South Ribble Borough Council - Private Hire Knowledge Test
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You need to achieve at least 15 marks out of 20 to pass this test
The test is split into 5 sections and at least 1 question must be answered correctly from each section to achieve a pass
If you fail the test you may re-sit it after 24 hours - There will be a £10 fee for each resit
Any candidate found duplicating this test paper or otherwise cheating will automatically fail and be referred to the General Licensing Committee
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According to the Highway Code, in what circumstances may you use your horn when stationary?
According to the Highway Code, what is the legal minimum tread depth on a car
tyre?
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According to the Highway Code, what is the speed limit (unless signs show otherwise) that applies to all roads in built-up areas?
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According to the Highway Code what is the national speed limit on a single carriageway road?
According to the Highway Code, what are the rules governing a box
junction?
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According to the Highway Code, when should you drive onto a level
crossing?
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Describe the shortest route (to within half a mile) between Runshaw College, Leyland and Hutton Grammar School
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Describe the shortest route (to within half a mile) between The Sangam Balti House and Bamber Bridge Railway Station
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Describe the shortest route (to within half a mile) between Sainsbury’s, Bamber Bridge and Penwortham Leisure Centre
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Describe the shortest route (to within half a mile) between Vue Cinema, Capitol Centre and Lostock Hall Academy
Places of
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On what road is Ashbridge Independent School?
Interest
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On what road is the Magistrates’ Court, Leyland?
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On what road is the Leyland Lion ?
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On what road is St Andrew’s Church Hall,Leyland?
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A journey costs £13.65. The customer gives you £20.00. How much change are you going to give?
Highway Code
Routes
Numeracy
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Comprehension – Sample Questions
Read the following extracts from the Hackney Carriage Vehicle Conditions, and then answer the questions below:
No signs, notices, flags, advertisements, plates, marks, numbers, letters, figures, symbols, emblems or devices whatsoever shall be displayed on,
in or from the vehicle except as may be required by any statutory provision or required or permitted by these conditions, provided however that
this condition shall not prevent there being affixed to the vehicle:
A sign indicating the name and/or address and/or telephone number of the proprietor of the vehicle, such sign to be of a type and design to be
approved by the Council in writing prior to application to the vehicle.
The vehicle must be fitted with an illuminated roof sign on which the word ‘Taxi’ must appear and be clearly visible from in front of the vehicle. The
roof sign must:
Be securely fixed to the vehicle roof at all times and illuminate automatically when the vehicle taximeter is set to ‘for hire’.”
A copy of the current table of fares (tariff card), as supplied by the Council, must be displayed on the inside of the vehicle in a conspicuous
position so as to be clearly visible to any person carried in the vehicle. This table of fares must not have been altered in any way.
The tariff card shall not be displayed from any window of the vehicle,
No material alteration or change in the specification, design, condition or appearance of the vehicle shall be made without written approval of the
Council at any time while the licence is in force.
21. What type of sign should be on the roof of a Hackney Carriage?
22. Can a vehicle proprietor re-spray a Hackney Carriage pink?
23. Where should the tariff card be displayed?
24. Can the roof sign have the words FOR HIRE?
25. Can you put an England flag on a Hackney Carriage when it’s the world cup?