The test at a glance
- Knowledge tests
- Regulatory framework (legislation), professional standards, safeguarding, and equalities/disability. Each has training and a test[1]
- Pass mark
- 80% for each of the four knowledge tests[1]
- Questions you must get right
- Each test has certain questions you must answer correctly. Getting one wrong is a fail even if you reach the pass mark[1]
- Other tests
- An advanced taxi driving test, an English test at ESOL Entry 3 (speaking, listening and reading) and a local knowledge test specific to Leeds[1]
- Attempts
- Three attempts to complete and pass the training programme. After three fails you cannot book again for twelve months[1]
- Time to finish
- All training must be completed within twelve months of your application date. Applications are valid for 12 months[1]
- Driving assessment providers
- Diamond Advanced Motorists, AA DriveTech or IAM RoadSmart[1]
- Who runs it
- Leeds City Council and its approved providers[1]
What the official sources do not make clear
- The number of questions in each test and how long you get.
- The cost of each training module. The council says costs may vary.
- We do not cover the Leeds local knowledge (geography) test. Use the council's information pack for that part.
How the process works
Pass a driving standards assessment with one of the council's approved suppliers.[1]
Apply online. Your application is valid for 12 months and is cancelled if you do not pass all the required tests in that time.[1]
Complete the training modules and pass each test with 80%, including the questions you must get right.[1]
Pass the English test (ESOL Entry 3) and the local knowledge test for Leeds.[1]
What the test covers
Subject areas published by Leeds[1]
- Regulatory framework: Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, Town Police Clauses Act 1847, Highways Act 1980
- Professional standards: health and safety, customer service, fares, safe and efficient driving, safe and legal vehicle, luggage
- Safeguarding: adults, children and vulnerable passengers
- Equalities/disability: wheelchair users, assistance dogs, elderly passengers, non-visible disabilities
- Local knowledge: tourism, routes, satellite navigation, local conditions, policies and byelaws
Practise by topic
53 original questions, each written from the official documents below.
- Plying for hire and pre-booking4 questions, 2 free
- Licence conditions and reporting duties6 questions, 4 free
- Driver conduct and customer care5 questions, 1 free
- Disability awareness and the Equality Act16 questions, 6 free
- Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults1 questions, 1 free
- Smoking, vaping and the Health Act3 questions, 2 free
- Vehicle safety, plates and signage4 questions, 2 free
- The licensing process, badges and checks11 questions, 4 free
- Fares, receipts and lost property3 questions, 1 free
Try three sample questions
Question 1
A wheelchair user books your private hire vehicle, which is on the council's list of wheelchair accessible vehicles. They want to stay in their wheelchair. What must you do?
- AAsk them to move to a passenger seat
- BRefuse the booking if you are busy
- CCarry them while they stay in the wheelchair
- DCarry them only if they pay an extra charge
Show the answer
✓ C. Carry them while they stay in the wheelchair Section 165 of the Equality Act 2010 says the driver of a designated vehicle must carry a wheelchair user while in the wheelchair, if hired by or for them.
Question 2
Can the driver of a designated wheelchair accessible vehicle charge a wheelchair user extra for the help they need?
- AYes, if the operator agrees
- BYes, if the journey takes longer
- CYes, but only at night
- DNo, an additional charge is not allowed
Show the answer
✓ D. No, an additional charge is not allowed Section 165(4)(f) of the Equality Act 2010 says the driver must not make, or propose to make, any additional charge for carrying out these duties.
Question 3
Your operator accepts a booking for a disabled passenger with an assistance dog. You do not have an exemption certificate. What happens if you refuse because of the dog?
- ANothing, if you tell the operator first
- BYou only have to give a refund
- CYou commit a criminal offence
- DIt is allowed if the dog is large
Show the answer
✓ C. You commit a criminal offence Section 170(3) of the Equality Act 2010 makes it an offence for a private hire driver to refuse an accepted booking because the disabled person has an assistance dog.
Common questions
What is the pass mark for the Leeds driver tests?
80% for each of the regulatory framework, professional standards, safeguarding and equalities/disability tests. Some questions must be answered correctly whatever your overall score.[1]
What happens if I fail three times?
The policy says you will not be able to book onto the training programme again for twelve months.[1]
Do your questions cover the local knowledge test?
No. Our questions cover the rules, conditions, safeguarding and equality parts. The local knowledge test is about Leeds routes and places, which we do not cover.
Other council tests
Guides
Official sources
Checked on . Rules can change, so confirm with the council before you book.
- [1]Applying for a hackney carriage or private hire driver's licence (includes the driver training policy summary). Leeds City Council. Used for: Driver training policy; Driver training policy, sections 1 and 2; Driver training policy, section 2 (Testing); Driver training policy, section 1; Driver training policy, section 2; How to apply for a licence; Driver training policy; How to apply for a licence.
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