Section 6 SERU | Hamlets Training Centre

Welcome to your Section 6 SERU

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As a PHV driver, can you pick up and drop off passengers at a bus stop?

No, under no circumstances.

Yes, but you should avoid it if possible.

Yes, it is recommended.

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Which document do PHV drivers need to be familiar with?

The Highway Rules

The Highway Book

The Highway Code

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Which statement below is correct if a PHV driver enters the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)? (2 correct answers)

PHVs are exempt and do not need to meet the ULEZ emission standards.

Designated wheelchair accessible PHVs registered by TfL are exempt from the ULEZ charge.

PHV drivers must pay the daily ULEZ charge if their vehicle does not meet the required emission standards.

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Stopping to pick up and drop off passengers means you only have enough time to

read a number of text messages on your mobile phone

wait for a booking

allow passenger to get in and out of the vehicle

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Which statement below is correct?

Keeping your engine running does not pollute the environment if your vehicle meets the ULEZ emission standards.

Keeping your engine running while you are waiting can be illegal on a public road.

You can keep your engine running while you are waiting for up to 5 minutes.

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PHV drivers can stop to pick up or drop off passengers

at taxi ranks

on single and double red lines

on zigzag lines

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Can you get a Penalty Charge Notice if you wait for a late passenger where there are restrictions?

Yes, but only if you wait for more than 5 minutes.

Yes.

No.

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What is the daily charge for driving within the Congestion Charge Zone?

£10

£15

£12.50

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Private hire vehicle drivers must never stop to pick up or drop off passengers

where they might pose a danger to others or at bus stops

where they might pose a danger to others or cause an obstruction

where they might pose a danger to others or on double yellow lines

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Can PHVs park or wait in a parking bay?

No, never.

Yes, but only if the restrictions shown on the signs are respected.

Yes, at all times.

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11.

What must you consider when you pick up or drop off passengers in a bus lane? (2 correct answers)

Watch out for cyclists and motorcyclists as you enter the bus lane.

Find a bus stop and, preferably, stop there.

Enter and leave the bus lane in the most direct and safe way.

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12.

What does a double red line mean?

You must not pick up or drop off passengers.

Stopping is not allowed at any time.

Stopping is allowed only at specified times.

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13.

PHV drivers can

wait for a passenger where restrictions apply (for example no stopping at certain times).

pick up or drop off passengers on single or double red lines.

wait for a booking on single or double red lines.

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14.

What are private hire vehicle drivers never allowed to use? (2 correct answers)

Bus stops

Electric taxi charge points

Taxi ranks

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15.

Where can PHV drivers stop to pick up and drop off passengers? (2 correct answers)

Bus stops and taxi ranks

Single and double red lines and most parking bays

Single and double yellow lines and in most bus lanes

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16.

A PHV is a designated wheelchair accessible vehicle if

it has sufficient space and the required safety straps for a wheelchair.

it has been registered by the relevant local council.

it is listed by TfL under Section 167 of the Equality Act.

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17.

What will happen if you use a taxi rank or an electric taxi charging point in your private hire vehicle?

You may be fined and TfL may take licensing action against you.

Nothing, private hire vehicles are treated in the same way as taxis.

The police will get involved.

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18.

Private hire vehicle drivers must not drive

in bus lanes

on roads with double red lines

on motorways

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19.

Which traffic violations may lead to a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN)? (2 correct answers)

Performing a banned turn or blocking a yellow box junction

Picking up or dropping off a passenger on a double red line

Parking offences or driving in a bus lane

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20.

Select the correct statement below.

Private hire vehicles are not taxis and must not use roads or places reserved for taxis only.

Private hire vehicles can use the roads that are only accessible to taxis.

Private hire vehicles are treated in exactly the same way as taxis.

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21.

Which statement below is correct if a PHV driver enters the Congestion Charge Zone?

PHV drivers do not need to pay the daily charge. PHVs are exempt.

PHV drivers must pay the daily charge unless they have an exemption.

Designated wheelchair accessible PHVs can enter the Congestion Charge Zone for free at all times.

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22.

A designated wheelchair accessible PHV is only exempt from the daily Congestion Charge if

the vehicle has been flagged down by a wheelchair user in the street within the Congestion Charge Zone.

the vehicle enters the Congestion Charge Zone for less than 30 minutes.

the vehicle has entered the Congestion Charge Zone to carry out a booking from a licensed operator.

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23.

To allow a passenger to us a cashpoint at any time

To allow a passenger to use a cashpoint between 22:00h and 06:00h

To allow a passenger to use a cashpoint for up to 10 minutes

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24.

PHVs must never stop for any reason

on a double red line or a double yellow line.

on a pedestrian clearway, zigzag lines or any place where you might cause an obstruction or danger to others.

at a bus stop or in a place where loading is not allowed.

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25.

Under what circumstances can a PHV driver stop on a red route?

To allow a passenger to us a cashpoint at any time

To allow a passenger to use a cashpoint between 22:00h and 06:00h

To allow a passenger to use a cashpoint for up to 10 minutes

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26.

If TfL takes action against you, they might

take away your driving licence.

suspend or revoke your PHV driver’s licence.

seize your vehicle.

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