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

A pre-trip inspection must be completed before every shift to identify defects that could endanger passengers or other road users.

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

The federal minimum tire tread depth for passenger vehicles is 2/32 inch, below which tires are considered unsafe and must be replaced.

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

A firm brake pedal that does not sink to the floor indicates the hydraulic system is functioning properly and there are no serious leaks.

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

A cracked windshield that obstructs the driver's vision is a safety defect requiring the vehicle to be taken out of service immediately.

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

All exterior lighting including headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals are legally required to be fully operational for safe road use.

(TDVL) Taxi Driver Vocational Licence Test Practice Test

(TDVL) Taxi Driver Vocational Licence Test Practice Test

TDVL Vehicle Safety and Inspection