TDVL Vehicle Safety and Inspection

Question 1

How often should a taxi driver perform a pre-trip vehicle inspection?

Accepted Answer

Before every shift begins

Answer

Once a week before the first shift

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Once a month at the garage

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Only when the vehicle seems unusual

Question 2

What is the minimum tire tread depth generally required for a vehicle to remain in safe, legal operation?

Accepted Answer

2/32 inch (1.6mm)

Answer

1/16 inch (1.6mm)

Answer

4/32 inch (3.2mm)

Answer

6/32 inch (4.8mm)

Question 3

Which of the following should a taxi driver check when inspecting the vehicle's brakes during a pre-trip inspection?

Accepted Answer

That the brake pedal firms up after several pumps and does not sink

Answer

That the parking brake alone can stop the vehicle at highway speed

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That the ABS warning light turns on briefly when ignition starts

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That the brake fluid is changed at least twice yearly

Question 4

If a taxi driver discovers a cracked windshield that significantly obstructs the driver's view, what is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Place the vehicle out of service until the windshield is repaired or replaced

Answer

Continue driving but report it at the end of the shift

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Drive only during daylight hours until it is fixed

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Cover the cracked area with tape and continue service

Question 5

Which lighting components must be functioning on a taxi vehicle before it is placed into service?

Accepted Answer

All exterior lights including headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals

Answer

Headlights only, as taillights are secondary

Answer

Headlights and brake lights only

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Interior dome light and headlights only

Question 6

What should a taxi driver do upon discovering that one of the vehicle's side mirrors is cracked and provides a distorted view?

Accepted Answer

Report the defect and remove the vehicle from service until repaired

Answer

Use only the rearview mirror and proceed with caution

Answer

Drive with extra caution until the next scheduled maintenance

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Adjust the mirror to its best position and continue the shift

Question 7

Which of the following documents must typically be present inside a licensed taxi at all times?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle registration, insurance certificate, and taxi operating license

Answer

Only the driver's personal driver's license

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A copy of the taxi company's business license only

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The vehicle's last oil change receipt