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  1. 1. Which of these places is within the City of York Council licensing area?

    1. A. Selby
    2. B. Tadcaster
    3. C. Copmanthorpe
    4. D. Sherburn in Elmet

  2. 2. Tadcaster is often used by York passengers. In which council area is it?

    1. A. North Yorkshire
    2. B. Leeds
    3. C. City of York
    4. D. East Riding of Yorkshire

  3. 3. In York, on which road is York Hospital?

    1. A. Station Road
    2. B. Tadcaster Road
    3. C. Heslington Road
    4. D. Wigginton Road

  4. 4. Under the York byelaws, when may a hackney driver smoke tobacco in the licensed vehicle?

    1. A. When no passengers are aboard
    2. B. At no time
    3. C. With the passenger's permission
    4. D. At night only

  5. 5. Which description matches 'indirect discrimination'?

    1. A. A rule that applies to everyone but puts people with a protected characteristic at an unfair disadvantage
    2. B. Treating someone badly openly because of who they are
    3. C. Discrimination that is allowed if nobody complains
    4. D. Harassment of a passenger by another passenger

  6. 6. Which York rank is NOT under the council's control?

    1. A. Tower Street
    2. B. Duncombe Place
    3. C. St Saviourgate
    4. D. York railway station

  7. 7. What is the shortest route from York Railway Station (Station Road) to Askham Bryan College (Askham Fields Lane)?

    1. A. Station Road/Queen Street, Blossom Street, Holgate Road, Acomb Road, Wetherby Road, A1237, Askham Fields Lane
    2. B. Station Road/Queen Street, Blossom Street, The Mount, Mount Vale, Tadcaster Road, A64 westbound, Copmanthorpe junction, Askham Fields Lane
    3. C. Station Road, Leeman Road, Salisbury Road, Water End, Boroughbridge Road, A1237, Askham Fields Lane
    4. D. Station Road, Rougier Street, George Hudson Street, right into Micklegate, Tadcaster Road, Gale Lane, Askham Lane, A1237, Askham Fields Lane

  8. 8. In York, on which road is the Jorvik Viking Centre?

    1. A. Tower Street
    2. B. Museum Street
    3. C. Coppergate
    4. D. Fossgate

  9. 9. Which animals must you carry in a licensed vehicle if the customer asks, and can you charge extra?

    1. A. Guide dogs only, with no extra charge
    2. B. Any animal in a basket, with an extra charge
    3. C. Guide dogs, hearing dogs and other assistance dogs, with no extra charge
    4. D. Hearing dogs only, with no extra charge

  10. 10. How often must a York licensed vehicle more than five years old be inspected?

    1. A. Once every two years
    2. B. Once every 12 months
    3. C. Only when sold
    4. D. Twice in every 12 months

  11. 11. In York, on which road is the Dean Court Hotel?

    1. A. Tower Street
    2. B. Duncombe Place
    3. C. Station Road
    4. D. Walmgate

  12. 12. From 22 November 2024, what colour may a York private hire vehicle be?

    1. A. White only
    2. B. Any colour but black
    3. C. Silver or grey only
    4. D. Black only

  13. 13. How long must a York applicant have held a full UK, EC or EEA driving licence?

    1. A. No minimum
    2. B. At least 3 years
    3. C. At least 12 months
    4. D. At least 6 months

  14. 14. What medical standard must York taxi and private hire drivers meet?

    1. A. DVLA Group 2
    2. B. A sports fitness test
    3. C. DVLA Group 1
    4. D. No medical at all

  15. 15. In which direction is Heslington from York Minster?

    1. A. south-west
    2. B. south-east
    3. C. north-east
    4. D. north-west

  16. 16. In which direction is Askham Bryan from York Minster?

    1. A. north-west
    2. B. south-east
    3. C. south-west
    4. D. north-east

  17. 17. St Saviourgate has two ranks. What is Rank B used as?

    1. A. A loading bay
    2. B. A private hire pick-up point
    3. C. A feeder rank
    4. D. A bus stop

  18. 18. Which York bridge over the Ouse is for pedestrians and cyclists only?

    1. A. Ouse Bridge
    2. B. Millennium Bridge
    3. C. Skeldergate Bridge
    4. D. Lendal Bridge

  19. 19. In which direction is Copmanthorpe from York Minster?

    1. A. north-west
    2. B. south-east
    3. C. north-east
    4. D. south-west

  20. 20. Only one of these places is inside the City of York Council boundary. Which one?

    1. A. Easingwold
    2. B. Malton
    3. C. Pickering
    4. D. Strensall

  21. 21. Under the York byelaws, when may a hackney driver remove the taximeter from the cab?

    1. A. To avoid recording a fare
    2. B. Never, in any situation
    3. C. When not in use, for safety
    4. D. During a paid hiring

  22. 22. In York, on which road is the Grand Opera House?

    1. A. Cumberland Street
    2. B. St Leonard's Place
    3. C. Museum Street
    4. D. Station Road

  23. 23. Which York tariff is used for journeys to and from York Racecourse on race days?

    1. A. Tariff 1
    2. B. Tariff 3
    3. C. Tariff 2
    4. D. Tariff 5

  24. 24. A York applicant wants to drive a wheelchair accessible vehicle. What extra test must they pass?

    1. A. Nothing extra at all
    2. B. A wheelchair assessment
    3. C. A lorry driving test
    4. D. A bus driving test

  25. 25. How long is a York driving assessment certificate valid for?

    1. A. 2 years
    2. B. For life
    3. C. 6 months
    4. D. 10 years

  26. 26. Which statement about types of adult abuse is correct?

    1. A. Only physical abuse counts as adult abuse
    2. B. Modern slavery is a crime but not a type of abuse
    3. C. Organisational abuse only happens to children
    4. D. Physical abuse, organisational abuse and modern slavery are all types of adult abuse

  27. 27. What must be displayed centrally on each front door of a York hackney carriage?

    1. A. A business advert
    2. B. The fares table
    3. C. The coat of arms decal
    4. D. The driver's name

  28. 28. What is the maximum length of a York driver licence?

    1. A. Ten years
    2. B. One year
    3. C. Five years
    4. D. Three years

  29. 29. An existing York driver reaches 8 points for minor motoring offences. What does the policy require?

    1. A. A free holiday and no action
    2. B. Nothing until they reach 12 points
    3. C. An immediate lifetime ban
    4. D. A warning, training and a driving test

  30. 30. In York, on which road is Bishopthorpe Palace?

    1. A. Bishopthorpe Road
    2. B. Fulford Road
    3. C. Wigginton Road
    4. D. Tadcaster Road

  31. 31. What is the shortest route from James Street Caravan Site to York Racecourse (Knavesmire Road / Campleshon Road junction)?

    1. A. James Street, Lawrence Street, Barbican Road, Fawcett Street, Fishergate, Skeldergate Bridge, Bishopthorpe Road, Scarcroft Road, The Mount, Knavesmire Road
    2. B. James Street, Lawrence Street, Barbican Road, Fawcett Street, Fishergate, Skeldergate Bridge, Bishopthorpe Street, Bishopthorpe Road, Campleshon Road
    3. C. James Street, Lawrence Street, Barbican Road, Fawcett Street, Fishergate, Skeldergate Bridge, Nunnery Lane, Blossom Street, The Mount, Knavesmire Road
    4. D. James Street, Lawrence Street, Barbican Road, Fawcett Street, Fulford Road, A64, Tadcaster Road, Knavesmire Road

  32. 32. Which postcode district covers the University of York (Heslington) in York?

    1. A. YO10
    2. B. YO24
    3. C. YO26
    4. D. YO30

  33. 33. Where are York licensed vehicles inspected?

    1. A. The council's Eco Depot workshop
    2. B. York railway station car park
    3. C. The Minster visitors' car park
    4. D. Any garage the owner chooses

  34. 34. In a York licensed vehicle with continuous seats, how is seating capacity measured?

    1. A. Any number that fits
    2. B. One per 200 mm
    3. C. One per full 400 mm
    4. D. One per metre

  35. 35. According to York's guidance, when may a private hire driver choose not to wear a seat belt?

    1. A. Only when driving on motorways
    2. B. At all times, without exception
    3. C. Never, under any conditions
    4. D. With passengers on board

  36. 36. Which behaviour shows the civil and orderly manner expected of every taxi driver?

    1. A. Speaking to passengers, other drivers and everyone else with courtesy and respect
    2. B. Speeding and ignoring lights to get there quickly
    3. C. Making life hard for drivers licensed elsewhere
    4. D. Being rude to council officers to get your way

  37. 37. How often does York carry out DBS checks on licensed drivers?

    1. A. Every six months
    2. B. Every five years
    3. C. Only at first application
    4. D. Every month

  38. 38. Which of these places is part of York (inside the City of York Council area)?

    1. A. Riccall
    2. B. Bishopthorpe
    3. C. Tadcaster
    4. D. Selby

  39. 39. An older man is crossing slowly in front of you. What does Rule 194 say you must not do?

    1. A. Keep your car still
    2. B. Let him finish
    3. C. Rev or edge forward
    4. D. Wait patiently

  40. 40. When may you enter a box junction and wait inside it?

    1. A. When turning left and the exit is blocked
    2. B. When going straight and the exit is blocked
    3. C. Whenever the traffic lights are showing green
    4. D. When turning right, held up only by oncoming traffic

  41. 41. What does Rule 224 say about trams?

    1. A. They are slow and noisy
    2. B. They can steer round most obstacles
    3. C. They always stop for cars
    4. D. They are fast and quiet and cannot steer

  42. 42. A red-ringed circle shows a large black arrow and a small red arrow pointing in opposite directions. What does it mean?

    1. A. You have priority over oncoming traffic
    2. B. Give way to oncoming vehicles
    3. C. Two-way traffic is ahead
    4. D. No overtaking allowed

  43. 43. Why do councils keep records of complaints about drivers?

    1. A. To decide when drivers can take holidays
    2. B. To set the local price of petrol and diesel
    3. C. To choose the colour of licensed vehicles
    4. D. To spot patterns and check fitness at renewal

  44. 44. Under section 65 of the 1976 Act, how long must be given for objections to a new table of fares?

    1. A. At least 7 days
    2. B. At least 3 months
    3. C. No time is needed
    4. D. At least 14 days

  45. 45. Between sunset and sunrise, which lights MUST be lit on your vehicle?

    1. A. Front and rear fog lights
    2. B. Hazard warning lights
    3. C. Interior and dashboard lights
    4. D. Sidelights and number plate lights

  46. 46. Why may a cyclist wait for a long vehicle to clear a roundabout?

    1. A. Long vehicles have to stop for cyclists
    2. B. Cyclists cannot use roundabouts
    3. C. Long vehicles always go straight on
    4. D. The long vehicle needs more space to turn

  47. 47. How fast should you reverse?

    1. A. At walking speed of 10 mph
    2. B. Quickly, to finish sooner
    3. C. Slowly
    4. D. As fast as the gear allows

  48. 48. At a crash scene, what should you ask people who are smoking to do?

    1. A. Stop smoking
    2. B. Move to the vehicles
    3. C. Call their insurers
    4. D. Take photos of the scene

  49. 49. A private hire driver picks up a passenger who flagged them down in the street. Apart from plying for hire, what other serious problem is there likely to be?

    1. A. The vehicle is probably not insured for that journey
    2. B. The meter will stop working
    3. C. The vehicle licence becomes a taxi licence
    4. D. The passenger must pay double

  50. 50. A red triangle shows a tram. What does it warn of?

    1. A. Tram-only route
    2. B. Trams crossing ahead
    3. C. Tram depot entrance
    4. D. Tram stop ahead

Answer key

  1. 1. C — Copmanthorpe is inside the City of York Council area. The other three places are in neighbouring council areas.
  2. 2. A — Tadcaster is in North Yorkshire, outside the City of York Council area. Journeys there end outside the district, so out-of-area fare rules may apply.
  3. 3. D — York Hospital is on Wigginton Road. Knowing the street for each major place helps you take passengers straight to the door.
  4. 4. B — Byelaw 16 says the driver must not at any time smoke or burn tobacco when in the licensed vehicle.
  5. 5. A — Indirect discrimination happens when the same arrangement for everyone unfairly disadvantages people with a protected characteristic.
  6. 6. D — The council says the rank at York Railway Station is private and is not under council control.
  7. 7. B — York's example answer goes out along Tadcaster Road and the A64 westbound to the Copmanthorpe junction.
  8. 8. C — The Jorvik Viking Centre is on Coppergate. Knowing the street for each major place helps you take passengers straight to the door.
  9. 9. C — Drivers must carry guide, hearing and other assistance dogs and must not charge extra for them (Equality Act 2010).
  10. 10. D — Vehicles over five years old get two inspections in every 12 months: the council inspection and a second check (or MOT) about six months later.
  11. 11. B — The Dean Court Hotel is on Duncombe Place. Knowing the street for each major place helps you take passengers straight to the door.
  12. 12. B — Private hire vehicles must be any colour other than black (executive vehicles with an exemption are excluded from this rule).
  13. 13. C — A York driver licence cannot be granted to anyone who has not held a full UK, EC or EEA licence for at least 12 months.
  14. 14. A — York applies the DVLA Group 2 medical standard. The medical must be done by the applicant's GP less than 6 months before applying.
  15. 15. B — Heslington lies to the south-east of York Minster (about 3 km away).
  16. 16. C — Askham Bryan lies to the south-west of York Minster (about 6 km away).
  17. 17. C — St Saviourgate Rank A holds 12 cars and Rank B (4 cars) is a feeder rank.
  18. 18. B — The Millennium Bridge, south of the centre near Rowntree Park, carries pedestrians and cyclists only.
  19. 19. D — Copmanthorpe lies to the south-west of York Minster (about 7 km away).
  20. 20. D — Strensall is inside the City of York Council area. The other three places are in neighbouring council areas.
  21. 21. C — Byelaw 8 bans tampering, but allows the proprietor or driver to remove the meter temporarily to a place of safety when the cab is not in use.
  22. 22. A — The Grand Opera House is on Cumberland Street. Knowing the street for each major place helps you take passengers straight to the door.
  23. 23. B — Tariff 3 applies on race days to and from York Racecourse, starting at £6.20.
  24. 24. B — Anyone intending to drive a wheelchair accessible vehicle must also complete the wheelchair assessment with an approved supplier at the same time.
  25. 25. A — The council says the driving assessment certificate is valid for 2 years.
  26. 26. D — Adult abuse includes physical abuse, organisational abuse and modern slavery, among other types.
  27. 27. C — Condition 17 says the official coat of arms decal, showing the licence number, must be displayed centrally on each front door panel.
  28. 28. D — Driver licences are valid for a maximum of three years under section 53 of the 1976 Act, as amended by the Deregulation Act 2015.
  29. 29. D — Existing drivers with 7 to 9 points get a warning and must attend training and a practical driving test with an approved tester, at their own cost (two chances to pass).
  30. 30. A — Bishopthorpe Palace is on Bishopthorpe Road. Knowing the street for each major place helps you take passengers straight to the door.
  31. 31. B — York's example answer crosses Skeldergate Bridge and follows Bishopthorpe Road to Campleshon Road.
  32. 32. A — The University of York (Heslington) is in the YO10 postcode district.
  33. 33. A — Vehicles are inspected by an approved mechanic at the council's workshop at the Eco Depot, Hazel Court, York.
  34. 34. C — One person is counted for each completed 400 mm length measured across the centre of the seat.
  35. 35. D — Private hire drivers must wear the belt at all times except when passengers are on board, when it is their choice. Hackney drivers may choose not to wear it when plying for hire or carrying passengers.
  36. 36. A — Licensed drivers must behave in a civil and orderly way, treating everyone with courtesy and respect.
  37. 37. A — Policy 44.2 says DBS checks are carried out every six months. Drivers must subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
  38. 38. B — Bishopthorpe is inside the City of York Council area. The other three places are in neighbouring council areas.
  39. 39. C — Allow pedestrians plenty of time to cross and do not harass them by revving your engine or edging forward.
  40. 40. D — Rule 174 says you may enter the box and wait when you want to turn right, if you are only stopped by oncoming traffic or other vehicles turning right.
  41. 41. D — Rule 224 says trams move quickly but silently and cannot steer to avoid you. Take care near them and near other electric vehicles.
  42. 42. B — This sign is used where a road or bridge is very narrow. You must give priority to traffic from the opposite direction, usually waiting at a give way line.
  43. 43. D — Complaints help councils see patterns of behaviour. They are considered when deciding whether a driver remains fit and proper.
  44. 44. D — Section 65: the council publishes a notice and allows at least 14 days for objections before the new fares take effect.
  45. 45. D — Rule 113 says you MUST ensure all sidelights and rear registration plate lights are lit between sunset and sunrise.
  46. 46. D — Rule 80 says long vehicles need more space on roundabouts. Cyclists should not ride in the space they need. Drivers of long vehicles must watch for cyclists.
  47. 47. C — Rule 202 says reverse slowly while checking all around and looking mainly through the rear window.
  48. 48. A — Rule 283 says ask drivers and passengers to stop smoking and to switch off their engines. There may be spilt fuel.
  49. 49. A — Private hire insurance usually only covers pre-booked journeys. A street pick-up is plying for hire and is likely to be uninsured, which is a separate serious offence.
  50. 50. B — A warning triangle with a tram symbol warns of trams crossing ahead. Give way to trams.

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