Section 7 SERU | Hamlets Training Centre

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Whose safety do you need to be especially aware of?

Bus drivers

Vulnerable road users like cyclists and pedestrians

Other PHV drivers

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You must make sure that all driving manoeuvres are safe. This means you must… (2 correct answers)

avoid one-way streets

look carefully at junctions

watch out for cyclists, especially when you are turning

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You should check the ground outside the vehicle before you start your journey to make sure that…

it is not too dirty.

there is no lost property.

there is no evidence of an oil or brake fluid leak.

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You must not get distracted while you are driving. What are some common distractions? (2 correct answers)

Using the windscreen wipers

Chatting or listening to music

Using a mobile phone

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It is important to respect speed limits. However, you may have to drive more slowly than the allowed maximum speed in order to

allow you to speak to someone on your hands-free phone.

regulate the time it takes you to arrive at the next booking.

adapt to the situation, environment and weather conditions.

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Private hire vehicles are twice as likely to be involved in…

minor accidents.

demonstrations.

a collision that results in the death or serious injury of a cyclist.

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What are the most common causes of accidents in London? (2 correct answers)

Listening to loud music and not using the indicators when turning

Getting distracted and not following the rules of the road

Speeding and carrying out dangerous manoeuvres

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Attachments to the windscreen like satellite navigation tools or signage must not be placed…

on the right of the windscreen.

within the swept area.

on the left of the windscreen.

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It is important for PHV drivers to have regular breaks in order to avoid…

getting bored.

getting grumpy.

getting tired.

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The vehicle windows must be…

less than 6 months old.

undamaged and fairly new.

undamaged, clean, and free from signage and advertising

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11.

What should you as a PHV driver definitely check before you start a journey?

Indicators and windscreen wipers are working.

The vehicle temperature is pleasant.

You can see one mirror.

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12.

If you do not wear a seatbelt while driving, you may...

get a fixed penalty notice (FNN) or be prosecuted.

make the travel experience more pleasant for the passengers.

impress the passengers.

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13.

You must make sure that the vehicle you drive is roadworthy. This means…

the vehicle must be speed restricted.

the vehicle must be insured and have a valid MOT certificate.

the vehicle must be less than 10 years old.

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14.

As a driver, you are responsible for ensuring that the vehicle you are driving is safe. This means that… (2 correct answers)

the vehicle must have assisted parking.

you and the passengers must wear a seatbelt.

the vehicle must not be faulty.

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Vehicle tyres must not…

be older than 6 months.

be brightly coloured.

show any lumps, bulges or tears.

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16.

Which set of rules governs the behaviour of road users?

The Highway Law

The Highway Code

The Highway Act

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17.

What must passengers be able to see when they get into your vehicle?

The onboard radio.

No smoking signs and CCTV signage, if applicable.

A map of London.

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18.

Careless and dangerous driving are

major offences that incur heavy penalties.

acceptable in some situations.

minor offences that might incur fines.

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19.

Which statement below is correct?

Children under 14 never have to wear a seatbelt in a private hire vehicle.

Children under 3 can travel in the rear seat but must wear a seatbelt if the correct child car is not available.

Children under 3 can travel without a seatbelt if the correct child car seat is not available.

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20.

What should you do when you need to make a phone call?

Stop the vehicle safely at the side of the road and turn off the engine.

Place the mobile phone safely on the dashboard.

Stop the vehicle safely at the side of the road; you can leave the engine running.

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21.

What is the highest priority for all PHV drivers?

Avoiding behaviour that causes a danger to other road users

Providing a comfortable travel experience

Avoiding any parking fines

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22.

You must be particularly careful when you or a passenger…

sit back in the car seat.

open the vehicle door.

put on the seatbelt.

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23.

What should you do as a PHV driver to ensure the passengers’ safety?

Put on the seatbelt for each passenger yourself.

Refuse to drive the vehicle unless every passenger is wearing a seatbelt.

Encourage adult passengers to wear a seatbelt.

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24.

Annex 6 of the Highway Code states that…

the windscreen must be clean and free from obstruction.

the windows must be washed at least once a week.

the windscreen wipers must not be older than 6 months.

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25.

What steps should you take to protect pedestrians or cyclists? (2 correct answers)

Give cyclists enough room when you overtake them and do not enter the advanced stop line box at red traffic lights.

Watch over your shoulder before opening the vehicle door and use your indicators in good time.

Use the car horn and make eye contact when a cyclist gets closer.

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