DVLA Knowledge Test Questions

Maidstone Private Hire Policy and Law

(Found in our Policy on the website or specific legislation)

1. How many times can a first time applicant attempt the knowledge test?
2. When should a private hire driver wear their badge?
3. Does a private hire vehicle have to clearly display no smoking signs?
4. What two items of clothing are deemed to be an unacceptable standard of dress?
5. What is the maximum age allowed for a vehicle when it is first licensed?
6. Where must the licence plate be located on the exterior of the vehicle?
7. According to The Motor Vehicles (wearing of seatbelts) Regulations 1993, When driving your private hire vehicle, when must you wear a seat belt?
8. What should you do if your customer asks you to allow 5 passengers in your private hire vehicle, when the maximum number is 4 passengers?

Maidstone Hackney Carriage Policy and Law

(Found in our Policy on the website)

1. In accordance with Byelaw 2(i), where on a vehicle should the number of the Hackney Carriage Vehicle licence be displayed?
2. What "word" must appear on the taximeter before beginning a journey for which a fare is charged according to Byelaw 5(b)?
3. According to Byelaw 16(a), where must a statement of the table of fares be displayed?
4. According to Byelaws 14(a) - (c), if a Hackney Carriage vehicle is constructed to carry luggage, there are three requirements the driver should comply with, if required by the hirer. Which of these answers is incorrect?
5. When can the husband or wife of a licensed driver drive the licensed vehicle?
6. How many times can a first time applicant attempt the knowledge test?
7. In accordance with Byelaw 8, when standing or plying for hire, is a Hackney Carriage Driver allowed to call out in order to obtain a fare
8. According to Byelaw 17 what should the proprietor or driver of a Hackney Carriage do immediately after the termination of any hiring?
9. According to Byelaw 13, when should a driver wear his badge?
10. Does a hackney carriage have to clearly display no smoking signs?
11. What two items of clothing are deemed to be an unacceptable standard of dress
12. There is a minimum fare of £3.00, for every additional 125 metres there is an additional fare of:
13. At what time of day/night does time and a half start and finish (not including public holidays or New Years Eve)?
14. What is the maximum age allowed for a vehicle when it is first licensed?
15. Where must the licence plate be located on the exterior of the vehicle?
16. When driving your hackney carriage, when must you wear a seat belt?
17. How can a member of the public hire a Hackney Carriage?
18. At what point should you start the taximeter for a fare?

Maidstone Dual Policy and Law