PDVL Safe Driving Practices 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What speed limits must PDVL drivers observe on Singapore roads?
- PDVL drivers can exceed speed limits during booking urgency
- The same speed limits as all vehicles: 50 km/h on roads (unless signed otherwise), 70-80 km/h on semi-expressways, and 90 km/h on expressways (Correct answer)
- Special higher limits apply for private hire cars
- Only 40 km/h at all times
Correct answer: The same speed limits as all vehicles: 50 km/h on roads (unless signed otherwise), 70-80 km/h on semi-expressways, and 90 km/h on expressways
PDVL drivers must observe all posted speed limits. Having a passenger in the car does not grant any special speed privileges. Speeding is dangerous and results in demerit points and fines.
Question 2: What should a PDVL driver do to ensure passenger safety during the trip?
- Drive as fast as passengers request
- Ensure all passengers wear seatbelts, drive smoothly without sudden braking or acceleration, follow speed limits, and keep the vehicle clean and well-maintained (Correct answer)
- Only focus on reaching the destination quickly
- Play loud music to entertain passengers
Correct answer: Ensure all passengers wear seatbelts, drive smoothly without sudden braking or acceleration, follow speed limits, and keep the vehicle clean and well-maintained
Passenger safety is the top priority. Ensure seatbelt use, drive smoothly, observe traffic rules, maintain the vehicle properly, and provide a comfortable, safe journey experience.
Question 3: What are the rules regarding child passengers in private hire cars in Singapore?
- Children do not need car seats
- Children below 1.35 metres must use approved child restraints; private hire cars are currently exempt but drivers should encourage child seat use (Correct answer)
- Children cannot ride in private hire cars
- Only children over 12 can ride
Correct answer: Children below 1.35 metres must use approved child restraints; private hire cars are currently exempt but drivers should encourage child seat use
While private hire cars have exemptions from child seat regulations, safety-conscious PDVL drivers should encourage parents to bring child seats and inform them about child passenger safety.
Question 4: How should a PDVL driver handle road rage situations in Singapore?
- Retaliate aggressively to protect passenger honour
- Stay calm, do not engage, avoid eye contact with the aggressor, do not retaliate, and report the incident if necessary (Correct answer)
- Chase the other driver to get their plate number
- Sound the horn continuously
Correct answer: Stay calm, do not engage, avoid eye contact with the aggressor, do not retaliate, and report the incident if necessary
Professional PDVL drivers should never engage in road rage. Stay calm, move away from the aggressor, ensure passenger safety, and report dangerous behaviour to the police if needed.
Question 5: What should a PDVL driver do if their vehicle breaks down while carrying a passenger?
- Ask the passenger to push the car
- Move the vehicle to a safe location, activate hazard lights, ensure passenger safety, help arrange alternative transport, and call for roadside assistance (Correct answer)
- Leave the passenger and walk for help
- Wait for the next driver to arrive automatically
Correct answer: Move the vehicle to a safe location, activate hazard lights, ensure passenger safety, help arrange alternative transport, and call for roadside assistance
The driver's primary responsibility is passenger safety. Move the car safely off the road if possible, ensure passengers are safe, help them get alternative transport, and arrange for vehicle recovery.
Question 6: What vehicle condition checks should a PDVL driver perform daily?
- No checks are needed if the car is rented
- Check tyres, lights, brakes, fluid levels, mirrors, seatbelts, and cleanliness before starting each shift (Correct answer)
- Only check fuel level
- Only wash the car exterior
Correct answer: Check tyres, lights, brakes, fluid levels, mirrors, seatbelts, and cleanliness before starting each shift
Daily pre-trip inspections should cover tyre condition and pressure, all lights (headlights, brake lights, indicators), brakes, fluid levels, mirrors, seatbelt function, and interior cleanliness.
PDVL Safe Driving Practices 2
What speed limits must PDVL drivers observe on Singapore roads?