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Private Car Hire Vocational License (PDVL) - Paper 2
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What is the penalty for plying, or causing or permitting a private hire car to ply for hire?
Fine + demerit points.
Fine (case-by-case basis) + demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked.
Fine.
Fine + demerit points + immediate suspension.
Can you or your passengers smoke in private hire car?
Yes, if my passenger don't mind
Yes, if my air-conditioning is faulty
Yes, if I turn off my aircon
No, I'm not allow to do so
Under VLPS, what is the penalty for loitering for the purpose of soliciting for passengers?
Fine + demerit points + immediate suspension
Fine + demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked
Fine + demerit points
Fine only
Under VLPS, what is the penalty for removing authorised decal without authority?
Fine + demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked
Fine only
Fine + demerit points + immediate suspension
Fine + demerit points
What is the first offence penalty awarded to a private hire car driver who smokes in the car?
$200 fine.
$250 fine.
$300 fine.
$500 fine.
How far away from a bus stop can you set down passengers?
12 metres away from the edge of the yellow demarcated box or the tip of a bus bay
6 metres away from the edge of the yellow demarcated box or the tip of a bus bay
3 metres away from the edge of the yellow demarcated box or the tip of a bus bay
9 metres away from the edge of the yellow demarcated box or the tip of a bus bay
Who can be licensed as a private hire car driver?
Singaporean and permanent resident.
Singaporean and work permit holder.
Singaporean, permanent resident and work permit holder.
Permanent resident and work permit holder.
Under VLPS, what is the penalty for driving a private hire car with an authorised decal that is discoloured by fading or otherwise?
Fine + demerit points
Fine + demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked
Fine + demerit points + immediate suspension
Fine only
What is the penalty if another driver (with a valid booking service provider account) uses my licenced private hire car to provide chauffeured services without the consent from the rental company?
$50 fine
No penalty
$500 fine and 12 demerit point
$500 fine and 21 demerit point
You will be awarded 4 weeks suspension if you accumulate __________ demerit points within a period of 24 months?
21 and above
16 to 20
6 to 10
11 to 15
Under VLPS, what is the penalty for using, wearing or having in his or her possession the vocational licence of another person?
Fine + demerit points + immediate suspension
Fine only
Fine + demerit points
Fine + demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked
What is the responsibility and duty of a private hire car booking service provider?
Ensure passengers offer tips to their drivers.
Ensure more bookings for their drivers.
Ensure their drivers hold valid vocational licences.
Ensure passengers treat their drivers with respect.
What is the penalty for leaving driver's seat without reasonable cause?
Fine + demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked
Fine only
Fine + demerit points + immediate suspension
Fine + demerit points
Under VLPS, what is the penalty for driving a private hire car with an authorised covered decal that is defaced, covered, obscured or altered?
$100 fine + 21 demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked
$500 fine + 12 demerit points + immediate suspension
$200 fine + 12 demerit points + immediate suspension
$500 fine + 21 demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked
What are the criteria to qualify for a private hire car driver's vocational licence?
Singaporean who is 30 years old and with a class 3/3A driving licence for at least 1 years.
Work permit holder who is 18 years old and with a class 4 driving licence for at least 2 years.
Singaporean who is 21 years old and with a class 3/3A driving licence for at least 2 years.
Permanent resident who is 18 years old and with a class 3/3A driving licence for at least 3 years.
Can the driver in any manner harass, intimidate or verbally insult a passenger?
Yes, if the passenger has a bad body odour.
Yes, if the passenger harasses, intimidates or insults him.
Yes, if the passenger complains about his driving skills.
No, he is not allowed to do so.
Under VLPS, what is the penalty for affixing or causing to affix an authorised decal on a private hire car other than a private hire car for which the marking was issued?
Fine + demerit points
Fine + demerit points + immediate suspension
Fine only
Fine + demerit points + vocational licence will be revoked
Who is responsible for the safety of the passenger in the private hire car?
Traffic Police
Car leasing company
Driver
Passenger
You will be awarded 8 weeks suspension if you accumulate __________ demerit points within a period of 24 months?
16 to 20
6 to 10
21 and above
11 to 15
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.
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