Goods Vehicle Operator Licensing Quiz

What should operators do if they are unsure about compliance with the law?

• Ignore the issue

• Seek independent and informed legal advice

• Consult their friends

• Wait for a government notice

What is the role of traffic commissioners in Great Britain?

• To manage public transport schedules

• To regulate the road transport industry

• To oversee railway operations

• To control air traffic

Which act contains the main licensing provisions for goods vehicle operators?

• Road Traffic Act 1988

• Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995

• Transport Act 2000

• Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994

What is the function of the traffic commissioners?

• To license all types of vehicles

• To ensure only safe and reliable operators are licensed

• To manage traffic lights

• To build new roads

Where can further information about traffic commissioners be found?

• Local library

• Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain’s website

• Television news

• Local newspaper

Who acts independently from the government in the enforcement of operator licensing?

• Local councils

• Traffic commissioners

• Police officers

• Transport unions

What is the guide not concerned with?

• Goods vehicle operator licensing

• Public Service Vehicles

• Traffic regulations

• Road safety

Who is responsible for granting a vehicle operator licence?

• Traffic commissioners

• Deputy Traffic Commissioners

• Senior Traffic Commissioner

• Department for Transport

Who provides statutory guidance to traffic commissioners?

• Deputy Traffic Commissioners

• Department for Transport

• Senior Traffic Commissioner

• Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Where are the statutory documents of the Senior Traffic Commissioner uploaded?

• DVSA website

• Traffic Commissioners’ website

• Department for Transport website

• Vehicle Operator Licensing website