Generic policy and law | Taxi driver Knowledge Test questions | Sevenoaks District Council

Taxi driver Knowledge Test questions

Generic policy and law

  1. You move home. Within how many days must you advise the Licensing Service of my new address?
  2. When can a private hire or hackney carriage driver refuse to carry a passengers assistance dog?
  3. How often will a licensed taxi driver be required to have a medical if under the age of 65?
  4. Who is responsible for the wearing of the rear seat belt if the passenger is under 14?
  5. What are the two main Acts of Parliament that govern hackney carriage and private hire licensing?
  6. Both hackney carriages and private hire vehicles are required to carry an illuminated roof-mounted sign indicating that they are a taxi and these must be lit when plying for trade. Is this statement true or false?
  7. How long must you have held a full driving licence before you can apply for a hackney carriage/private hire driver’s licence?
  8. What is the minimum legal requirement of a tyre tread depth?
  9. When hired, the journey from start to destination must be by the (complete the sentence)
  10. If your vehicle suffers any damage, what action do you take?
  11. What must you do if you receive a criminal conviction during the period of your licence?
  12. Your passenger has a mental disability and is aided by a carer. What is an appropriate way to communicate with them?
  13. A passenger says: "Could you help me get my shopping from the boot?" What should you do?
  14. Your operator wants you to work Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm with a one hour unpaid lunch break. How many hours will you work in a week?
  15. When do you have to disclose convictions, cautions, fixed penalty notices and any pending matters?
  16. Do you have to help passengers with their luggage?