Licensed Drivers Example Knowledge Test

You would need to be able to get 15 out of 20 correct to pass. The first test is included with the fee; if you need to resit the test you will have to pay for a resit. You can resit two times in any one year.

Section 1 – Geographical

1. Where is Chichele College?

(i) □ (ii) □ (iii) □ (iv) □

2. Where would you find The Woolpack public house?

(i) □ (ii) □ (iii) Islip □ (iv) □

3. Which is the most direct route from Thrapston to Rushden?

(i) A45 southwards towards Irthlingborough, then A6 □ (ii) A14 westbound, A6 to Finedon, then continue along A6 □

4. Where would you find Prince William School?

(i) □ (ii) Rushden □ (iii) Thrapston □ (i) Oundle □

5. Name two villages in East that begin with the letter ‘W’:

(i) ………………………………………………………………………………

(ii) ………………………………………………………………………………

6. Which road links Thrapston and Oundle?

(i) A605 □ (ii) A48 □ (iii) A6116 □ (iv) A45 □

7. Name 2 roads off Washbrook Road, Rushden:

(i) ……………………………………………………………………………………

(ii) ……………………………………………………………………………………

8. Which of these towns is not in ? (Tick all correct answers)

(i) □ (ii) Oundle □ (iii) Irthlingborough □ (iv) Raunds □

Section 2 - Communication and awareness

9. A Driver’s Identity Badge should be?

(i) Kept in the glove box □ (ii) Given to the employer □ (iii) Worn at all times □ (iv) Displayed where passengers can see it □

10. You are driving a private hire car down the High Street on Friday night, someone waves at you to stop and pick them up. Are you allowed to do so?

(i) Yes □ (ii) No □

11. What would you do if you were to pick up a passenger with an assistance dog?

(i) Refuse the fare □ (ii) Offer assistance and take them to their destination □ (iii) Tell them you cannot pick them up □ (iv) Say you can take them but not the dog □

12. Within how many days must you tell the council in writing that you have moved home address?

(i) Don’t have to tell them □ (ii) 5 days □ (iii) 7 days □ (iv) 10 days □

13. Whose responsibility is it to ensure that the passengers wear a seat belt? (Tick all correct answers)

(i) yours - as a badge holder □ (ii) the passengers □ (iii) the councils □ (iv) your employer □

14. If you are asked to transport an child travelling alone (unaccompanied), would you:

(i) Drop them off at the destination and drive away □ (ii) Drop them off at the end of the road, and drive away □ (iii) Take the child to the front door and see him/her safely inside □

15. What should you do if you find a cheque book in your vehicle?

(i) Keep it □ (ii) Advise base you have found it and then take it to a police station □ (iii) Keep it in the car in case you see the person who left it there again □

16. How does a private hire vehicle differ from a hackney carriage: (tick all that apply)

(i) Hackney Carriages are all black □ (ii) Private hire vehicle must be pre booked □ (iii) Hackney carriages can be flagged down □

Section 3 - Numeracy

17. A fare of £5.75 is shown on the meter, the passenger gives you a ten pound note (£10). How much change do you give?

(i) £4.35 □ (ii) £4.25 □ (iii) £5.45 □ (iv) £6.35 □

18. A fare of £17.90 is shown on the meter, the passenger gives you a twenty pound note (£20). How much change do you give?

(i) £2.90 □ (ii) £3.10 □ (iii) £2.10 □ (iv) £3.90 □

19. If you were picking up a passenger from a plane due to land at 16.40 in 24 hour clock, what time would that be?

(i) 3.40 am □ (ii) 4.40 am □ (iii) 3.40 pm □ (iv) 4.40 pm □

20. If you had 3 passengers at 09:00, 2 passengers at 10:30, 4 passengers at 12:00 and 1 passenger at 15:30, how many passengers have you had all together?

(i) 10 □ (ii) 11 □ (iii) 9 □ (iv) 8 □