Knowledge test guidance

Study tips and relevant information

You should obtain a good knowledge of the local area before taking the test. In order to help you study you should consider the following:

spending time in the local area and studying a map
researching the names of the roads on which pubs, bars, schools, train stations, golf clubs, village halls, supermarkets, hospitals etc. are situated
asking the operator who will be allocating work to you or an experienced driver for advice
re-familiarising yourself with the Highway Code
looking on our website at where you will find the Private Hire And Hackney Carriage Licensing Policy