Knowledge test guidance
What the test involves
The knowledge test is a computerised, multiple choice test which must be completed in 50 minutes.
Questions will be asked on the following:
- legislation and conditions (9 questions will be asked, 8 must be answered correctly)
- disability awareness (9 questions will be asked, 8 must be answered correctly)
- safeguarding (9 questions will be asked, 8 must be answered correctly)
- county lines (8 questions will be asked, 7 must be answered correctly)
- highway code (4 questions will be asked, 3 must be answered correctly)
- numeracy (4 questions will be asked, 3 must be answered correctly)
In addition to the above Hackney and Combined tests will also include:
- locations, ranks and tariffs (9 questions will be asked, 8 must be answered correctly)
You will be required to demonstrate a good level of local knowledge to include being able to identify the locations of certain key buildings or premises in Stockton-on-Tees such as schools and colleges, train stations, hospitals etc.
The examination will also test your knowledge of the seating capacities of licensed vehicles and the use of seat belts. You will also be tested on how you should behave once you are a licensed driver and also what help, if any, you will be expected to give to passengers.
It will be illegal for you to drive a Private Hire and Hackney Carriage without a licence and driver badges issued to you by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
