TDVL Risk Management and Liability 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of a 'trip manifest' or ride log in taxi operations from a risk management perspective?

Accepted Answer

It creates a verifiable record that can support the driver in disputes or accidents

Answer

A trip manifest provides documented evidence of routes, times, and passengers, which is invaluable if a dispute or incident arises.

Question 2

A passenger slips on wet flooring inside your taxi and is injured. Under premises liability principles, you could be found liable because:

Accepted Answer

You have a duty to maintain a safe interior environment for passengers

Answer

Drivers and operators have a duty to keep the vehicle interior reasonably safe, and wet flooring they knew or should have known about can establish liability.

Question 3

Which of the following MOST reduces a driver's exposure to assault-related liability?

Accepted Answer

Installing a security partition, dash cam, and panic button

Answer

Physical barriers, recording devices, and panic systems deter assaults and provide evidence, significantly reducing both risk and liability.

Question 4

When a driver's commercial auto policy lapses, what is the immediate consequence regarding liability?

Accepted Answer

The driver operates without required coverage and is personally liable for all damages

Answer

A lapsed commercial policy leaves the driver fully personally liable for any damage or injuries that occur while operating without valid coverage.

Question 5

What does 'negligent entrustment' mean for a taxi company that allows an unlicensed driver to operate a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

The company can be held liable for entrusting a vehicle to an unqualified person

Answer

Negligent entrustment holds companies liable when they knowingly allow incompetent or unqualified individuals to operate their vehicles.

(TDVL) Taxi Driver Vocational Licence Test Practice Test

(TDVL) Taxi Driver Vocational Licence Test Practice Test

TDVL Risk Management and Liability 3