NYC TLC Test: License rules questions and answers

1. A18 years old
2. B19 years old
3. C21 years old
4. D25 years old

Answer: B. Applicants must be at least 19 years of age.

1. A1 year
2. B2 years
3. C3 years
4. D5 years

Answer: C. A new license expires three years after it is issued; renewals are also for three years.

1. A30 days
2. B1 day
3. C1 year
4. D6 months

Answer: A. File at least 30 days before expiration; late renewals are accepted up to 180 days after, with a $25 late fee.

1. A30 days
2. B1 year
3. C3 years
4. D10 years

Answer: C. The certificate must be dated no more than three years before the date you file your application.

1. ACDL air brake training
2. BPassenger Assistance and Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Training
3. CMotorcycle safety course
4. DFirst-aid certification

Answer: B. Passenger Assistance and WAV training is required.

1. A24 hours
2. B30 days
3. C10 days
4. D90 days

Answer: C. Report address changes to the Commission within ten days.

1. A15 calendar days
2. B48 hours
3. C60 days
4. D1 year

Answer: A. Criminal convictions must be reported within 15 calendar days.

1. AOnly once, when first licensed
2. BEvery 5 years
3. COnly after a crash
4. DEvery year

Answer: D. TLC drivers must pass a drug test every year; paratransit and commuter van drivers are exempt. A positive or untestable result leads to summary suspension.

1. AMandatory attendance at a defensive driving course
2. BPermanent loss of the driver's Chauffeur's License
3. CSeizure and possible forfeiture of the vehicle involved
4. DA written warning only, with no further penalty

Answer: C. Under §80-02(a), unlicensed activity can lead to seizure and possible forfeiture of the vehicle used.

1. A10 days
2. B60 days
3. C90 days
4. D30 days

Answer: D. Under §80-02(c), fines are due within 30 days of the guilty finding, unless an appeal defers payment.

1. A30 calendar days from the date of the notice
2. B5 business days from the date of the notice
3. C60 calendar days from the date of the notice
4. D10 business days from the date of the notice

Answer: D. Under §80-02(c)(2), the License is suspended 10 business days after the written notice until the fine is paid.

1. A$1,000 for each violation
2. B$500 for each violation
3. C$2,500 for each violation
4. D$5,000 for each violation

Answer: A. Under §80-02(d), discretionary penalties include a fine not exceeding $1,000 per violation.

1. AA $100 fine
2. BA $700 fine
3. CA $350 fine
4. DA $1,000 fine

Answer: C. The §80-02(e) table sets $350 for a first violation with a guilty plea, or $500 if found guilty after a hearing.

1. AA $700 fine and possible suspension of up to 30 days
2. BA $1,000 fine and possible suspension of up to 30 days
3. CA $1,000 fine and automatic revocation of the License
4. DA $750 fine and a suspension of up to 90 days

Answer: B. Under §80-02(e), a second violation within 24 months found guilty after a hearing means $1,000 and possible suspension up to 30 days.

1. ASuspension of the License for six months
2. BA fine only, with no change to the License
3. CA fine and revocation of the License
4. DReferral to a defensive driving course

Answer: C. Under §80-02(e), a third violation within 36 months means a fine and revocation of the License.

1. ASix months from the date of revocation
2. BTwo years from the date of revocation
3. COne year from the date of revocation
4. DThree years from the date of revocation

Answer: C. Under §80-02(e)(3), a driver with a revoked License cannot get any Commission License for one year.

1. ABackwards from the date of the last violation
2. BForward from the date of the first violation
3. CFrom the date the License was first issued
4. DFrom the date the first fine was paid

Answer: A. Under §80-02(e)(2), the periods are counted going backwards from the date of the last violation.

1. AKeeping a switched-off phone inside a bag
2. BWearing a watch that only shows the time
3. CHaving a hands-free device in or near the ear
4. DListening to the vehicle's AM/FM radio

Answer: C. Under §80-03, using a device includes having a hands-free device in or near the ear.

1. AA smartphone held in the driver's hand at red lights
2. BA smartphone placed loose on the passenger seat
3. CA smartphone mounted in a fixed position, not hand-held
4. DAny hand-held phone if the call is under a minute

Answer: C. Under §80-03, a Base communication about a Dispatch is allowed on an FCC-licensed two-way radio or a fixed-mounted, non-hand-held device.

1. AA valid passport and a utility bill showing the home address
2. BA birth certificate and a valid health insurance card
3. CA valid credit card and a valid Social Security number
4. DA valid government-issued photo ID and a valid Social Security number

Answer: D. Under §80-04(b), both a valid government photo ID and a valid Social Security number are required.

1. AA valid Chauffeur's License
2. BA valid learner permit
3. CA restricted junior license
4. DA valid motorcycle license

Answer: A. Under §80-04(c), an applicant must have a valid Chauffeur's License.

1. A90 days before the application date
2. B30 days before the application date
3. C60 days before the application date
4. D180 days before the application date

Answer: A. Under §80-04(d), the abstract must be dated no more than 90 days before the application date.

1. AA licensed driving instructor approved by the New York DMV
2. BA physician licensed in New York or the applicant's home state
3. CThe applicant's employer or the dispatching base owner
4. DAn instructor at a TLC Authorized Driver Education Provider

Answer: B. Under §80-04(e)(2), fitness is certified by a physician licensed by New York or the applicant's state of residence.

1. AThe applicant, at the applicant's own expense
2. BThe Commission, as part of the license fee
3. CThe base or company that hires the applicant
4. DThe New York State Department of Health

Answer: A. Under §80-04(g)(1), new applicants are tested for drugs at their own expense.

1. AThe applicant may retest within 30 days to qualify
2. BThe license is issued with a one-year probation
3. CThe applicant pays a fine and the license is issued
4. DThe Commission denies the license and the decision is final

Answer: D. Under §80-04(g)(3), a positive test means the license is denied and the decision is final.

1. AAny clinic or hospital that the applicant chooses personally
2. BOnly one holding a New York State Department of Health permit
3. COnly a testing center that is owned by a TLC base
4. DOnly a laboratory located inside a TLC office building

Answer: B. Under §80-04(g)(2), the Commission designates only testers with a New York State Department of Health permit.

1. AFrom the nearest New York City Police Department precinct
2. BFrom the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
3. CFrom the applicant's most recent employer's files
4. DFrom the NYC Department of Finance records office

Answer: B. Under §80-04(h)(2), applicants are fingerprinted to get records from the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services.

1. AThe license is suspended for exactly one year
2. BThe TLC Driver License will be revoked
3. CThe holder must pay a fine and keep driving
4. DThe holder must retake the TLC license exam

Answer: B. Under §80-04(h)(4), a conviction for a serious criminal offense means the current license is revoked.

1. AA neighbor living in the same apartment building
2. BThe building superintendent or the mail carrier
3. COnly the licensee in person, with no exceptions
4. DA family member or any other person living there

Answer: D. Under §80-04(i)(2), notices may be left with a family member or anyone else living at the Mailing Address.

1. AWithin 30 days before
2. BWithin 90 days before
3. CWithin 180 days before
4. DWithin one year before

Answer: B. Under §80-04(j)(3), the Renewal Course must be completed within 90 days before the renewal application date.

1. A30 days after the conviction
2. B90 days after the conviction
3. C60 days after the conviction
4. D180 days after the conviction

Answer: C. Under §80-04(j)(5), the course is due no later than 60 days after the conviction.

1. AVoluntarily, before the Persistent Violator summons is adjudicated
2. BOnly after the Persistent Violator summons is adjudicated
3. COnly when ordered by the Tribunal after a hearing
4. DOnly once the License has already been suspended

Answer: A. Under §80-04(j)(6), a driver may voluntarily complete the course before the Persistent Violator summons is adjudicated.

1. ACompleting a first aid and CPR course
2. BCompleting Sex Trafficking Awareness Training
3. CCompleting a vehicle maintenance course
4. DCompleting an English language test

Answer: B. Under §80-04(j)(7), completing Sex Trafficking Awareness Training and certifying it are conditions for issuing or renewing a license.

1. AA letter from the police union approving the license
2. BProof of five years of service in the Police Department
3. CA letter from the commanding officer approving the application
4. DA recommendation letter from a licensed TLC base owner

Answer: C. Under §80-04(j)(10), a NYC Police Officer must present a letter from the commanding officer approving the application (and pass an exam).

1. A5 years
2. B15 years
3. C20 years
4. D10 years

Answer: D. Under §80-04(j)(11)(iii), applicants within two years of expiration need at least 10 years of total prior licensure.

1. ABe owned and run by a licensed TLC base operator
2. BBe approved by the Commission and follow its curriculum
3. CBe approved by the DMV and follow its curriculum
4. DBe a public school or college in New York City

Answer: B. Under §80-04(k), providers must be approved by the Commission and administer its required curriculum.

1. AA current Mailing Address and a work fax number
2. BA current Mailing Address and a current, valid E-mail Address
3. CA valid E-mail Address and a personal website link
4. DA mobile phone number and a base E-mail Address

Answer: B. Under §80-04(m), an applicant must give a current Mailing Address and a current, valid E-mail Address.

1. AThe date the renewal application was filed
2. BThe date the renewal application is approved
3. CThe date the renewal course was completed
4. DThe date the previous License expires

Answer: D. Under §80-06(b), the renewal term runs three years from the date the previous License expires.

1. AWhen unavailable for drug testing in the final 90 days
2. BWhen moving to a new Mailing Address within 90 days
3. CWhen the vehicle will be inspected within 90 days
4. DWhen the licensee wants to skip the Renewal Course

Answer: A. Under §80-06(c), a licensee unavailable for drug testing in the 90 days before expiration can ask for an earlier expiration date.

1. AA $10 late fee
2. BA $50 late fee
3. CA $25 late fee
4. DA $100 late fee

Answer: C. Under §80-06(d)(2), a late renewal application up to 180 days after expiration requires a $25 late fee.

1. AMay drive for 30 more days while the application is pending
2. BMay drive only in daytime hours until it is approved
3. CMay drive if the late fee has already been paid
4. DCannot drive a Vehicle, since the License remains expired

Answer: D. Under §80-06(d)(2), the License stays expired and not valid to drive until the renewal is approved.

1. ANot valid and cannot be used until the suspension ends
2. BValid again as soon as the renewal is filed
3. CValid for daytime driving only until the suspension ends
4. DValid for prearranged trips only while renewal is pending

Answer: A. Under §80-06(e)(2), a suspended License is not valid until the suspension ends, even if a renewal was filed.

1. ANot refunded to the applicant
2. BRefunded in full within 30 days
3. CRefunded minus a $25 processing fee
4. DCredited toward a later application

Answer: A. Under §80-07(c), fees are not refunded if the application is denied or disapproved.

1. A$10 for each License issued
2. B$50 for each License issued
3. C$25 for each License issued
4. D$84 for each License issued

Answer: C. Under §80-07(e), the replacement fee is $25 for each License issued.

1. A24 hours, counting weekends and holidays
2. B72 hours, not counting weekends and holidays
3. C7 days, counting weekends and holidays
4. D30 days, not counting weekends and holidays

Answer: B. Under §80-10(a), loss or theft must be reported in writing within 72 hours, not counting weekends and holidays.

1. ASeven days of the date of revocation
2. BFifteen days of the date of revocation
3. CNinety days of the date of revocation
4. DThirty days of the date of revocation

Answer: D. Under §80-10(b), a revoked License must be surrendered within thirty days of the revocation date.

1. AImmediately surrender it to the TLC for replacement
2. BKeep using it until the next renewal date
3. CLaminate it at a print shop so it is readable
4. DMail a photocopy to the base for its records

Answer: A. Under §80-10(c), an unreadable License must be immediately surrendered to the Commission for replacement and reissue.

1. A72 hours, not counting weekends or holidays
2. B24 hours, counting weekends and holidays
3. C10 days, counting weekends and holidays
4. D30 days, not counting weekends or holidays

Answer: A. §80-10(a) requires written notice within 72 hours, not counting weekends and holidays.

1. Akeep using it until the next renewal date arrives
2. Bcopy the details by hand onto a new paper card
3. Cimmediately surrender it to the Commission for replacement
4. Dlaminate it so that the photograph can be seen clearly

Answer: C. §80-10(b): an unreadable or unrecognizable license must be surrendered immediately for replacement and reissue.

1. Athree days of the date of revocation
2. Bthirty days of the date of revocation
3. Cfifteen days of the date of the hearing
4. Dsixty days of the date of revocation

Answer: B. §80-10(f): a revoked license must be surrendered within thirty days of the revocation date.

1. Await and update the photo at the next renewal
2. Bsubmit a selfie by e-mail to the Commission
3. Cdo nothing, since the photo is kept for three years
4. Dcontact the Commission and have a new photo taken

Answer: D. §80-10(e): after a significant change in appearance, the driver arranges a new photograph at the Commission offices.

1. AKeeping it in a protective plastic holder
2. BShowing it to an authorized Commission representative
3. CReporting that it has been lost to the Commission
4. DAltering any portion of it or the attached photograph

Answer: D. §80-10(d): a driver must not alter any portion of the license or its photograph.

1. Aallowed during a short grace period
2. BUnlicensed Activity
3. Callowed if the renewal was already filed
4. Dallowed if the driver is on the base's app

Answer: B. §80-11(b): driving after the license expires and before renewal is issued counts as Unlicensed Activity.

1. AIt will be extended for another year
2. BIt will be converted to a lower license type
3. CIt will be summarily suspended
4. DIt will be reviewed only at the next renewal

Answer: C. §80-11(c)(1): the license of a driver without a valid Chauffeur's License is summarily suspended.

1. Amust not operate a taxi, FHV or street hail livery
2. Bmay drive only during daytime hours
3. Cmay drive only if the vehicle owner agrees
4. Dmay drive only on pre-arranged trips

Answer: A. §80-11(c)(2) bars operating any TLC vehicle while NYS driving privileges are suspended or revoked.

1. Athe same offense as driving without a valid license
2. Ba minor paperwork issue with no penalty
3. Can offense only for the vehicle owner
4. Dan offense only if a passenger complains

Answer: A. §80-11(c)(3): noncompliance with Article 19-A equals driving a For-Hire Vehicle without a valid license.

1. Akeep driving until the TLC license expires
2. Bask the base to hold the TLC license for safekeeping
3. Cimmediately surrender the TLC Driver License to the Commission
4. Dwait for the Commission to send a written notice

Answer: C. §80-11(c)(4): revocation of the NYS Chauffeur's License means the TLC license must be surrendered immediately.

1. Aallowed if the friend has a valid TLC license
2. Bprohibited, since credentials may not be shared
3. Callowed for one shift per week
4. Dallowed if the driver stays in the car

Answer: B. §80-11(e) forbids letting another person use your TLC license or Technology System login while operating a vehicle.

1. AWhen the driver needs a short rest
2. BWhen the other person is a licensed relative
3. CWhen no passengers are in the vehicle
4. DOnly in the event of an emergency

Answer: D. §80-11(f)(2): no one else may operate or occupy the driver's seat during a shift, except in an emergency.

1. Aany car with valid state registration and insurance
2. Ba rental car approved by the driver's friend
3. Ca personal car with a visible company sticker
4. Da licensed Taxicab, For-Hire Vehicle or Street Hail Livery

Answer: D. §80-11(d): a driver must not knowingly operate a for-hire vehicle that is not a licensed TLC vehicle.

1. Aacceptable if the amount is under $50
2. Bbribery, which is prohibited for applicants and licensees
3. Cacceptable if given to a friend of the employee
4. Dacceptable if the violation is minor

Answer: B. §80-12(a)(1) forbids offering any gift, gratuity or thing of value to Commission staff or other public servants.

1. Athe driver's own base office or garage
2. Ba restaurant near the terminal
3. Can airport or terminal dispatching service
4. Dthe driver's insurance company

Answer: C. §80-12(a)(2) bars gifts to terminal staff in information, dispatching, security, traffic control or baggage handling.

1. Athe Commission and the NYC Department of Investigation
2. Bthe driver's base and the vehicle owner
3. Cthe nearest taxi stand dispatcher only
4. Dno one, as long as the driver refuses to pay

Answer: A. §80-12(b): requests for gifts from public servants must be reported at once to the Commission and the NYC Department of Investigation.

1. ADecline a trip that would exceed the daily hours limit
2. BCommit or attempt any fraud, misrepresentation or theft
3. CAsk a passenger to fasten the seat belt
4. DTake a break between two trips

Answer: B. §80-12(c) bans any act or attempt of fraud, misrepresentation or theft while working.

1. Aanswer only if a lawyer is present
2. Banswer within one year of the request
3. Canswer only about the current trip
4. Danswer truthfully and comply promptly

Answer: D. §80-12(i)(1): a driver must truthfully answer all questions and promptly comply with Commission directives and summonses.

1. Aremove all passenger seat covers
2. Bremove all currency from the vehicle's interior
3. Cturn off the vehicle's engine and lights
4. Dempty the trunk of all luggage

Answer: B. §80-12(i)(4): all currency must be removed from the vehicle's interior before a Commission examination.

1. Ainvalid until the driver signs for it
2. Binvalid unless sent by e-mail too
3. Cstill considered sufficient communication
4. Dvalid only after a second attempt

Answer: C. §80-12(i)(3): any communication sent to the last Mailing Address the driver provided is sufficient.

1. Aname, License number and required documents
2. Bonly the name and vehicle plate number
3. Conly a verbal statement of identity
4. Dnothing, unless there is a warrant

Answer: A. §80-12(j): drivers must cooperate, including giving their name, License number and required documents.

1. Athe hazard lights are on and the driver steps out
2. Bthe driver stays seated and ready to operate the vehicle
3. Cthe engine is off and the doors are locked
4. Dthe passengers are expected within an hour

Answer: B. §80-13(a)(1)(i): waiting for passengers by a hydrant is allowed only if the driver stays seated and ready for operation.

1. Apaying the fine in cash on the same day
2. Bpassing a new road test within 60 days
3. Cworking fewer hours for the next 60 days
4. Dcompleting a Vision Zero course within 60 days

Answer: D. §80-13(a)(1): the suspension is deferred 60 days and is avoided with a Vision Zero and Accessibility Remedial course.

1. Await for a TLC reminder before paying
2. Bpay only if the vehicle owner agrees
3. Csatisfy any outstanding judgment and pay it
4. Dpay only after the next license renewal

Answer: C. §80-13(a)(6) requires drivers to satisfy outstanding traffic judgments and pay civil penalties owed.

1. Astop driving and return the license to the TLC
2. Bkeep driving but accept only short trips
3. Ckeep the license but drive only at night
4. Dgive the license to the vehicle owner

Answer: A. §80-13(b)(1)(ii): a driver claiming a disabling injury stops driving and returns the license to the Commission.

1. Arecovered and no longer receives Workers' Compensation
2. Bpaid a fee and retaken the exam
3. Creceived a doctor's note about partial recovery
4. Dbeen rehired by the previous base

Answer: A. §80-13(b)(2)(i): the license is returned after documentation of recovery and end of Workers' Compensation benefits.

1. AThe Commission
2. BThe base affiliated with the driver
3. CThe vehicle owner
4. DThe driver, at the driver's own expense

Answer: D. §80-14(c): for-cause drug tests are done at the driver's expense.

1. A30 days
2. B90 days
3. C60 days
4. D120 days

Answer: B. §80-14(d)(3): the test may occur no sooner than 90 days before the one-year anniversary and not after it.

1. Areceives only a warning letter
2. Bmay test later by paying a fee
3. Chas the License expire without renewal
4. Dhas the License extended for 30 days

Answer: C. §80-14(d)(5): failing to be tested in the required period means the License expires and is not renewed.

1. Asuspended and possibly revoked after a hearing
2. Brenewed after payment of a fine of $50
3. Ckept valid until the next annual test
4. Dreduced to a part-time license only

Answer: A. §80-14(e): a positive or untestable sample means summary suspension, with possible revocation after a hearing.

1. Aa $50 fine and a new date
2. Ba warning letter only
3. Cdenial of the application
4. Dautomatic approval by default

Answer: C. §80-08(e): failing to appear at a scheduled interview or provide requested information on time results in denial.

1. AFrom New York City to the driver's Issuing Jurisdiction
2. BBetween two points wholly within New York City
3. CFrom the Issuing Jurisdiction to New York City
4. DThrough New York City on a trip starting and ending outside

Answer: B. Such a trip within NYC needs both a TLC-licensed vehicle and driver (§80-21(c)).

1. A24 hours
2. B2 hours
3. C6 hours
4. D48 hours

Answer: A. Temporary discharges and pick-ups in NYC are allowed only within 24 hours (§80-21(b)(3)).

1. AA warning for a first offense only
2. BProof that the trip was prearranged
3. CPresumptive evidence of Unlicensed Activity
4. DA minor paperwork error with no penalty

Answer: C. A missing Trip Record presumes the driver is engaged in Unlicensed Activity (§80-21(e)(6)).

1. ASuspension of the TLC Driver License for up to 30 days
2. BRevocation of the TLC Driver License
3. CA written warning with no suspension
4. DSuspension of the TLC Driver License for up to 90 days

Answer: A. This is the suspension tier of the Persistent Violator Program (§80-27(a)(1)(i)).

1. A6 or more
2. B10 or more
3. C8 or more
4. D12 or more

Answer: B. Ten or more combined points within 15 months means revocation (§80-27(a)(1)(ii)).

1. AThree
2. BOne
3. CTwo
4. DFive

Answer: A. A completed Point Reduction Course removes three TLC Points (§80-27(a)(5)(i)).

1. AOnce every year
2. BOnce in any 18-month period
3. CUp to twice in any five year period
4. DNot more than once in any five year period

Answer: D. TLC Points: once per five years; DMV Points: once per 18 months (§80-27(a)(5)(iv)).

1. ANone, the decision stays the same
2. BThe suspension is cut in half
3. CThe suspension ends immediately
4. DThe suspension turns into a fine

Answer: A. A course taken after suspension or revocation does not change it (§80-27(a)(5)(iii)).

1. AClipped to the sun visor above the driver
2. BOn top of the dashboard facing the windshield
3. CIn a protective holder attached to the back of the driver's seat
4. DInside the glove compartment with the registration

Answer: C. Black Cars and Luxury Limousines have an exception but must show it visibly (§80-24(a)(2)).