Handbook section 6 of 10
Section 6: Driving and parking in London
Where PHVs can drive, stop and wait in London, and the charges that apply. 29 practice questions, each with an explanation.
What section 6 covers
- No driving in bus lanes, no stopping on taxi ranks and no using electric taxi charge points.
- Where you can pick up and drop off briefly, and why waiting can earn a PCN.
- Bus stops, red routes and the late-night cashpoint exception.
- The Congestion Charge and ULEZ, including exemptions for designated wheelchair accessible vehicles.
A summary in our own words. Read section 6 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.