CABOLOGY QUESTIONS TAXI TEST

Q. As a licensed taxi driver, what must you carry with you at all
times?
A. Cab driver licence and badge (displayed in conspicuous place).

Q. If you found an item or property left in your taxicab, what would

you do with it?
A. Hand it into a police station within 24 hours.

Q. What is the minimum legal requirement of a tyre tread depth?

A. 1.6mm

Q. If the tyre pressures of the vehicle you are driving are 35psi at the
front and 40psi at the rear, what would you consider the correct
pressure for the spare?
A. 40psi, because it would easier to deflate than inflate at road
side.

Q. As a private hire driver what is your main responsibility?

A. The safety and comfort of passengers.

Q. How would you show consideration for passengers alighting?

A. Stop close to the kerb and avoid proximity to obstructions
(street, furniture trees etc).

Q. On the motorway which colour of the studs are found and where?
A. Red studs (left hand side on the hard shoulder) White studs
(middle lane) Amber studs (right hand side of the road or
central reservation) Green studs (on the slip roads).

Q. If your cab breakdown on a level crossing what would you do?

A. Get everyone out of the vehicle and keep them in a safe place
then ring signal operator.

Q.What is the national speed limit on the countryside road?

A. 60mph

Q. Describe the yellow box junction?

A. To be kept clear al all times, may enter and wait when
turning right and prevented by oncoming traffic
Q. Name 3 pedestrian crossings?
A. Puffin, Pelican, Zebra crossing, Toucan crossing

Q. What is the sequence of traffic lights?

A. Red & Amber then Green ---- Green-Amber-Red

Q. Name 3 place where not to park?

A. On a bend, Narrow road, Brow of a hill, Zig Zag lines

Q. Name 3 place where not to overtake?

A. On a bend, Brow of a hill, Pedestrian crossing

Q. What shape are warning signs?

A. Triangle shape

Q. what shape are signs giving orders?

A. Red circled

Q. What colour sings give positive instructions?

A. Blue background signs