Licensing & Registration Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes a 'base' in TLC terminology?
Answer: A TLC-licensed business that dispatches for-hire vehicles
A TLC base is a licensed entity authorized to dispatch for-hire vehicles and must itself hold a valid TLC base license.
Under TLC rules, how often must a licensed FHV undergo a TLC-required vehicle inspection?
Answer: Every 4 months
FHVs (for-hire vehicles) must pass a TLC safety inspection every 4 months to maintain their vehicle license.
A TLC driver receives a medical condition diagnosis that may affect safe driving. What is the driver's obligation?
Answer: Disclose the condition to the TLC as required by licensing rules
TLC rules require drivers to disclose medical conditions that could affect their ability to operate a vehicle safely.
What is the consequence for a TLC driver who operates a for-hire vehicle that is NOT licensed by the TLC?
Answer: Fines, summonses, and possible license suspension or revocation
Driving an unlicensed for-hire vehicle is a serious TLC violation that can result in fines, summonses, and disciplinary action against the driver's license.
Which statement about TLC license fees is accurate?
Answer: TLC fees are established by TLC rules and are uniform for all applicants in the same category
The TLC sets standardized fees for each license category, ensuring uniform costs for all applicants in that category.
A driver's TLC license is in 'suspended' status. Which action is the driver legally permitted to take?
Answer: Not drive for-hire at all until the suspension is lifted
A suspended TLC license means the driver cannot legally operate any for-hire vehicle until the suspension is resolved and the license is reinstated.
When a new TLC driver's license applicant completes the required TLC-approved driver education course, what does this course primarily cover?
Answer: TLC rules, passenger service standards, geography, and safe driving practices
The TLC driver education course covers regulations, passenger service, NYC geography, and safety to prepare drivers for professional for-hire operation.