Taxi Knowledge Test
Prospective hackney carriage and private hire drivers must pass the Taxi Knowledge Test to begin the licensing process. This page includes details on how to book, what the test covers, and how to prepare.
- Book a Taxi Knowledge Test
- Test fees
- Test location
- Test topics
- Test types
- Taxi Knowledge Test rules
- Taxi Knowledge Test enquiry form
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 cost is £63.00, and a retest is £30.50.
Test location
Our testing location is based at Chichester District Council, East Pallant House, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1TY.
Test topics
| Section | Topic | Number of questions |
|---|---|---|
| A | Road signs & road markings | 10 |
| B | Highway code | 10 |
| C | Places of interest | 10 |
| D | Private hire law & policy | 10 |
| E | Hackney carriage law & policy | 10 |
| F | Hackney carriage geography test | 10 |
| G | Prevention of child sexual abuse & exploitation and disability awareness | 10 |
Test types
| Test type | Test details |
|---|---|
| Applying for a Private Hire (PH) driver's licence |
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| Applying for a Hackney Carriage (HC) driver's licence |
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| Applying for a dual (PH & HC) driver's licence |
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| Adding a HC driver's licence to an existing PH driver's licence |
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| Adding a PH driver's licence to an existing HC driver's licence |
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Taxi Knowledge Test rules
- Do not engage in unfair or dishonest practice during the test: You will be disqualified.
- 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.
- Do not talk to, try to communicate with, nor disturb other candidates once the test has started: You will be disqualified.
- Do raise your hand immediately if you experience computer problems.
- 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.
- Do check your answers before clicking to finish the test: It is not possible afterwards.
- Do raise your hand when you have finished the test: The invigilator will check you have finished, then escort you from the room.
- If you wish to leave the room before finishing the test, you will not be allowed to return and you will automatically fail.
- 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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