TFL SERU Assessment – Fill the Gap

You, as the driver, for parking your , the noise it makes, and for your own .

Question 1 of 60

Drivers are responsible for sure that all children under 14 years of age wear or sit in child car seat.

Question 2 of 60

Do not behave in an anti-social manner, do not leave in the street or road, do not go to the toilet in , and do not leave your engine .

Question 3 of 60

You are not to pick people up on the street or at stations or airports unless they have you through a licensed operator. This includes the street outside .

Question 4 of 60

Leave room for at traffic . Drivers should not enter the line box when the light is red.

Question 5 of 60

You refuse to take passengers because they are or they are with assistance dogs.

Question 6 of 60

As , you are expected to treat all passengers in a and respectful way without making a judgment about any person’s personal or assuming anything about them.

Question 7 of 60

Private hire are an important part of London’s transport network, a wide range of services for residents and .

Question 8 of 60

As a driver, you can only carry out that you have received from a licensed .

Question 9 of 60

Before the start of each , your operator is to record certain information about the .

Question 10 of 60

The faster you drive, the less time you have to do something to avoid . The resulting also become more serious as speed .

Question 11 of 60

If your operator has to operate from a late-night venue (e.g., a pub or nightclub), the can only take bookings at the booking location specified on their license.

Question 12 of 60

Pay attention to cyclists and who are able to use bus lanes and to pedestrians and bus passengers that may be the bus and crossing the road.

Question 13 of 60

You can only accept a fare if the has booked the journey through a licensed London operator. You approach people on the pavement or outside a late-night venue to offer them private hire .

Question 14 of 60

Think about the manoeuvres you make, and make sure they . This includes things like looking when pulling out of junctions, turning across traffic, or passing cyclists or .

Question 15 of 60

Public transport an important role in opening up opportunities by access to education, employment, and other essential .

Question 16 of 60

If a passenger is or violent, tell your immediately and give them the passenger’s full name and .

Question 17 of 60

Contacting a passenger for personal or social is unacceptable and a of the passenger’s personal .

Question 18 of 60

If you get into the back seat, you risk making your passengers , and your actions may be or considered .

Question 19 of 60

To work as a driver you will need to be licensed by TfL. When you get your licence to work as a London PHV , there are a number of rules and that you need to know about.

Question 20 of 60

To get a licence, you aged 21 or older when you apply for your licence; there is no limit. You must have a full DVLA, Northern Ireland, European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) state driving licence that is at least old.

Question 21 of 60

You be a ‘fit and proper’ person to hold a licence. You will need to have a medical with a doctor who has access to all of your medical .

Question 22 of 60

Your driver’s licence normally lasts for . When you get your licence you will also receive a PHV driver’s (also known as photographic ID).

Question 23 of 60

If you lose your PHV driver’s badge or licence, or somebody steals it, report it to TfL. You allow any other person to use your badge to carry out .

Question 24 of 60

TfL you when a medical examination is due and send you the form you need. From the age of 45, drivers must have a medical examination each time they apply to their licence.

Question 25 of 60

If your application is , TfL will send you a London PHV driver’s licence. If there are on your licence which require you to provide TfL with information, then TfL may write to you to remind you that the information .

Question 26 of 60

If your PHV driver’s licence is or revoked, TfL may make the decision to revoke the licence as well. This process ensures compliance with regulatory .

Question 27 of 60

You notify TfL if your personal change. This includes your address, contact information, or any issues that may arise.

Question 28 of 60

You to inform TfL of changes to your health. This is important for ensuring that you meet the standards to drive.

Question 29 of 60

you to understand your as a licensed driver. Being aware of these responsibilities is critical for conduct.

Question 30 of 60

All for a PHV driver’s licence are subject to . This includes criminal background checks and medical .

Question 31 of 60

any doubts about whether the journey is legal or not, you should ask . You can pick up or passengers in most bus lanes, although you should avoid this if possible.

Question 32 of 60

for a PHV operator who offers ridesharing , you should talk to them about ridesharing training. Ridesharing can potentially introduce some safety risks for .

Question 33 of 60

in London are caused by a small number of easy-to-avoid . The faster you drive, the less time you have to do something to avoid a .

Question 34 of 60

excellent customer service is part of being a London PHV driver. must keep details of all complaints made to them.

Question 35 of 60

to the older or person rather than to the person with them. If the passenger is vision-impaired and to guide them to the vehicle, stand by the person’s side.

Question 36 of 60

all licensed drivers to offer Londoners and a professional and safe service. The way that you interact with will affect how they feel about their journey.

Question 37 of 60

Always clearly with your passengers about any potential . This helps to manage their .

Question 38 of 60

Always ask your if they need any help and wait for your offer to be . Be ready to give and older passengers some help.

Question 39 of 60

As a London PHV driver, you can only carry out bookings that you from a licensed . You must not allow any to enter your vehicle before you have received the booking from your operator.

Question 40 of 60

Driving at night particular attention because pedestrians, cyclists and may be more difficult to see. Always use your to monitor your surroundings.

Question 41 of 60

If a in your vehicle becomes angry or , you have a right to say that you will not accept that behaviour. You should never accept any bad behaviour towards you for any .

Question 42 of 60

If you prescription medicine you must check with your doctor that it is safe for you to drive. are responsible for making sure that all children under 14 years of age wear seatbelts or sit in child car seat.

Question 43 of 60

If you are unable to fulfill , you must notify your immediately. This action maintain customer service standards.

Question 44 of 60

If you experience or hate crime, you to report it to the police. Discussing with your operator how they can help protect you from aggressive behaviour by a is important.

Question 45 of 60

If you own your PHV, you must tell TfL within of any collision that affects the safety, , appearance or comfort of the vehicle. If the licence discs fixed to a PHV are damaged, lost, or stolen, the vehicle owner should contact TfL .

Question 46 of 60

If your vehicle is not in , you may be prevented from using it as . Regular maintenance is essential to comply with licensing .

Question 47 of 60

In some exceptional , the vehicle might be given an exemption which means that the do not have to be displayed. The registered keeper also receives a leaflet which briefly describes the of the licence.

Question 48 of 60

It is to use a hand-held phone or similar device when you are driving unless you are calling the emergency . You drive while you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Question 49 of 60

PHV drivers need to keep a watch on the roads at all times and be able to interact safely with all other . As a PHV driver, to be fully aware of and to obey the rules of the road.

Question 50 of 60

Ridesharing is when people who do not know each other pay and travel together in the same vehicle. All ridesharing must be booked with a licensed London PHV .

Question 51 of 60

TfL to improving transport in by making it more accessible, safer and reliable for all. TfL expects PHV drivers to deliver a high standard of customer service to all .

Question 52 of 60

The information must record includes the date the booking is made and the name of the person the booking is for. You are allowed to pick people up on the street or at stations or airports unless they have booked you through a .

Question 53 of 60

When has accepted a booking and you have agreed to carry it out, you should carry out that booking unless you have a very good reason. It is your to let your operator know about any change to .

Question 54 of 60

You are for ensuring that comply with safety regulations. This includes using and appropriate child restraints.

Question 55 of 60

You cannot a vehicle for private hire purposes if the licence discs . Insurance policies must be valid when the vehicle is licensed and at all times when the is being used as a PHV.

Question 56 of 60

You should never make or jokes about someone’s age, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or . No type of sexual behaviour between you and a passenger is ever .

Question 57 of 60

You should not remove the , even if you are using the vehicle for private . Every PHV must have insurance.

Question 58 of 60

You should not stop, wait, or drop off passengers at the airport taxi ranks. TfL to set or control the fares charged by .

Question 59 of 60

Your passengers expect to be treated in way. You use a passenger’s personal contact details to start communicating with them about anything other than the journey.

Question 60 of 60