Free Practice Questions for Mauritius Police Taxi Oral Test

Exam-style questions and explanations by OpenExamPrep.

✓ No registration✓ No credit card

100+ Questions

100% Free

Loading practice questions...

Exam Review

Key Facts: Mauritius Police Taxi Oral Test Exam

Oral

Test Delivery Format

police.govmu.org Guidelines for Traffic Test

Annex A

Official Test Syllabus

Mauritius Police Force Traffic Branch

Rs 500

Driving Test Fee

Traffic Branch fee list (police.govmu.org)

Minimum Age to Drive a PSV

Road Traffic Act s.43(4)(a)

B1 Taxi

Driving Licence Vehicle Type

Road Traffic Act Tenth Schedule

110 km/h

Motorcar Motorway Speed Limit

Road Traffic (Speed) Regulations 2011 schedule

10 yrs

Minimum Age for Front Seat

Road Traffic Regulations 1954 reg 40C

5 days

Agreed Statement to Insurer

Road Traffic Act s.68B(2)(b)

Independent practice by OpenExamPrep for the Mauritius Police Oral Test on Taxi Regulations (B1 Taxi driving licence). The questions follow the Annex A topics: vehicle checks, stopping distances, the 2011 speed limits and 2025 penalty points, PSVL and GN 212/11 taxi rules, GN 53/2010 parking and equipment rules, and the agreed statement of facts. The real test is oral, and the Police publish no question count or pass mark. This English MCQ bank is a study aid, not the official test or a substitute for the NLTA taxi-licence application.

Sample Mauritius Police Taxi Oral Test Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to review concepts for the Mauritius Police Taxi Oral Test exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Under regulation 81 of the Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 2010, what minimum depth must the visible tread pattern of a taxi's tyre have throughout its breadth and around its entire circumference?

A.1.0 mm

B.2.0 mm

C.1.6 mm

D.3.0 mm

Explanation: Regulation 81(1)(f) prohibits using a tyre that does not show, throughout its breadth and around its entire circumference, a clearly visible tread pattern at least 1.6 mm deep. A worn-out tyre is also one of the offences that carries 2–4 penalty points under the Third Schedule introduced by the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2025.

2Annex A starts with vehicle safety checks, including tyre condition and pressure. When should a taxi driver check tyre pressures to get an accurate reading?

A.When the tyres are cold, before the taxi has been driven

B.Straight after a long, fast motorway journey

C.After the taxi has stood for several hours in direct sunlight

D.Only when a passenger notices the car leaning to one side

Explanation: Pressures should be checked when the tyres are cold, for example before a shift starts. Driving and strong sun heat the air inside the tyre and give a falsely high reading. Regulation 81(1)(b) of the 2010 Construction and Use Regulations also prohibits using a tyre that is not inflated so as to be fit for the use the vehicle is put to.

3What is the purpose of the tread wear indicators moulded into the main grooves of a car tyre?

A.They add extra grip by biting into the road when braking in the wet

B.They let water circulate through the tyre to cool it on long trips

C.They show the maximum load the tyre may carry when the taxi is full

D.They show when the tread has worn to about the 1.6 mm legal minimum

Explanation: Tread wear indicators are small raised bars at the bottom of the main grooves, set at about 1.6 mm. When the tread has worn flush with them, the tyre has reached the minimum in regulation 81(1)(f) of the 2010 Construction and Use Regulations and must be replaced.

4Which tyre defect makes it unlawful to use the taxi under regulation 81 of the Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 2010?

A.Small stones lodged between the tread blocks

B.A bulge in the sidewall caused by separation of the tyre's internal structure

C.A directional tyre fitted so that it turns the way its rotation arrow points

D.Tread 3.5 mm deep across all the ribs

Explanation: Regulation 81(1)(d) prohibits using a tyre that has any lump, bulge or tear caused by the separation or partial failure of its structure. A bulge means the internal cords have failed, and the tyre may burst at speed.

5Annex A asks about the lights on a vehicle dashboard and their different colours. What does a red warning light that stays on while the engine is running normally mean?

A.A serious fault or safety problem: stop as soon as it is safe and investigate

B.An advisory reminder that can wait until the next routine service

C.That the main-beam headlamps are switched on

D.That a convenience feature, such as the heated rear window demister, is switched on

Explanation: A red dashboard warning points to a serious problem, such as low oil pressure, a brake-system fault or overheating. The driver should stop as soon as it is safe, switch off if necessary, and find the cause before continuing.

6While you are carrying passengers on the motorway, the red oil-pressure warning light comes on. What should you do?

A.Speed up to finish the trip before the engine runs out of oil

B.Carry on to the passengers' destination, then check the oil level before the next fare

C.Pull over off the carriageway, switch off and check the oil before going on

D.Select neutral and rev the engine to push the oil round faster

Explanation: A red oil-pressure light means the engine is not being lubricated properly, and running it can wreck the bearings within minutes. Stop safely off the carriageway, switch off, and check the oil level before deciding whether the taxi can continue.

7The red brake warning light stays on after the handbrake has been fully released. What is the most likely cause?

A.The windscreen-washer reservoir has run low and needs topping up

B.The taxi has passed the mileage set for its next oil change

C.The anti-lock braking system is working normally on a wet road

D.The brake fluid is too low or the hydraulic brake system has a fault

Explanation: On most cars the red brake light shows both that the handbrake is on and that the brake fluid is low or the hydraulic system has a fault. If it stays on with the handbrake released, the brakes need checking before the taxi carries passengers, because they could fail.

8Under regulation 34 of the Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 2010, what fire-fighting equipment must a taxi carry?

A.None; the extinguisher rule applies only to buses and goods vehicles

B.An efficient extinguisher of at least 500 grams, kept readily accessible

C.A fire blanket of any size, stored in the boot under the spare wheel

D.A fire extinguisher only when the taxi carries fuel in a container

Explanation: Regulation 34 requires every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle or auto cycle to carry an efficient fire extinguisher of at least 500 grams. It must be a water-type, vapourising-agent or dry-chemical extinguisher, kept in good working order and carried in an accessible position so that it is readily available.

9What does an amber or yellow warning symbol on the dashboard generally indicate?

A.A danger that requires you to switch off the engine on the carriageway at once

B.That the hazard warning lights are working

C.A caution or non-critical fault: drive carefully and have it checked soon

D.That the main beam is dazzling oncoming drivers

Explanation: Amber or yellow symbols usually warn of a fault that is not immediately dangerous, such as an engine-management, ABS or tyre-pressure warning. The taxi can usually be driven with care, but the fault should be checked promptly.

10A steady amber engine warning light (the 'check engine' light) comes on while you are driving. What does it usually mean?

A.The engine management system has logged a fault that needs checking soon

B.The handbrake has been left partly applied while driving

C.Water has got into the fuel tank and must be drained at once

D.The steering linkage has become disconnected from the front wheels while driving

Explanation: A steady amber engine light means the engine control unit has logged a fault, often involving a sensor or the emissions system. The car normally remains drivable but should be checked soon. A flashing light or a loss of power calls for more urgent action.

About the Mauritius Police Taxi Oral Test Exam

The Oral Test on Taxi Regulations is the Mauritius Police Force Traffic Branch test for the taxi type (B1 Taxi) of the driving licence. Applicants must already hold a competent licence for motor cars. The National Land Transport Authority (NLTA) grants the separate taxi licence (a public service vehicle licence) for the vehicle, and its procedure asks applicants to produce their taxi driving licence before a hearing by the Authority. The Police publish the Annex A syllabus, covering vehicle checks, stopping distances, speed limits, taxi licence conditions and operating rules, Construction and Use rules and accident procedure, but no question count or pass mark. This is independent practice by OpenExamPrep: an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or oral-test simulation.

Exam sponsor: Mauritius Police Force — Traffic Branch. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Oral test on taxi regulations run by the Mauritius Police Force Traffic Branch for applicants who already hold a competent car licence. The test is booked and paid online, then taken at the Examiners Office. The published Annex A guide, in English and Mauritian Creole, lists vehicle safety checks, stopping distances, gear changing, the Road Traffic (Speed) Regulations 2011, PSVL (taxi car) conditions, taxi contraventions, the Traffic Signs Regulations 1990, the Construction and Use Regulations 2010 (GN 53/2010), the minimum age for a child in the front seat, safety rules while driving, vehicle stability, the Control of Taxi Operations Regulations 2011 (GN 212/11) and the agreed statement of facts. This OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. It is not an official translation or a simulation of the oral test, and it does not replace the NLTA taxi-licence application and hearing.

Time Limit

Not published by the Mauritius Police Force

Passing Score

Not published by the Mauritius Police Force

Exam / Certification Fees

Rs 500 driving test fee on the Traffic Branch fee list (no separate taxi-test fee is published), paid online when booking the test

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Weighting not published

Vehicle Safety Checks & Instruments

Tyre condition and pressure (1.6 mm tread minimum under reg 81 of GN 53/2010), dashboard warning-light colours, the odometer, tachometer and speedometer, and required equipment such as the horn and fire extinguisher.

Weighting not published

Stopping Distances, Gears & Stability

Thinking, braking and overall stopping distance, gear changing uphill, downhill and on bends, engine braking and brake fade, and road and vehicle conditions affecting stability.

Weighting not published

Speed Regulations, Penalty Points & Safe Driving

Road Traffic (Speed) Regulations 2011 limits by road class (motorcar: 110 km/h M roads, 80 A, 60 B, 40 C, 30 streets), speeding fine bands, the penalty points system re-introduced in 2025, and driving safety rules.

Weighting not published

PSVL Conditions & Taxi Operations

Taxi licences under RTA ss.76 and 80, plying for hire and base of operation (s.103), touting, left property, and Control of Taxi Operations Regulations 2011 (GN 212/11) rules on registration certificates, the 'TAXI' sign and door markings.

Weighting not published

Construction & Use Rules: Parking, Equipment & Passengers

GN 53/2010 parking rules (5 m from junctions, 10 m from bus stops, 8 m either side of crossings, 200 mm from the edge), the triangular warning sign, horn rules, seat belts, and the under-10 front-seat ban.

Weighting not published

Taxi Offences, Accident Duties & Agreed Statement of Facts

Fixed penalties and PEDN speed-camera notices, driver duties after an accident (RTA s.140), and the Agreed Statement of Facts (constat à l'amiable) procedure in ss.68A–68J.

Preparing for the Mauritius Police Taxi Oral Test Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Not published by the Mauritius Police Force
Assessment: Oral test on taxi regulations run by the Mauritius Police Force Traffic Branch for applicants who already hold a competent car licence. The test is booked and paid online, then taken at the Examiners Office. The published Annex A guide, in English and Mauritian Creole, lists vehicle safety checks, stopping distances, gear changing, the Road Traffic (Speed) Regulations 2011, PSVL (taxi car) conditions, taxi contraventions, the Traffic Signs Regulations 1990, the Construction and Use Regulations 2010 (GN 53/2010), the minimum age for a child in the front seat, safety rules while driving, vehicle stability, the Control of Taxi Operations Regulations 2011 (GN 212/11) and the agreed statement of facts. This OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. It is not an official translation or a simulation of the oral test, and it does not replace the NLTA taxi-licence application and hearing.
Time limit: Not published by the Mauritius Police Force
Exam / certification fees: Rs 500 driving test fee on the Traffic Branch fee list (no separate taxi-test fee is published), paid online when booking the test Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

Work through all 100 available questions
Review every answer and explanation
Track weak areas and revisit them
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Mauritius Police Taxi Oral Test: Suggested Study Strategy

1Learn the GN 53/2010 parking rules as gazetted: no parking within 5 m of a street corner or junction, 10 m of a bus stop or 8 m either side of a pedestrian crossing, and stand no more than 200 mm from the edge of the carriageway.

2Memorise the motorcar speed limits in the Speed Regulations schedule (110 km/h motorway, 80 A road, 60 B road, 40 C road, 30 street) and the fine bands for exceeding them by up to 15, 15–25 and over 25 km/h.

3Know the taxi rules in GN 212/11: the registration certificate displayed so it is visible from outside, a yellow roof sign reading 'TAXI' in black, and the licence number and base of operation on the front doors.

4Practise the Agreed Statement of Facts conditions in RTA s.68A: two vehicles only, no injury, no other property damaged, no State-owned vehicle and no impaired or unlicensed driver. Each insurer must be notified within 5 days.

5Understand the 2025 penalty points system: 15 points within 36 months for a full licence, 2–4 points for exceeding the limit by 15–25 km/h and 4–6 points for more than 25 km/h.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Police taxi test and the NLTA taxi licence?

The Mauritius Police Force Traffic Branch tests the driver and adds the taxi type (B1 Taxi) to the driving licence. The National Land Transport Authority (NLTA) grants the taxi licence, a public service vehicle licence, for the vehicle under sections 76 and 80 of the Road Traffic Act. The NLTA invites applications in the press, asks applicants to produce their taxi driving licence, and convenes them for a hearing.

What is the format of the official Mauritius Police taxi test?

The Traffic Branch calls it an oral test on taxi regulations and publishes its topics as Annex A. Applicants book and pay online and attend the Examiners Office on the appointment date. The Police do not publish a number of questions, a time limit or a pass mark.

Who can apply for the taxi driving licence test?

The Traffic Branch pages say an applicant for the taxi class must hold a competent driving licence for motor cars and produce a valid Certificate of Character. Section 43(4)(a) of the Road Traffic Act bars anyone under 18 from driving a public service vehicle.

Which laws does the Annex A syllabus cover?

Annex A lists the Road Traffic (Speed) Regulations 2011, conditions attached to the PSVL (taxi car), taxi contraventions, the Traffic Signs Regulations 1990, the Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 2010 (GN 53/2010), the Road Traffic (Control of Taxi Operations) Regulations 2011 (GN 212/11) and the agreed statement of facts. It also covers vehicle checks, stopping distances, gear changing and vehicle stability.

How much does the taxi driving test cost?

The Police fee list shows a Rs 500 driving test fee, paid online when the test appointment is booked. No separate fee for the taxi oral test is published. The NLTA charges its own Rs 300 fee for a taxi-licence application.

In which language is the taxi oral test taken?

The Police publish the Annex A guide in English, with a parallel guide in Mauritian Creole. They do not state which language the oral test is conducted in. This OpenExamPrep bank is in English only.

Is this practice bank an official Mauritius Police test simulation?

No. This is independent practice by OpenExamPrep, an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of the Annex A topics. It is not an official translation or a simulation of the oral test. It does not replace the Police test or the NLTA taxi-licence application and hearing.