Free Oral Mechanic Test Quiz for Taxi

QUESTION 1/25

You been waiting for 3hrs but haven't had a single customer. There's a place you know for sure you will get passengers, what do you do?

I am allowed to work elsewhere under exceptional circumstances.

I can only work at the authorised base of operation.

QUESTION 2/25

Which of the following is true?

Braking distance = Stopping distance + Thinking distance

Thinking distance = Stopping distance + Braking distance

Stopping distance = Thinking distance + Braking distance

QUESTION 3/25

If your thinking distance is 12m and braking distance 24m, what is your stopping distance?

24m

12m

36m

QUESTION 4/25

When can you refuse to take on passengers?

After 6p.m in winter and 9p.m in summer.

They are drunk and likely to vomit inside.

The fare for the trip is not worth the effort.

QUESTION 5/25

Braking distance can never be less than thinking distance.

True

False

QUESTION 6/25

Your vehicle has been licenced to operate in Mahebourg, but you have recently started living in Grand Baie. Can you start picking passengers in Grand Baie?

Yes, my new base of operation is where I currently live.

No, I can only do business in Mahebourg where my base of operation is.

QUESTION 7/25

You're waiting at a junction because of the red traffic lights when an urgent call comes through.

You should answer quickly before the traffic lights change

You should find a safe place to stop before you get on the call

You should make sure you'll be able to hold your phone properly when you start to drive

QUESTION 8/25

Your front wipers are not working and you don't have the money to fix them. Can you take passengers to get money for the repairs?

No, I cannot operate a taxi that is not in a fit condition.

Yes, provided I take extra precaution whilst driving.

QUESTION 9/25

Which of the following is NOT important when driving around a bend?

Road conditions

Distance to destination

Sharpness of curve

Speed

Weight

QUESTION 10/25

On seeing this traffic sign, you should...

yellow traffic lights

Just carry on as the main lights are not working

Slow down as it will turn red soon

Speed up as it will turn green soon

QUESTION 11/25

In which of the following situations are you allowed to use the Constat A L'Amiable?

When damage is only to the vehicles involved in the accident

When damage is limited to structure or property but not vehicles

When there are no serious injuries to people

When the other party does not have valid insurance or driving licence

QUESTION 12/25

How do you know how much to charge for a trip?

I can charge any amount I think is reasonable.

There is a tariff of fares that I have to comply with.

By multiplying the cost of petrol per litre by the distance in km and dividing by 3.

Through haggling with the passenger until we agree on a price

QUESTION 13/25

Is the licensee the only driver allowed for the taxi?

Yes, it is illegal to have other people drive the taxi.

No, you can have part time drivers as well.

QUESTION 14/25

How is braking distance different from thinking distance?

Thinking distance is the distance travelled between realising you need to brake and actually applying the brakes

Thinking distance is the distance travelled between applying the brakes and your vehicle stopping

QUESTION 15/25

Is it true that at 60mph, your stopping distance would be 73 metres (18 car lengths)?

Yes

No

QUESTION 16/25

When going at 20mph, what is your thinking distance?

10 feet

30 feet

20 feet

QUESTION 17/25

You found out there's more money to be made by working directly with hotels, therefore you rarely pick up passengers from the public. What will happen?

My taxi licence will be revoked.

I will get rich quicker this way.

More foreigners will become friends with me.

QUESTION 18/25

What is braking distance?

The distance your car travels after your brakes have developed a fault

The distance you can still safely travel in your car after a breakdown

The distance your car travels before stopping after you've applied the brakes

QUESTION 19/25

Who should be the main driver of the taxi?

The licensee

The driver who drives the most

QUESTION 20/25

Thinking distance is roughly 1 foot for every mph you're doing.

False

True

QUESTION 21/25

You went to the beach with your family and now your taxi is littered with sand but don't have time to clean. Can you start work?

Yes, as long as I inform the passenger how it happened and they are okay with it.

No, I cannot take passengers without cleaning the car first.

QUESTION 22/25

What is the average car length?

4 metres

2 metres

5 metres

3 metres

QUESTION 23/25

You are not required to wear a seatbelt if you have a big belly that causes you discomfort.

True

False

QUESTION 24/25

Any taxi licence not used in a period of exceeding ___ will be revoked.

6 months

12 months

3 months

24 months

QUESTION 25/25

If you're going at 80km/h, what would be your stopping distance?

12m (3 car lengths)

53m (13 car lengths)

36m (9 car lengths)

73m (18 car lengths)

Free Oral Mechanic Test Quiz for Taxi

You been waiting for 3hrs but haven't had a single customer. There's a place you know for sure you will get passengers, what do you do?

Which of the following is true?

If your thinking distance is 12m and braking distance 24m, what is your stopping distance?

When can you refuse to take on passengers?

Braking distance can never be less than thinking distance.

Your vehicle has been licenced to operate in Mahebourg, but you have recently started living in Grand Baie. Can you start picking passengers in Grand Baie?

You're waiting at a junction because of the red traffic lights when an urgent call comes through.

Your front wipers are not working and you don't have the money to fix them. Can you take passengers to get money for the repairs?

Which of the following is NOT important when driving around a bend?

On seeing this traffic sign, you should...

In which of the following situations are you allowed to use the Constat A L'Amiable?

How do you know how much to charge for a trip?

Is the licensee the only driver allowed for the taxi?

How is braking distance different from thinking distance?

Is it true that at 60mph, your stopping distance would be 73 metres (18 car lengths)?

When going at 20mph, what is your thinking distance?

You found out there's more money to be made by working directly with hotels, therefore you rarely pick up passengers from the public. What will happen?

What is braking distance?

Who should be the main driver of the taxi?

Thinking distance is roughly 1 foot for every mph you're doing.

You went to the beach with your family and now your taxi is littered with sand but don't have time to clean. Can you start work?

What is the average car length?

You are not required to wear a seatbelt if you have a big belly that causes you discomfort.

Any taxi licence not used in a period of exceeding ___ will be revoked.

If you're going at 80km/h, what would be your stopping distance?

Time to get serious now!