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Knowledge Test Guidance
Important
All knowledge tests have been suspended until further notice following the cancellation of bookings by Mid-Kent College (where our tests are held). This is a precautionary measure in light of Coronavirus. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Please check back here periodically for new test dates.
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire applicants are tested on all five components of the test.
Restricted Private Hire
Restricted Private Hire applicants are tested on Highway Code and Law and Policy
Components
- Highway Code
- Law and Policy
- Cash handling
- Places of interest
- Gravesham Routes or Medway Routes
Safeguarding
If you pass the knowledge test then you will also be required to pass the below element on a separate occasion, which will be arranged with you.
You will be shown 6 short video clips of scenarios in which a taxi or private hire driver could find themselves.
Everyone has a responsibility to prevent CSE from occurring; however taxi and private hire drivers are often unknowingly involved due to the nature or their job. It is therefore essential that the trade has a good awareness of the warning signs, their legal responsibilities, and how to report their concerns.
Headphones will be provided for this section.
You will need to answer a total of 13 set questions about what you have seen and heard in the video clips. All of the answers are contained within the video clips so you do not need any prior knowledge of the subject.
The minimum pass mark for all applicants is 10 out of 13.
An example question is shown below:
