Handbook section 2 of 10
Section 2: Licensing requirements for PHVs
The rules for licensed vehicles, which every driver should know even if they do not own one. 23 practice questions, each with an explanation.
What section 2 covers
- Vehicle licences last one year and need a fresh inspection before renewal.
- Licence discs on the front and rear windscreens: never remove, damage or alter them, and what happens if they are lost or spoilt.
- Hire or reward insurance, when it must be valid and who you must show it to.
- Reporting collision damage within 72 hours if you own the vehicle, and acting on fault letters from TfL or the manufacturer.
A summary in our own words. Read section 2 of the handbook itself before your assessment.
Questions written from the TfL Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Handbook, version 1.0, 30 September 2021. Last checked 2 Oct 2026. Practice only, not affiliated with TfL.