Private Car Hire Vocational License (PDVL) - Paper 2

What is the penalty for stopping vehicle within 9 metres of bus stop?

Fine + demerit points + vocational licence will be revokedFine onlyFine + demerit pointsFine + demerit points + immediate suspension

Under VLPS, what is the penalty for terminating hiring of private hire car, or requiring passenger to leave private hire car, without reasonable excuse, before passenger is conveyed to destination?

$500 fine + 12 demerit points + immediate suspension$200 fine + 5 demerit points$500 fine + 5 demerit points$200 fine + 21 demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked

My friend had his PDVL application rejected by LTA. If he wishes to loan my car, I should ensure that __________ .

He has to refuel for me if he is using it for chauffeured services.He pays me a nominal fee if he is using it for chauffeured services.He has a valid driving licence before lending him the car for domestic purposes.He has a valid driving licence and he can use it for chauffeured services.

What is the penalty for failing to stop when directed by authorised officer?

$50 fine + 3 demerit points$30 fine$50 fine$100 fine

Under VLPS, what is the penalty for driving a private hire car with an authorised decal that is not properly affixed?

$500 fine + 21 demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked$100 fine + 21 demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked$500 fine + 12 demerit points + immediate suspension$200 fine + 12 demerit points + immediate suspension

What is the penalty for failing to stop close to the verge of the road?

Fine + demerit points.Fine + demerit points + immediate suspension.Warning letter.Fine.

What is the penalty for causing annoyance or harassing for purpose of getting passenger?

Fine + demerit points + immediate suspensionFine onlyFine + demerit pointsFine + demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked

Which of the statements below is true?

The car must be owned by a private owner.The car need not be registered with the Land Transport Authority.A private hire car must have a tamper-evident decal affixed.A private hire car does not need to have a tamper-evident decal affixed.

How do drivers clear their past demerit points from their record?

Maintain a clean record for 12 months from the date of the last offence.Maintain a clean record for 6 months from the date of the last offence.Maintain a clean record for 24 months from the date of the last offence.Maintain a clean record for 18 months from the date of the last offence.

What are the knowledge and skills required to become a vocational licence driver?

Able to drive a public service vehicle safely and handle passengers.Have good driving skills and be medically fit.Able to dress and communicate well with passengers.Able to drive a car and with no adverse driving record.

Under VLPS, what is the penalty for permitting private hire car to be driven by driver whose vocational licence is under suspension or by unlicensed driver?

Fine onlyFine (case-by-case basis) + demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked + attend courtFine + demerit pointsFine + demerit points + immediate suspension

How often do you need to change the tamper-evident decals?

Every yearNot necessary as long as the decals are intact, not faded or discolouredEvery 6 monthsWhen you change to a different booking service provider

What is the penalty for failing to produce vocational licence upon demand?

$100 fine$50 fine + 3 demerit points$50 fine$30 fine

Under VLPS, what is the penalty for obstructing Registrar or authorised officer in the exercise of his or her power and duty to examine private hire car?

Fine onlyFine + demerit points + vocational licence will be revokedFine + demerit pointsFine + demerit points + immediate suspension

Under the VLPS, the penalty for a scheduled offence is

a finea warningdemerit pointa fine and demerit points

Under VLPS, what is the penalty for driving a private hire car with an authorised decal that is discoloured by fading or otherwise?

$100 fine + 21 demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked$500 fine + 21 demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked$200 fine + 12 demerit points + immediate suspension$500 fine + 12 demerit points + immediate suspension

What is the penalty for leaving driver's seat without reasonable cause?

Fine + demerit points + vocational licence will be revokedFine + demerit pointsFine + demerit points + immediate suspensionFine only

When must a private hire car driver send the car for inspection upon being notified?

Within 14 days.Within 3 days.Within 21 days.Within 7 days.

What is the penalty for failing to behave in a civil and orderly manner?

$100 fine$30 fine$50 fine$50 fine + 3 demerit points

Under VLPS, what is the penalty for using, wearing or having in his or her possession the vocational licence of another person?

Fine + demerit pointsFine onlyFine + demerit points + vocational licence will be revokedFine + demerit points + immediate suspension