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TAXI KNOWLEDGE TEST – ROUTES
Each test paper will include 8 randomly selected route questions from the list below, 1 of which will be an ‘out of area’ route question which will involve a location outside of the Vale of Glamorgan. Each test will also include 2 ‘location’ questions where you will be asked which town/village a particular landmark is located.
In relation to the route questions you can provide your answer by using road names, landmarks, or even map drawings. The examiner will need to be able to understand and follow your description, therefore you must ensure that your answer is as clear and detailed as possible.
1. Describe the most direct route from Llandough Hospital to Barry Comprehensive School.
2. Describe the most direct route from St Nicholas to Rhoose Point.
3. Describe the most direct route from Cold Knap Gardens Barry (gardens by the lake) to Highlight Park.
4. Describe the most direct route from Cowbridge Town Hall to Ystradowen.
5. Describe the most direct route from the Old Penarthians Rugby Club to Penarth Train Station.
6. Describe the most direct route from Cowbridge Town Hall to Atlantic College.
7. Describe the most direct route from Penarth Esplanade (pier end) to the Railway Hotel, Penarth.
8. Describe the most direct route from Llantwit Major Train Station to West House Country Hotel and Heritage Restaurant, Llantwit Major.
9. Describe the most direct route from the Boverton Castle public house to Llantwit Major Fire Station.
10. Describe the most direct route from RAF St Athan Golf Club to Fontygary Leisure Park.
11. Describe the most direct route from Wenvoe Golf Club to the Square, Dinas Powys.
12. Describe the most direct route from Cosmeston Country Park to Penarth Train Station.
Last Updated: 14/09/2016 1 13. Describe the most direct route from the Park Hotel, Barry to Cardiff International Airport.
14. Describe the most direct route from the Sir Samuel Romilly public house to the main gate of Dow Corning.
15. Describe the most direct route from Pendoylan Village to Dyffryn Gardens.
16. Describe the most direct route from Dinas Powys Train Station to the Style Garden Centre, Wenvoe.
17. Describe the most direct route from Cowbridge Comprehensive School to Cowbridge Leisure Centre.
18. Describe the most direct route from Holm View Leisure Centre to Barry YMCA (The Hub).
19. Describe the most direct route from the Toby Carvery, Barons Court to the Paget Rooms, Penarth.
20. Describe the most direct route form Morrison’s, Barry to the Hayes Point Apartment Complex.
21. Describe the most direct route from Waycock Cross to Sully Library.
22. Describe the most direct route from Barry Island Pleasure Park to the Welsh Hawking Centre.
23. Describe the most direct route from Ogmore Beach to Wick.
24. Describe the most direct route from Llantwit Major Railway Station to the square, St Athan.
25. Describe the most direct route from Penarth Leisure Centre to Barry Island Pleasure Park.
26. Describe the most direct route from Llantwit Major Rugby Football Club to Barry Hospital.
27. Describe the most direct route from Barry Leisure Centre to Penarth Marina.
28. You pick up a fare at Barry Rugby Club, they ask you to take them to the Copthorne Hotel, describe the most direct route.
29. Describe the most direct route from Cowbridge Town Hall to the Aubrey Arms public house.
Last Updated: 14/09/2016 2 30. Describe the most direct route from the Barry Memorial Hall to the Colcot Arms public house.
31. Describe the most direct route from Marks and Spencer, Culverhouse Cross to St. Hilary.
32. Describe the most direct route from Hebron Hall, Dinas Powys to Murch School.
33. Describe the most direct route from the Wenvoe Arms to Fonmon Castle.
34. Describe the most direct route from Barry Police Station to the Vale of Glamorgan Council Dock Offices.
35. Describe the most direct route from Cardiff Airport to the Sir Samuel Romilly public house.
36. Describe the most direct route from the Captain’s Wife public house, Swanbridge to Barry Island.
37. Describe the most direct route from Barry Railway Station to the Blue Anchor public house, Aberthaw.
38. Describe the most direct route from Cogan Railway Station to the Star Inn, Dinas Powys.
39. Describe the most direct route from Llandough Hospital to the Sully Inn.
40. Describe the most direct route from Southerndown Beach to Llantwit Major Town Square.
41. Describe the most direct route from the Oystercatcher restaurant, Penarth Marina to the Penarth Conservative Club.
42. Describe the most direct route from Cowbridge Leisure Centre to Tesco Extra, Culverhouse Cross.
‘Out of Area’ Route Questions
43. Describe the most direct route from Cardiff Airport to the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff.
44. Describe the most direct route from Cardiff Airport to the Hilton Hotel, Cardiff.
Last Updated: 14/09/2016 3 45. Describe the most direct route from the Railway Hotel, Penarth to City Hall, Cardiff.
46. Describe the most direct route from Cardiff Airport to the Wales Millennium Centre.
47. Describe the most direct route from Llandough Hospital to the University Hospital of Wales (Heath Hospital) Cardiff.
48. Describe the most direct route from the Custom House, Penarth Marina to the BBC Television Studios, Llandaff.
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