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Singapore PDVL Practice Questions - Singapore Private Hire Car Driver's Vocational Licence (PDVL) Theory Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What does PDVL stand for in Singapore point-to-point transport licensing?
Choose one answer below.
A
Private Hire Car Driver's Vocational Licence
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B
Public Driving Vehicle Licence
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C
Passenger Dispatch Vehicle Licence
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D
Private Driver Verification Licence
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Which vehicle type is a PDVL holder licensed to drive for chauffeured reward services?
Choose one answer below.
A
A taxi only
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B
A private hire car only
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C
A public bus
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D
Any goods vehicle below 3,500 kg
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which Singapore authority administers the PDVL licensing framework?
Choose one answer below.
A
Immigration and Checkpoints Authority
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B
Land Transport Authority
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C
Housing and Development Board
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D
Maritime and Port Authority
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What is the minimum age stated by LTA for a new PDVL applicant?
Choose one answer below.
A
18 years old
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B
21 years old
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C
25 years old
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D
30 years old
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What citizenship requirement applies to a new PDVL applicant?
Choose one answer below.
A
The applicant must be a Singapore Citizen
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B
The applicant may be any tourist with an international licence
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C
The applicant must be a Singapore Permanent Resident only
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D
The applicant must hold a work permit for at least 6 months
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Which driving licence requirement must a PDVL applicant satisfy at the point of application?
Choose one answer below.
A
A valid Class 2 motorcycle licence for more than 1 year
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B
A valid Class 3 or Class 3A Singapore driving licence for more than 1 year
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C
Any foreign driving licence for at least 3 months
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D
A Provisional Driving Licence only
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Where does an applicant submit a PDVL application?
Choose one answer below.
A
GoBusiness Licensing
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B
The passenger's ride-hail app
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C
Any petrol station cashier
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D
The vehicle inspection lane without an online application
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What is the LTA application fee for a PDVL application?
Choose one answer below.
A
S$5
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B
S$20
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C
S$40
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D
S$200
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What does an Approval to Attend Course (ATC) allow a PDVL applicant to do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Skip the PDVL test permanently
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B
Drive passengers for hire before training
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C
Proceed with the required medical checks and PDVL course process
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D
Convert any private car into a taxi
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which medical requirement is part of the PDVL process after ATC is granted?
Choose one answer below.
A
Dental X-ray only
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B
Medical check-up and chest X-ray
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C
Vision test only with no doctor certification
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D
No medical requirement of any kind
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QUESTION 11 / 25
How many assessment papers are used for the current PDVL test structure described by LTA-appointed provider materials?
Choose one answer below.
A
1 paper
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B
2 papers
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C
3 papers
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D
6 papers
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Which PDVL paper is most directly associated with route planning?
Choose one answer below.
A
Paper A
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B
Paper B
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C
Paper C
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D
A separate taxi meter paper
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Which PDVL paper focuses on rules and regulations for private hire car drivers?
Choose one answer below.
A
Paper A
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B
Paper B
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C
Paper C
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D
A motorcycle riding paper
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Which PDVL paper focuses on on-the-road safety practices and passenger engagement?
Choose one answer below.
A
Paper A
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B
Paper B
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C
Paper C
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D
Only the Final Theory Test
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What does LTA's revised curriculum state for PDVL classroom training duration?
Choose one answer below.
A
2 hours
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B
4 hours
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C
8 hours
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D
40 hours
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Which statement best describes the difference between PDVL and TDVL?
Choose one answer below.
A
PDVL covers taxis and TDVL covers buses
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B
TDVL covers taxi and PHC driving, while PDVL covers PHC driving only
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C
PDVL and TDVL are exactly the same licence
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D
TDVL is only a vehicle inspection certificate
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Can a private hire car be street-hailed in the same way as a taxi?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yes, if the driver has a PDVL
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B
Yes, only on weekends
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C
No, a PHC trip must be booked through a licensed or licence-exempt ride-hail operator
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D
No, unless the passenger pays in cash
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QUESTION 18 / 25
If someone at the roadside asks for a private hire ride without an app booking, what is the lawful response?
Choose one answer below.
A
Accept the street hail if the fare is short
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B
Accept only if no taxis are nearby
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C
Decline the street hail and ask the person to make a proper booking
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D
Start the trip and enter the destination later
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What must a chauffeured private hire car display after registration under the PHC scheme?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tamper-evident PHC decals at the front and rear
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B
A taxi roof sign
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C
A bus service plate
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D
A temporary paper note written by the driver
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Are PHC decals transferable from one vehicle to another?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yes, if the same driver owns both cars
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B
Yes, if the passenger agrees
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C
No, decals are vehicle-specific and must not be transferred
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D
Only the rear decal is transferable
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What is the usual validity period of an LTA vocational licence such as PDVL?
Choose one answer below.
A
6 months
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B
1 year
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C
3 years
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D
10 years
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QUESTION 22 / 25
How often must PDVL holders attend the LTA refresher course requirement?
Choose one answer below.
A
Once every year
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B
Once every 3 years
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C
Once every 6 years
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D
Only once at age 75
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is the statutory age limit for holding a driving vocational licence such as PDVL?
Choose one answer below.
A
60 years old
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B
65 years old
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C
70 years old
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D
75 years old
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Which statement about upfront fares for ride-hail PHC trips is correct?
Choose one answer below.
A
The flat fare should be shown in the app before the ride starts
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B
The driver may decide any fare after reaching the destination
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C
Only cash fares are allowed for PHC trips
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D
Fares never need to be disclosed to passengers
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What should a professional PDVL driver do before moving off with a booked passenger?
Choose one answer below.
A
Confirm the passenger and destination shown in the booking
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B
Ignore the app details and ask for cash first
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C
Start driving before the passenger is seated
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D
Switch off the app so the trip is unrecorded
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