Chicago Taxi Aug.2013 - Rules & Regulation

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    At the airports, what is the shared ride waiting period ?

    • 5 minutes
    • 10 minutes
    • 15 minutes
    • Until you have at least 3 passengers
    • None of the above
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  • 2. 

    A driver found guilty to have refused a fare on the grounds that he/she did not know how to reach the passenger’s destination, the driver , for the first offence …

    • May be fined

    • May re-take the Public Chauffeur Training Course

    • May be suspended

    • May retake the licensing exam

    • 1 & 2 and 3 are correct

    Correct Answer
    A. 1 & 2 and 3 are correct
  • 3. 

    When arriving without passenger at O’Hare International Airport , where does a taxi cab driver proceed  first ?

    • Upper level starter gate

    • Lower level starter gate

    • Police officer directing traffic

    • Taxi cab staging area

    • Bessie Coleman Memorial Drive

    Correct Answer
    A. Taxi cab staging area
  • 4. 

    A lessee (driver) can not be required by the lessor to lease for more that a ______ period of time .

    • 720 hours

    • 168 hours

    • 72 hours

    • 40 hours

    • 24 hours

    Correct Answer
    A. 24 hours
  • 5. 

    When a passenger request a receipt for the cab fare, the chauffeur will …

    • Hand write a receipt on note book paper

    • Sign the passenger travel expense log

    • Give the passenger a fully completed receipt from the meter

    • Receipt written on the back of the cab company’s business card

    • What ever the passenger wants

    Correct Answer
    A. Give the passenger a fully completed receipt from the meter
  • 6. 

    Natasha told a customer that she did not know where the desired destination was or how to get there. She told the passenger to take another cab.  Is there a problem here ?

    • No, she was honest and did not activate the meter

    • No, as long as it did not occur during normal business days or hours

    • Yes, Natasha is in the area of refusal of service. Not knowing a location or how to drive there is not a reason not to serve the public

    • No, as long the passenger does not complain

    • None of the above is correct

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes, Natasha is in the area of refusal of service. Not knowing a location or how to drive there is not a reason not to serve the public
  • 7. 

    Regarding  the requirement for servicing underserved areas, a driver must respond to request for service in these areas at least _______ during each 24 hour or less ________ period, or at least 7 times during a _________.

    • Twice, time, year

    • Twice, lunch, month

    • Once, lease, weekly lease

    • Once, day, lease

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Once, lease, weekly lease
  • 8. 

    A lessee can sub-lease his/her vehicle during the time period for which  he/she has it leased with …

    • The permission of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

    • The permission from the lessor

    • Written permission from the lessee

    • Written permission from the lessor and the lessee

    • You cannot sub-lease your vehicle

    Correct Answer
    A. You cannot sub-lease your vehicle
  • 9. 

    When operating a taxi cab a driver can use his cell phone …

    • When he/she does not have a passenger in the vehicle

    • Only when his/her cell phone is getting income calls

    • Only when he/she used a hand free device

    • Only when necessary

    • Use of a cell phone while operating a taxi is a violation of the rules

    Correct Answer
    A. Use of a cell phone while operating a taxi is a violation of the rules
  • 10. 

    A taxi cab chauffeur shall take the most _______ to the passenger’s destination.

    • Expensive route

    • Scenic route

    • Direct route unless specifically directed by the passenger

    • Direct route

    • Likely to have less traffic

    Correct Answer
    A. Direct route unless specifically directed by the passenger
  • 11. 

    Taxi cab operating at the airports must be equipped with …

    • GPS device

    • Spare tire

    • A device to accept credit cards

    • Cell phone power ports

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. A device to accept credit cards
  • 12. 

    What is the southern boundary for a short trip from Midway Airport ?

    • 79th street

    • 95th street

    • 87th street

    • 103rd street

    • 111th street

    Correct Answer
    A. 103rd street
  • 13. 

    You have leased a taxi equipped with a two way radio. You discover that the radio is not functioning . What should you do ?

    • Take the taxi out because you need to make money for the lease

    • Call the cab company and tell that you are going to use your cell phone for communication

    • Return the cab right away

    • Only use the cab for fares to or from the airports

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Return the cab right away
  • 14. 

    Gus is a new driver and has only driven for a short time. Some of the old-timers tell him that he  should “steer” customers to location that pay the driver $5.00 per customer brought to the business. What should he do ?

    • Gus should do it because time are tough and he needs the money

    • It’s OK as long as it is a type of business that the customers are looking for and they don’t complain

    • He should not do it because City of Chicago says no, soliciting patronage is not permitted

    • Answers 1 & 2 are correct

    • None of the answers are correct

    Correct Answer
    A. He should not do it because City of Chicago says no, soliciting patronage is not permitted
  • 15. 

    What is the eastern boundary for a short trip from Midway Airport ?

    • Western Ave.

    • Loomis St.

    • Cermak Rd.

    • Ashland Ave.

    • Damen Ave.

    Correct Answer
    A. Loomis St.
  • 16. 

    As a professional driver from the list below what should you always incorporate into your  everyday way of doing business ?

    • Greet and maintain eye contact with each customer as they enter the cab

    • Never leave from the pickup point if the customer will not give information to where the destination is

    • Always make sure the cab is checked for left items, at least ask the customer to check for their belongings before they exit the cab

    • Let the customer know that you know what you are doing, you are o professional and know the route to be taken and how much the fare will be at all time

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
  • 17. 

    What is the northern boundary for a short trip from Midway Airport ?

    • 47th street

    • Pershing Road

    • 31st street

    • Cermak Road

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Cermak Road
  • 18. 

    Public chauffeur shall activate the meter whenever the vehicle is engaged for hire. What are the exception to this rule ?

    • Jitney rides

    • Shared rides

    • When the customer ask for an unmetered ride

    • No exception

    • 1 & 2 are correct

    Correct Answer
    A. 1 & 2 are correct
  • 19. 

    A driver may negotiate a fare or flat rate lower than the metered rate before beginning a trip, but what would be the requirement ?

    • The trip must be estimated to exceed 10 miles and use the meter

    • The trip must be within the city limits

    • The trip must be estimated to exceed 5 miles and the meter is used

    • The trip is estimated to be less than 5 miles and the meter is not used

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. The trip must be estimated to exceed 5 miles and the meter is used
  • 20. 

    A chauffeur being found guilty of repeated  and/or Aggravated  Offence shall be subject to …

    • A $200.00 fine

    • A fine up to $750

    • License suspension up to 29 days

    • Revocation of chauffeur license

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
  • 21. 

    Which of the following do not have designated boundaries  or zones ?

    • Jitney service

    • Short trips

    • Group rides

    • Short trip and jitney service

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Group rides
  • 22. 

    A person  may not apply for, or renew a chauffeur’s  license  if they have been convicted of a felony or any  other offense that by statue or ordinance would not allow the issuance of a license. No license will be renewed or issued if less than ________ has elapsed from the time discharge of any sentence imposed.

    • 1 year

    • 2 years

    • 3 years

    • 4 years

    • 5 years

    Correct Answer
    A. 5 years
  • 23. 

    No chauffeur can renew his/her license until he/she produces proof  that they successfully completed a Public Chauffeur Continuing Education Course. This course must have been completed within the last …

    • 5 years

    • 4 years

    • 3 years

    • 2 years

    • Within the driver’s life time

    Correct Answer
    A. 2 years
  • 24. 

    What is the meter rate for a fare from Midway Airport to Oak Brook ?

    • Straight meter

    • Meter and a half

    • Double meter

    • Straight meter to the city limits, then meter and a half

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Meter and a half
  • 25. 

    At the discretion of the Commissioner, an applicant may be denied renewal of a chauffeur license if the applicant has within the twelve months preceding his/her renewal application date, received _______ or more complaints and/or citation of abusive behavior and/or unsafe driving.

    • One

    • Two

    • Three

    • Four

    • Five

    Correct Answer
    A. Three

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