Section 6 SERU | Hamlets Training Centre

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

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.

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

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

£10

£15

£12.50

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If TfL takes action against you, they might

seize your vehicle.

suspend or revoke your PHV driver’s licence.

take away your driving licence.

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Can PHVs park or wait in a parking bay?

Yes, at all times.

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

No, never.

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PHV drivers can

wait for a booking on single or double red lines.

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

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

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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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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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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 statement below is correct?

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

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.

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10.

Private hire vehicle drivers must not drive

on roads with double red lines

in bus lanes

on motorways

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11.

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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12.

PHV drivers can stop to pick up or drop off passengers

at taxi ranks

on zigzag lines

on single and double red lines

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13.

What does a double red line mean?

You must not pick up or drop off passengers.

Stopping is allowed only at specified times.

Stopping is not allowed at any time.

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14.

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

To allow a passenger to us a cashpoint at any time

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

Taxi ranks

Electric taxi charge points

Bus stops

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

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.

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

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17.

Which document do PHV drivers need to be familiar with?

The Highway Book

The Highway Code

The Highway Rules

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18.

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

Yes.

No.

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

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19.

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

Single and double red lines and most parking bays

Bus stops and taxi ranks

Single and double yellow lines and in most bus lanes

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20.

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

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

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

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

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21.

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

allow passenger to get in and out of the vehicle

wait for a booking

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22.

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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23.

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

Performing a banned turn or blocking a yellow box junction

Parking offences or driving in a bus lane

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

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24.

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

The police will get involved.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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.

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