SERU Mock Test 2

If your PHV driver’s licence is suspended or revoked, and you the owner of a licensed private vehicle, TfL may make the to revoke the vehicle licence as well. TfL will consider doing this if there is any risk to public safety.

As part of the application you (the applicant) must have an enhanced criminal records check from the and Barring Service (DBS). The DBS is a public body that does checks on people’s backgrounds. The checks will any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings you have had.

The licence discs must not be damaged or changed in any . You should not remove the discs, even if using the vehicle for private purposes. The licence discs contain security features which mean that the discs will be permanently if you try to remove them.

In some exceptional circumstances the vehicle might be given an which means that the licence discs do not have to be In these cases, you will receive an exemption notice which you (the driver) carry at all times when the vehicle is being used as a PHV.

You must make of the insurance to the police when you are asked for them. You must also provide insurance to a passenger or member of the public if the vehicle you are driving is involved in a collision.

Vehicles must be kept in good condition. If you your PHV, you must tell TfL within 72 hours of any that affects the safety, performance, appearance or comfort of the vehicle. The vehicle may need to be re-examined before it can to be used as a PHV.

If you are the registered keeper of the vehicle TfL or the manufacturer may write to you to what you need to do to get your vehicle fixed. You always follow the instructions in the letter. A letter from TfL may also explain that the vehicle be used for private hire purposes until it has been fixed.

Private hire are an important part of London’s transport network, providing a wide range of services for residents and . This section covers the basic requirements for drivers when out private hire bookings.

You must not any passenger to enter your vehicle before you have received the booking from your You must not give any sign or say anything to a member of the public that suggests that available for hire, without a booking.

You must not any member of the public to approach you or your PHV if they don’t have a valid booking. If someone does up to you, you are allowed to hand out a business card with the number of your operator on it or you can other contact details such as a website.

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

You can only accept a fare if the passenger has booked the journey a licensed London operator. You must not approach people on the pavement or outside a late night venue to them private hire services. If you do this, you may be committing an offence and could be prosecuted. If a customer you, then you should tell them to contact a licensed private hire operator to make a booking.