The licensing process, badges and checks for the Leeds private hire test
Badges, DBS checks, medicals, insurance and other requirements for getting and keeping a private hire driver licence.
Below are 4 free practice questions on this topic. The full Leeds 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: 4 free questions
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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.
- Condition 8 says the badge must be displayed in a prominent place on the outer clothing at the front of the upper body whenever driving a licensed private hire vehicle.
- The driver training policy says applicants have three attempts to complete and pass the training programme. After three fails they cannot book again for twelve months.
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Sources
We checked these official sources on . Rules can change, so always confirm with the council before you book.
- Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, section 46 (Vehicle, drivers' and operators' licences) . legislation.gov.uk. Used for: Section 46(1)(b).
- Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, section 54 (Issue of drivers' badges) . legislation.gov.uk. Used for: Section 54(2)(a).
- Private hire driver conditions . Leeds City Council. Used for: 8. Driver badges.
- 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, section 2.