Unit 4 - Taxi & Private Hire Vehicle Maintenance & Safety
Inspections UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Learning Outcomes 1. Know how to prepare and clean the vehicle in preparation for fare paying
passengers
2. Know how to undertake a regular inspection regime to maintain the safety and
efficiency of the licensed vehicle and to ensure it meets legal requirements
3. Know how to monitor vehicle systems between service intervals and inspections
What are the cleaning agents for interior cleaning of solid Upholstery cleaner
contaminates, foods stain and vomit? Disinfectant
Appropriate chemical cleaning materials
What are the cleaning agents for exterior cleaning of traffic Vehicle shampoo
grime, asphalt and accumulated brake dust? Traffic film remover
Soap and water
Appropriate chemical cleaning materials
What is the relevance of Control Of Substances Hazardous To ensure safe use, storage and disposal of cleaning agents; selection of cleaning
to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002? agent
Employers have to protect employees and the public who may be exposed by
complying with COSHH
Many cleaning materials will be labelled with instructions on their safe use
Example of substances hazardous to health Pressure wash solution
Alloy wheel cleaner
Anti-freeze top up
What Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is needed for Wear a mask to avoid inhaling fumes
cleaning agents? Wear gloves to avoid the skin coming into contact with acids, greases and oils
Wear eye protection to avoid harmful particles entering the eye
Do not smoke or have any naked flames in the vicinity of the work area
Disconnect the battery to avoid short circuits, remember to save electrical codes for
radio etc
Always disconnect the negative lead first and last when disconnecting and
reconnecting the batter
If cleaning agent has information on data sheet or label, it comes under COSHH
regulations
All waster materials, batteries, oils, greases and filters are Follow the legal requirements
potentially hazardous to the environment and to the Follow the manufacturer's guidelines Use disposal facilities (to include community
person. How do you dispose waste products? waste disposal site)
Inspections UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Learning Outcomes 1. Know how to prepare and clean the vehicle in preparation for fare paying
passengers
2. Know how to undertake a regular inspection regime to maintain the safety and
efficiency of the licensed vehicle and to ensure it meets legal requirements
3. Know how to monitor vehicle systems between service intervals and inspections
What are the cleaning agents for interior cleaning of solid Upholstery cleaner
contaminates, foods stain and vomit? Disinfectant
Appropriate chemical cleaning materials
What are the cleaning agents for exterior cleaning of traffic Vehicle shampoo
grime, asphalt and accumulated brake dust? Traffic film remover
Soap and water
Appropriate chemical cleaning materials
What is the relevance of Control Of Substances Hazardous To ensure safe use, storage and disposal of cleaning agents; selection of cleaning
to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002? agent
Employers have to protect employees and the public who may be exposed by
complying with COSHH
Many cleaning materials will be labelled with instructions on their safe use
Example of substances hazardous to health Pressure wash solution
Alloy wheel cleaner
Anti-freeze top up
What Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is needed for Wear a mask to avoid inhaling fumes
cleaning agents? Wear gloves to avoid the skin coming into contact with acids, greases and oils
Wear eye protection to avoid harmful particles entering the eye
Do not smoke or have any naked flames in the vicinity of the work area
Disconnect the battery to avoid short circuits, remember to save electrical codes for
radio etc
Always disconnect the negative lead first and last when disconnecting and
reconnecting the batter
If cleaning agent has information on data sheet or label, it comes under COSHH
regulations
All waster materials, batteries, oils, greases and filters are Follow the legal requirements
potentially hazardous to the environment and to the Follow the manufacturer's guidelines Use disposal facilities (to include community
person. How do you dispose waste products? waste disposal site)
