TDVL Documentation and Filing Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When a passenger leaves an item in your taxi, what is the first step you should take?
- Dispose of the item after 24 hours
- Log the item in your lost property record and contact dispatch (Correct answer)
- Keep the item until the passenger calls
- Drop the item at the nearest police station immediately
Correct answer: Log the item in your lost property record and contact dispatch
Lost property must be logged and reported to dispatch so it can be returned to the rightful owner through official channels.
Question 2: Which document must a taxi driver carry at all times while operating the vehicle?
- Proof of vehicle purchase
- Valid vocational licence and vehicle permit (Correct answer)
- Insurance renewal notice
- Emissions test receipt
Correct answer: Valid vocational licence and vehicle permit
A valid vocational licence and vehicle permit are legally required to be carried while driving for hire.
Question 3: How should a driver record a trip where the meter malfunctioned mid-journey?
- Estimate the fare and do not file any report
- Charge a flat rate and note the malfunction in the daily log
- Document the malfunction in the trip record and notify the licensing authority (Correct answer)
- Refund the passenger and void the trip entirely
Correct answer: Document the malfunction in the trip record and notify the licensing authority
Meter malfunctions must be documented in the trip record and reported to the licensing authority as required by regulations.
Question 4: What information is NOT typically required on a trip manifest or waybill?
- Pickup and drop-off location
- Passenger's full home address (Correct answer)
- Date and time of trip
- Driver ID or licence number
Correct answer: Passenger's full home address
A passenger's full home address is not a standard required field on a trip manifest; pickup and drop-off points, time, and driver ID are standard entries.
Question 5: A driver's daily log shows a discrepancy between mileage and the number of trips recorded. What should the driver do?
- Ignore the discrepancy if it is under 10 miles
- Correct the log with an explanation note and initial the change (Correct answer)
- Submit the log as-is to avoid delay
- Destroy the log and start a new one
Correct answer: Correct the log with an explanation note and initial the change
Corrections to logs must be made transparently with an explanation note and the driver's initials to maintain an auditable record.
Question 6: When must a driver submit an accident report to the licensing authority?
- Only if the passenger was injured
- Within the timeframe specified by local regulation, regardless of fault (Correct answer)
- Only when property damage exceeds $5,000
- At the next scheduled licence renewal
Correct answer: Within the timeframe specified by local regulation, regardless of fault
Most jurisdictions require accident reports to be filed within a specified window regardless of fault or severity.
Question 7: Which of the following best describes the purpose of a driver's vehicle inspection report (DVIR)?
- To record passenger complaints
- To document the condition of the vehicle before and after each shift (Correct answer)
- To track fuel purchases
- To log dispatch communications
Correct answer: To document the condition of the vehicle before and after each shift
A DVIR documents the vehicle's condition at the start and end of a shift to ensure safety defects are identified and reported promptly.
TDVL Documentation and Filing Procedures 2
When a passenger leaves an item in your taxi, what is the first step you should take?