not a taxi – you are not allowed access
PHV's have the same rights as taxis – you are allowed to access

Question 2 of 37

When driving you must be aware of your responsibilities under

The Code of Conduct
The Driver Code
The Highway Code

Question 3 of 37

Name the road sign

Taxi Lane
Bus Lane
Cycle Lane

Question 4 of 37

Name the road sign

Electric vehicle charging point
Car park
Electric taxi charging point

Question 5 of 37

Private hire drivers can stop to pick up or drop off passengers in many areas where there are rules in place to limit waiting or stopping. You need to remember that

PHV drivers should not stop on single yellow lines
PHV drivers should not stop in any place where they might stop other vehicles moving or be a danger to other road users
PHV drivers should never stop for longer than 1 minute to collect a passenger

Question 6 of 37

Are PHV drivers allowed to stop on Zig-Zag lines?

Yes PHVs are allowed to stop on zig-zag lines
Yes but only between 10pm and 6am
No, PHV drivers must not stop on zig-zag lines

Question 7 of 37

You can pick up or drop off passengers (Select 2)

On single and double red lines
On taxi ranks
In places where loading is not allowed (shown by markings on the kerb)

Question 8 of 37

You can pick up or drop off passengers (Select 2)

In most parking bays
In most bus lanes, although you should avoid this if possible as it might delay or obstruct buses
In bus stop clearways

Question 9 of 37

If there are waiting or parking restrictions

You can stop for up to 5 minutes
You can stop for no longer than is needed for the passenger to get in or out of the vehicle
You can stop for up to 2 minutes

Question 10 of 37

Can you get a PCN if you wait for a late passenger somewhere where there are restrictions?

No, as long as you have a booking
Yes, at all times
Only between 6am and 10pm

Question 11 of 37

Is it illegal to keep your engine running while you are waiting?

Yes, this can be illegal on a public road
No, you can keep your engine running at all times
Yes, this is a criminal offence

Question 12 of 37

Your vehicle is stopped in traffic in the middle of the road, can you drop off your passengers?

Yes, as long as your vehicle is stationary
Yes, but only if you check your mirrors first
No, you should get close to the kerb first

Question 13 of 37

Can you pick up or drop off passengers in most bus lanes, even though you are not allowed to drive in them?

No, you will receive a PCN
Yes, but you should avoid doing this if possible.
Yes, you are also allowed to wait for up to 5 minutes

Question 14 of 37

When picking up or dropping off passengers in a bus lane you must (Select 2)

Enter and leave the bus lane in the most direct and safe way.
Use your hazard lights
Pay careful attention to cyclists and motorcyclists

Question 15 of 37

What vehicles are allowed to use most bus lanes?

Buses, PHVs, Cycles
Buses, Taxis, Cycles
Buses only

Question 16 of 37

Can TfL can take licensing action against you if you stop or park on a taxi rank?

Only if parked for longer than 5 minutes
Yes
Only if you leave your vehicle unattended

Question 17 of 37

Are you allowed to charge your electric PHV on electric taxi charging points?

Only in emergencies
No, they cannot be used for charging PHVs
Yes, both PHVs and taxis are allowed to use these points

Question 18 of 37

Must a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) be attached to the windscreen of your vehicle to be valid?

Yes, and photo evidence must be presented
Yes, but only within Central London
No

Question 19 of 37

PCNs can be: (Select 2)

Given out by on-street parking attendants or enforcement officers
Can be sent to the registered keeper of the vehicle if the vehicle was caught on camera breaking the law
Given out by members of public if you're caught breaking the law

Question 20 of 37

You can receive a Penalty Charge Notice for: (Select 2)

Driving in a bus lane
Blocking a yellow box junction
Parking on private land

Question 21 of 37

If your PHV is designated as wheelchair accessible you will:

Not have to pay the congestion charge
Have to pay the congestion charge like any other PHV
Not have to pay the Congestion Charge if you are entering the zone to carry out a booking from a London licensed PHV operator

Question 22 of 37

Do PHVs entering the Congestion Charge zone need to pay the daily charge?

Yes without any exemptions
Yes unless exempt
No, all PHVs all exempt from Congestion Charge

Question 23 of 37

What is the daily charge for driving within the Congestion Charging zone unless exempt?

£12
£15
£20

Question 24 of 37

Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) operates in London to:

Raise extra funds for TfL
To help improve air quality
To force all drivers to upgrade to electric vehicles

Question 25 of 37

ULEZ emissions standards are: (Select 2)

Petrol PHVs must be Euro 4
Diesel PHVs must be Euro 6
Diesel PHVs must be Euro 5

Question 26 of 37

Are PHVs registered as wheelchair accessible by TfL exempt from the ULEZ charge?

No
Yes, but only while carrying out a booking
Yes, at all times

Question 27 of 37

How can you usually work out the emissions standard of a vehicle?

From the vehicle manual
From the date of it's first registration as new shown on the V5C document
From the size of it's engine

Question 28 of 37

What are red routes?

These are the main roads in London and are marked with yellow lines by the kerb and, where required, with sign
These are the main roads in London and are marked with red lines by the kerb and, where required, with signs
These are motorways

Question 29 of 37

Are PHV drivers allowed to pick up or drop off passengers on single or double red lines?

Yes, but drivers must not wait for a passenger where restrictions apply
No
Yes, but but only between 22:00 and 06:00

Question 30 of 37

PHV drivers are allowed to stop on red route to wait for a passenger using a cash point

Between 22:00 and 06:00 but no longer for 5 minutes
Between 22:00 and 06:00 but no longer for 2 minutes
Between 23:00 and 05:00 but no longer for 5 minutes

Question 31 of 37

You must never, for any reason, stop within (Select 2)

Pedestrian clearways & zig-zag lines
Bus stops with wide red lines
Designated parking bays

Question 32 of 37

Some parts of red routes are marked for parking. Parking bays can be identified by a ‘P’ on the signs that accompany them. The signs will tell you (Select 2)

The cost of parking
When parking is allowed and for how long
How soon a vehicle can stop again in the same section of road

Question 33 of 37

PHVs can pick up or drop off passengers and can park or wait in a parking bay as long as

They have a valid booking
It's after 22:00
They obey the limits shown on the signs

Question 34 of 37

Red route sings – meaning

No stopping between 06:00 and 22:00
No stopping at any time
No stopping except for loading

Question 35 of 37

Red route sings – meaning

Only loading may take place at the time shown for up to a maximum
No stopping at any time
No stopping between 10am and 4pm

Question 36 of 37

Red route sings – meaning

Stopping allowed for up to 10 minutes at any time
No stopping at any time
No stopping during times shown on the sign

Question 37 of 37

Red route sings – meaning

Parking allowed for up to 2 hours
Parking is limited to the duration specified during the days and times shown
No parking at any time

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