PDVL Vehicle Maintenance & Inspection

Question 1

According to LTA requirements, how frequently must a private hire car that is 3 years old or older undergo mandatory vehicle inspection?

Accepted Answer

Once a year

Answer

Every 6 months

Answer

Every 2 years

Answer

Every 3 years

Question 2

What is the minimum legal tyre tread depth for a private hire vehicle operating on Singapore roads?

Accepted Answer

1.6 mm

Answer

0.8 mm

Answer

2.4 mm

Answer

3.2 mm

Question 3

When conducting a pre-trip vehicle check, which safety item should a PHC driver prioritise above all others?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring lights, brakes, and tyres are in good working order

Answer

Verifying the in-car entertainment system works

Answer

Confirming the vehicle has a full tank of fuel

Answer

Checking that the air freshener is in place

Question 4

Under Singapore's Certificate of Entitlement (COE) scheme, what is the maximum age a private hire car can reach before it must be deregistered?

Accepted Answer

10 years

Answer

8 years

Answer

12 years

Answer

15 years

Question 5

The 'Check Engine' warning light illuminates on a PHC vehicle's dashboard while the car is in use. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Safely pull over when possible and assess the situation before continuing

Answer

Ignore it and continue normally

Answer

Accelerate to reach the destination more quickly

Answer

Turn off the engine immediately regardless of surrounding traffic

Question 6

What is the consequence of operating a private hire car with expired road tax in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

A fine and possible impoundment of the vehicle

Answer

A verbal warning from an LTA officer

Answer

Suspension of the PHC platform account only

Answer

One demerit point on the driving licence

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a PHC driver conducting a thorough pre-trip vehicle inspection before each shift?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the vehicle is safe for passengers and all other road users

Answer

To satisfy insurance policy conditions

Answer

To track mileage for accurate fare calculation

Answer

To log inspection hours for LTA compliance records