2026 UPDATED QUESTIONS DOWNLOAD
Taxi Authority Practice Test 2026 – 200
Actual Exam Questions & 100% Correct
Answers
Pass your Taxi Authority Licensing Exam on the first attempt with this definitive 200-
question study bank. Fully updated for the 2026 regulatory standards, this guide
covers everything from local ordinances and passenger safety to advanced
navigation and digital compliance.
What’s Inside:
200 High-Yield MCQs with correct answers in bold.
Detailed Rationales in italics for every question to ensure you understand the "why"
behind the rules.
2026 Updates: Deep dive into Digital Waybills, EV Surcharges, and
modern ADA/Service Animal protocols.
Core Competencies:
Regulations: Overcharging, refuse-of-service, and meter calibration.
Safety: Emergency silent alarms, vehicle inspections, and road safety.
Professionalism: Lost property procedures, passenger "Bill of Rights," and
de-escalation tactics.
Navigation: Shortest practical route logic and "Zone Map" mastery.
Perfect For:
New taxi driver applicants, veteran drivers up for permit renewal, and those seeking a
100% pass-rate resource for the Nevada Taxicab Authority or other major municipal
transport exams.
,2026 UPDATED QUESTIONS DOWNLOAD
When is a driver permitted to refuse a fare?
a) If the passenger is going to a "bad" neighborhood.
b) If the passenger is disorderly or represents a threat to safety.
c) If the trip is too short to be profitable.
d) If the driver is about to end their shift in 10 minutes.
Rationale: Safety is the only legal grounds for refusing a passenger; refusing
based on destination or distance is "redlining" and is illegal.
What is the first thing a driver should do after a passenger leaves the vehicle?
a) Reset the meter immediately.
b) Check the backseat for any forgotten property.
c) Pull out into traffic to find the next fare.
d) Check their phone for messages.
Rationale: Drivers have a regulatory duty to ensure no personal property is left
behind; if found, it must be reported to the Authority.
According to 2026 regulations, a "Service Animal" must be:
a) Allowed in the vehicle at no extra charge.
b) Allowed only if the driver isn't allergic.
c) Charged a "pet fee" of $5.00.
d) Placed in the trunk for safety.
Rationale: ADA and Taxi Authority laws strictly prohibit charging extra for or
refusing service animals.
If a passenger asks to take a specific route that is longer than the GPS suggestion,
the driver should:
a) Refuse and take the shortest route.
b) Follow the passenger’s requested route.
c) Argue with the passenger about the cost.
d) Turn off the meter for the extra distance.
Rationale: Passengers have the legal right to determine the route of travel,
provided they pay the metered fare.
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What is the maximum number of passengers allowed in a standard sedan taxi?
a) 3
b) As many as there are factory-installed seatbelts.
c) 6
d) 4, including the driver.
Rationale: Safety regulations mandate that every passenger must have a
functional seatbelt; overloading is a major violation.
At what point should the taximeter be engaged (turned on)?
a) As soon as the driver sees the passenger.
b) When the passenger has safely entered and the trip begins.
c) Once the car reaches 5 mph.
d) After the first mile is completed.
Rationale: Engaging the meter early is considered "overcharging" and can lead
to immediate fines.
If a passenger forgets an item and you find it later, where must it be turned in?
a) To the Taxicab Authority or the fleet’s lost-and-found office within 24
hours.
b) Keep it for 30 days and then sell it.
c) Leave it at a police station.
d) Post it on social media to find the owner.
Rationale: Official regulations require lost property to be handled through
authorized channels to protect the passenger.
A driver may smoke in the taxi:
a) Only if there are no passengers.
b) Only if the window is down.
c) Never (it is strictly prohibited inside the vehicle).
d) If the passenger gives permission.
Rationale: 2026 Clean Air acts and Authority rules prohibit smoking or vaping
inside public passenger vehicles at all times.
When can a driver "double-up" or "share" a ride with different parties?
a) Whenever they want to make more money.
b) Only with the express consent of the first passenger.
c) If the two passengers are going to the same hotel.
d) It is never allowed under any circumstances.
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Rationale: Shared riding is only permitted if the original passenger agrees to it;
otherwise, it is a violation of privacy and service.
What should you do if the taximeter malfunctions during a trip?
a) Guess the fare based on time.
b) Stop the car and make the passenger get out.
c) Inform the passenger, complete the trip, and charge a reasonable flat
rate or the last visible amount.
d) Keep driving and fix it later.
Rationale: Transparency is key; you must inform the passenger immediately of
any equipment failure.
A passenger pays a $15.50 fare with a $20 bill and says "keep it." What is the proper
response?
a) Thank the passenger and provide a receipt if requested.
b) Ask for a bigger tip.
c) Refuse the tip and give exact change.
d) Complain that $4.50 isn't enough.
Rationale: Tips are at the passenger's discretion; professionalism is required
regardless of the amount.
When driving through a flooded area, you should:
a) Speed up to get through faster.
b) Test your brakes immediately after exiting the water.
c) Turn off the engine.
d) Honk your horn to warn others.
Rationale: Wet brakes can fail; testing them at low speed ensures they are dry
and functional for the next stop.
Which of the following is a "Material Fact" about your taxi license?
a) Your favorite color.
b) Any criminal conviction or traffic points above the limit.
c) Where you went to high school.
d) How many miles are on your personal car.
Rationale: The Authority must be notified of legal changes that impact your
"fitness" to drive the public.
Taxi Authority Practice Test 2026 – 200
Actual Exam Questions & 100% Correct
Answers
Pass your Taxi Authority Licensing Exam on the first attempt with this definitive 200-
question study bank. Fully updated for the 2026 regulatory standards, this guide
covers everything from local ordinances and passenger safety to advanced
navigation and digital compliance.
What’s Inside:
200 High-Yield MCQs with correct answers in bold.
Detailed Rationales in italics for every question to ensure you understand the "why"
behind the rules.
2026 Updates: Deep dive into Digital Waybills, EV Surcharges, and
modern ADA/Service Animal protocols.
Core Competencies:
Regulations: Overcharging, refuse-of-service, and meter calibration.
Safety: Emergency silent alarms, vehicle inspections, and road safety.
Professionalism: Lost property procedures, passenger "Bill of Rights," and
de-escalation tactics.
Navigation: Shortest practical route logic and "Zone Map" mastery.
Perfect For:
New taxi driver applicants, veteran drivers up for permit renewal, and those seeking a
100% pass-rate resource for the Nevada Taxicab Authority or other major municipal
transport exams.
,2026 UPDATED QUESTIONS DOWNLOAD
When is a driver permitted to refuse a fare?
a) If the passenger is going to a "bad" neighborhood.
b) If the passenger is disorderly or represents a threat to safety.
c) If the trip is too short to be profitable.
d) If the driver is about to end their shift in 10 minutes.
Rationale: Safety is the only legal grounds for refusing a passenger; refusing
based on destination or distance is "redlining" and is illegal.
What is the first thing a driver should do after a passenger leaves the vehicle?
a) Reset the meter immediately.
b) Check the backseat for any forgotten property.
c) Pull out into traffic to find the next fare.
d) Check their phone for messages.
Rationale: Drivers have a regulatory duty to ensure no personal property is left
behind; if found, it must be reported to the Authority.
According to 2026 regulations, a "Service Animal" must be:
a) Allowed in the vehicle at no extra charge.
b) Allowed only if the driver isn't allergic.
c) Charged a "pet fee" of $5.00.
d) Placed in the trunk for safety.
Rationale: ADA and Taxi Authority laws strictly prohibit charging extra for or
refusing service animals.
If a passenger asks to take a specific route that is longer than the GPS suggestion,
the driver should:
a) Refuse and take the shortest route.
b) Follow the passenger’s requested route.
c) Argue with the passenger about the cost.
d) Turn off the meter for the extra distance.
Rationale: Passengers have the legal right to determine the route of travel,
provided they pay the metered fare.
,2026 UPDATED QUESTIONS DOWNLOAD
What is the maximum number of passengers allowed in a standard sedan taxi?
a) 3
b) As many as there are factory-installed seatbelts.
c) 6
d) 4, including the driver.
Rationale: Safety regulations mandate that every passenger must have a
functional seatbelt; overloading is a major violation.
At what point should the taximeter be engaged (turned on)?
a) As soon as the driver sees the passenger.
b) When the passenger has safely entered and the trip begins.
c) Once the car reaches 5 mph.
d) After the first mile is completed.
Rationale: Engaging the meter early is considered "overcharging" and can lead
to immediate fines.
If a passenger forgets an item and you find it later, where must it be turned in?
a) To the Taxicab Authority or the fleet’s lost-and-found office within 24
hours.
b) Keep it for 30 days and then sell it.
c) Leave it at a police station.
d) Post it on social media to find the owner.
Rationale: Official regulations require lost property to be handled through
authorized channels to protect the passenger.
A driver may smoke in the taxi:
a) Only if there are no passengers.
b) Only if the window is down.
c) Never (it is strictly prohibited inside the vehicle).
d) If the passenger gives permission.
Rationale: 2026 Clean Air acts and Authority rules prohibit smoking or vaping
inside public passenger vehicles at all times.
When can a driver "double-up" or "share" a ride with different parties?
a) Whenever they want to make more money.
b) Only with the express consent of the first passenger.
c) If the two passengers are going to the same hotel.
d) It is never allowed under any circumstances.
, 2026 UPDATED QUESTIONS DOWNLOAD
Rationale: Shared riding is only permitted if the original passenger agrees to it;
otherwise, it is a violation of privacy and service.
What should you do if the taximeter malfunctions during a trip?
a) Guess the fare based on time.
b) Stop the car and make the passenger get out.
c) Inform the passenger, complete the trip, and charge a reasonable flat
rate or the last visible amount.
d) Keep driving and fix it later.
Rationale: Transparency is key; you must inform the passenger immediately of
any equipment failure.
A passenger pays a $15.50 fare with a $20 bill and says "keep it." What is the proper
response?
a) Thank the passenger and provide a receipt if requested.
b) Ask for a bigger tip.
c) Refuse the tip and give exact change.
d) Complain that $4.50 isn't enough.
Rationale: Tips are at the passenger's discretion; professionalism is required
regardless of the amount.
When driving through a flooded area, you should:
a) Speed up to get through faster.
b) Test your brakes immediately after exiting the water.
c) Turn off the engine.
d) Honk your horn to warn others.
Rationale: Wet brakes can fail; testing them at low speed ensures they are dry
and functional for the next stop.
Which of the following is a "Material Fact" about your taxi license?
a) Your favorite color.
b) Any criminal conviction or traffic points above the limit.
c) Where you went to high school.
d) How many miles are on your personal car.
Rationale: The Authority must be notified of legal changes that impact your
"fitness" to drive the public.
