Applicants for a Restricted Private Hire Drivers’ Licence will be required to undergo a knowledge test.
An applicant will be allowed to take a maximum of four tests at 1 month intervals. If by the fourth attempt they are unsuccessful, they will be required to wait 12 months before re-sitting the test; each additional test will incur a fee of £20.
Details of the knowledge test are set below: -
- Licence conditions - 10 questions
This section is based on the Council’s pre-licensing and licensing conditions relating to drivers. Applicants will need a good understanding of the Council’s Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver’s Licence Conditions.
- Highway code - 16 questions (8 + 8)
These questions are based on the rules of the Highway Code including signage. Applicants will need to familiarise themselves with the Highway Code.
This is a multiple choice computerised test that has a maximum time limit of 15 minutes to answer 26 questions and will be held at the Civic Suite, Rayleigh by an Authorised Officer.
If you have any questions concerning the knowledge test please speak to the Hackney Carriage Office Staff on 01268 798607.