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The licensing process, badges and checks for the Birmingham private hire test

Badges, DBS checks, medicals, insurance and other requirements for getting and keeping a private hire driver licence.

Below are 5 free practice questions on this topic. The full Birmingham bank has 11 questions on it. Each answer shows where the rule comes from, so you can read the official wording.

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The licensing process, badges and checks: 5 free questions

  • 5 questions, one at a time. You see the answer and an explanation after each one.
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Key rules on this topic (answers to the questions above)

  • Section 46(1)(b) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 says no person may act as driver of a private hire vehicle without a current private hire driver licence.
  • Section 54(2) of the 1976 Act says a driver must wear the badge at all times when acting under the licence, in a position where it is plainly and distinctly visible.
  • Birmingham's legal information says your driver licence must be issued by the same council that licenses the vehicle. A Birmingham driver cannot drive a Solihull-licensed private hire vehicle.
  • The legal information says family members may not drive a licensed private hire vehicle unless they hold a valid licence issued by Birmingham City Council.
  • Condition 10 says you must inform the police and obtain a police report number, which must be reported to the Licensing Office within 3 days.

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Sources

We checked these official sources on . Rules can change, so always confirm with the council before you book.