Safety & Compliance Flashcards

Under TLC rules, what must a driver do if a passenger becomes ill or injured during a trip?

Answer: Pull over safely and call 911 immediately

Drivers must stop safely and call 911 immediately if a passenger becomes ill or injured during a trip.

How long must a TLC-licensed driver retain trip records or electronic logs?

Answer: 1 year

TLC regulations require drivers to retain trip records for at least one year.

A passenger requests to bring an open container of alcohol into your TLC vehicle. What should you do?

Answer: Refuse the trip or ask the passenger to dispose of it

TLC rules prohibit open containers of alcohol in vehicles, and drivers must refuse or ask the passenger to dispose of it.

Which of the following actions is a TLC driver required to take before starting a shift?

Answer: Perform a pre-trip vehicle inspection

Drivers are required to perform a pre-trip vehicle inspection to ensure the vehicle is safe and roadworthy before beginning service.

What is the TLC rule regarding smoking in a licensed vehicle?

Answer: Smoking is prohibited at all times in the vehicle

Smoking is strictly prohibited at all times inside any TLC-licensed vehicle, regardless of circumstances.

A TLC driver receives a summons for a traffic violation while working. What must the driver do regarding their TLC license?

Answer: Report the summons outcome to the TLC within 30 days of disposition

Drivers must report the final disposition of traffic summonses to the TLC within 30 days of the outcome.

What is the required action when a TLC driver is involved in a collision that results in property damage?

Answer: Exchange information and file a police report if required by law

Drivers must exchange information and file a police report when required, and separately notify the TLC of any accident.