PDVL Safe Driving Practices

Question 1

What is the recommended maximum continuous driving time for PDVL holders in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Drivers should not drive continuously for more than 8-10 hours to prevent fatigue-related accidents

Answer

While there is no strict legal limit on hours, LTA recommends that private hire drivers take regular breaks and avoid excessive continuous driving to prevent fatigue, which impairs reaction time and judgement.

Question 2

What should a PDVL driver do if a passenger appears intoxicated?

Accepted Answer

Accept the ride but take precautions: confirm the destination, drive carefully, and ensure the passenger arrives safely; refuse only if the passenger is violent or disruptive

Answer

PDVL drivers should exercise professional judgement. Accept intoxicated passengers unless they are violent or likely to damage the vehicle. Confirm the destination and ensure they arrive safely.

Question 3

What defensive driving technique is most important for PDVL drivers in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining safe following distances, scanning the road ahead, anticipating hazards, and being prepared for unexpected actions by other road users

Answer

Defensive driving is critical for PDVL drivers who spend extended hours on the road. Scanning ahead, maintaining safe gaps, and anticipating hazards reduces accident risk significantly.

Question 4

What are the key considerations when driving in Singapore's heavy rain conditions?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed, increase following distance, use headlights, avoid sudden manoeuvres, and be extra cautious at junctions and near pedestrians

Answer

Singapore's tropical storms create dangerous driving conditions with reduced visibility and wet roads. PDVL drivers must slow down, use dipped headlights, increase following distance, and drive smoothly.

Question 5

What is the correct procedure for a PDVL driver involved in a traffic accident?

Accepted Answer

Stop, ensure safety, render assistance, exchange details, report to police within 24 hours, and inform the platform operator and vehicle owner

Answer

Accident procedures for PDVL drivers are the same as all drivers: stop, assist injured, exchange details, report to police. Additionally, inform the ride-hailing platform and the vehicle owner/rental company.

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PDVL Safe Driving Practices