SERU Assessment section 1 multiple choice

In regard to your Private Hire Driver's license and carrying out bookings, which of the following is correct?

To work as a London PHV driver, you will need to be licensed by TfL – only then can you carry out bookings for a London private hire operator that is also licensed by TfL.

To work as a London PHV driver, you will need to be licensed by the local council – only then can you carry out bookings for a London private hire operator that is also licensed by TfL.

To work as a London PHV driver, you will need to be licensed by DVLA – only then can you carry out bookings for a London private hire operator that is also licensed by TfL.

In regards to licensing requirements, which of the following is correct?

Anyone of any age can apply for the license.

You must be aged 21 or older when you apply for your licence. There is no upper age limit.

You must be aged 18 or older when you apply for your licence. There is no upper age limit.

In regards to licensing requirements, which of the following is correct?

You must have a full DVLA, Northern Ireland, European Union or European Economic Area state driving licence

You must have a full driving license from any country of the world.

You must have a full DVLA, Northern Ireland, European Union or European Economic Area state driving licence that is at least three years old.

To apply for a PHV driver license and work as a PHV driver in London:

You must have the right to work in the UK.

You must have the right to live and work in the UK.

You must have the right to live in the UK.

Which of the following is correct in regards to holding a PHV driver license?

You must be a 'fit and proper' person to hold a licence. You will need to have an 'enhanced' criminal records check done by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

You must be a 'fit and proper' person to hold a licence. But there is no need to have an 'enhanced' criminal records check done by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

You must be physically fit. This will mean that you will need to have a medical examination with a doctor who has access to all of your medical records. Which one of the following is correct?

The medical requirements are the DVLA Group 1 medical standards.

The medical requirements are the DVLA Group 2 medical standards.

The medical requirements are the DVLA Group 3 medical standards.

You will need to take a separate test to check your ability to select and plan a route, read a map and identify locations. The test is held in a centre approved by TfL and conducted under exam conditions by a TfL examiner. What is this test called?

The test is known as Navigation Test.

This test is known as a Map Test.

This test is known as a Topographical Skills Assessment.

You will need to prove that you have at least a B1 level of ability in the English language. B1 is a level of English in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

To prove your English language speaking and listening skills you will need to take a test. The test is held in a TfL building and conducted under exam conditions.

To prove your English language speaking and listening skills you will need to take a test. The test is held in a privately operated centre.

To prove your English language speaking and listening skills you will need to take a test. The test is held in a college.

If your application is approved, TfL will send you a London PHV driver’s licence. Your licence may have some conditions attached to it. Which of the following is correct?

It is very important that you keep that letter and comply with any conditions that come with your licence. If you do not, then your licence may be revoked.

It is very important that you keep that letter and but you do not need to comply with any conditions that come with your licence.

You can ignore the letter as you have already received your PHV driver license.

Which of the following is not correct in terms of the validity of your PHV license?

Your London PHV driver’s licence normally lasts for three years.

Your London PHV driver’s licence normally lasts for two years. If it is for a shorter period, the letter that comes with the licence will explain why.

If your PHV driver's license is for a shorter period, the letter that comes with the licence will explain why.

The PHV operator(s) you work with must keep copies of what?

PHV driver's license

PHV driver’s licence and your DVLA/NI/EU/EEA driving licence.

Your DVLA/NI/EU/EEA driving licence.

In terms of license check, which of the following is correct?

Only a police officer can check your license.

Only a TfL authorised officer can ask to see your license.

If a police officer or TfL Authorised Officer asks to see your licence, you must let them see it there and then or within a maximum of seven days.

The letter that comes with your licence contains important information about your responsibilities as a London PHV driver, including any conditions you must meet. Which of the following is correct?

It is important that you read this letter carefully and make sure you understand it but do not need to comply with any given conditions.

It is important that you read this letter carefully and make sure you understand it and comply with any given conditions.

Which of the following is correct in regards to your PHV driver's badge?

Your PHV driver’s badge displays your name, licence number and the date your licence period ends.

Your PHV driver’s badge displays your name, photograph, licence number and the date your licence period ends.

Your PHV driver’s badge displays your name, photograph, and the date your licence period ends.

Your operator must give passengers your name, photograph and vehicle details. This means that passengers can check this information against your badge. Which of the following is correct?

If a passenger asks for your licence number, you should let them see your badge so that they can write the number down. The badge includes text in Braille which means a visually impaired person can know that you are licensed.

If a passenger asks for your licence number, but you are not required to let them see your badge.

The passenger cannot ask to see you badge number.

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

When should you wear the badge?

You must wear this badge only when you have the passenger in your vehicle.

You must wear this badge at all times when you are working as a PHV driver, including when you are waiting to receive a booking or travelling to pick up a passenger. When you wear it, you must make sure that it can clearly be seen by other people.

You do not need to wear the badge at all.

All PHV drivers must wear the driver's badge at all time while at work, unless we have given you special permission not to. This is called an exemption. If TfL give you an exemption, the TfL will send you an exemption notice.

You must give a copy of that exemption notice to you PHV operator.

You must keep that exemption notice at home.

You must carry that exemption notice with you at all times when working as a PHV driver.

In regards to your PHV driver badge being lost or stolen, which of the following is correct?

If you lose your PHV driver’s badge or licence, or somebody steals it, report it immediately to TfL. If your badge has been stolen you should also report it to the police and get a crime reference number from them.

If you lose your PHV driver’s badge or licence, or somebody steals it, report it immediately to TfL.

If your badge has been stolen you should also report it to the police and get a crime reference number from them.

Your badge and licence are the property of TfL at all times, including when they have passed their expiry date. Which of the following is correct?

TfL will replace your lost or stolen badge or licence. However, if you then find your original badge or licence, you must return it to TfL.

You must return them when they pass the expiry date or when you are no longer licensed.

All of the above.

TfL will remind you when a medical examination is due and send you the form you need. You are responsible for making sure that a doctor completes the form with all the required information about your health, and for returning the form to TfL. If you have an existing medical condition, extra medical examinations may be needed. If you do not send TfL all the necessary information, you might not get your licence.

From the age of 45, PHV drivers must have a medical examinations each time they apply to renew their license

From the age of 45, PHV drivers must have a medical examinations each time they apply to renew their license and from the age of 65, PHV drivers must have a medical assessment every year

From the age of 65, PHV drivers must have a medical assessment every year

Who the PHV driver's badge is for?

For you and your family to use only. You must allow them to use it to carry out bookings. 1

For you to use only. You must not allow any other person to use it to carry out bookings.

You can share the badge with one friend only who can carry out bookings.

It is important that TfL has your correct home address and email address so that you can be contacted with any information about your licence.

If you change your home address you should tell TfL within 7 days.

If you change your home address you should tell TfL within 21 days.

If you change your home address you should tell TfL within 14 days.

If you are not sure whether to tell TfL, you should contact TfL for advice. The DVLA frequently updates its medical standards so TfL recommends that you check with the DVLA if you develop any new medical condition. Which of the following is correct?

You should tell TfL immediately if, between medical examinations, you develop a new medical condition that may affect your ability to drive.

You should tell TfL about any changes to medical conditions only when you apply for a renewal.

You should only inform DVLA about changes to your medical conditions.

As a licensed London PHV driver, you must tell TfL immediately if your personal circumstances change. This includes:

If you have broken the law and have been disqualified from driving. Please note that you will also have to return your London PHV driver’s licence and badge to TfL

If you are the subject of a mental health order or sexual offences order.

If you are on either the Adults or Children’s Barred Lists

If you have a private hire or taxi driver’s licence with another licensing authority and that authority has suspended or revoked your licence, or refused any new application you have made

All of the above

You must tell TfL immediately if you are arrested, charged with, convicted or cautioned for any crime. This includes any fixed penalty notices or road traffic offences that result in penalty points on your driving licence.

You are responsible for telling TfL about any offences you have committed. Do not rely on the police informing TfL. If you fail to tell TfL about a conviction, you could have your licence revoked.

You are not responsible for telling TfL about any offences you have committed. You can rely on the police informing TfL.

It is TfL's responsibility to find out this information from the police.

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