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Taxi Knowledge Test

Book a Taxi Knowledge Test

We have identified an issue with the online booking system and are currently working to resolve it. This issue only relates to customers who have existing taxi knowledge test bookings, and will not allow you log in. Once the issue has been resolved we will notify all existing customers by email. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

If you need urgently change the date of a taxi booking test, please email webteam@chichester.gov.uk.

Book a Taxi Knowledge Test

If you have already created an account and wish to make any updates, please log in to your Taxi Knowledge Test account

Passing the test will demonstrate that the applicant has a suitable level of knowledge to provide a professional and safe service to customers.

The test covers:

  • A basic understanding of the Highway Code
  • hackney carriage and private hire legislation
  • council policy
  • knowledge of the local area

Test fees

The test costs is £57.47, and a retest is £27.85

Test location

Our testing location is based at Chichester District Council, East Pallant House, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1TY. 

Test topics

SectionTopicNumber of questions
ARoad signs & road markings10
BHighway code10
CPlaces of interest10
DPrivate hire law & policy10
EHackney carriage law & policy10
FHackney carriage geography test10
GPrevention of child sexual abuse & exploitation and disability awareness10

Test types

Test typeTest details
Applying for a Private Hire (PH) driver's licence
  • Test duration: 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Sections tested on: A, B, C, D and G.
  • Pass mark: 70% for each section.
Appying for a Hackney Carriage (HC) driver's licence
  • Test duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Sections tested on: A, B, C, E, F and G.
  • Pass mark: 70% for each section.
Applying for a dual (PH & HC) driver's licence
  • Test duration: 1 hour 45 minutes.
  • All sections (A to G) need to be passed.
  • Pass mark: 70% for each section.
Adding a HC driver's licence to an existing PH driver's licence
  • Test duration: 45 minutes.
  • Sections test on: E, F and G.
  • Pass mark: 70% for each section.
Adding a PH driver's licence to an existing HC driver's licence
  • Test duration: 30 minutes.
  • Sections D and G.
  • Pass mark: 70% for each section.

Taxi Knowledge Test rules

  1. Do not engage in unfair or dishonest practice during the test: You will be disqualified. 
  2. Do not have notes or technological/ web-enabled devices with you in the exam room. You must switch off all such devices, and leave them on your table in clear view, otherwise you will be disqualified.
  3. Do not talk to, try to communicate with, nor disturb other candidates once the test has started: You will be disqualified.
  4. Do raise your hand immediately if you experience computer problems.
  5. Do have your DVLA Driving Licence with you and enter your DVLA Driver Number carefully. If you make an error, in the future the system will not recognise you if you need to resit only part of the test, and you will need to take it all again.
  6. Do check your answers before clicking to finish the test: It is not possible afterwards.
  7. Do raise your hand when you have finished the test: The invigilator will check you have finished, then escort you from the room.
  8. If you wish to leave the room before finishing the test, you will not be allowed to return and you will automatically fail.
  9. If the Fire Alarm sounds, the invigilator will direct you to the nearest exit and escort you to the council's building clearance control point. You must follow any instructions given.

Taxi Knowledge Test enquiry form

If you have a general enquiry or have a problem with your account, please submit a taxi knowledge test enquiry.

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