which must include head
restraints and seat belts. The practical test ·
awareness and anticipation ·
effective planning of prevailing road and traffic conditions ·
correct use of speed ·
emergency stop (one in three tests) ·
a manoeuvre involving
reversing ·
Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Car related exercise ·
passenger safety and comfort ·
wheelchair element (for Black Cab style only) ·
demonstrate your ability to securely erect the wheelchair ramps, floor
ramp etc ·
safely install the wheelchair in your vehicle ·
secure seat belts/safety harness and also secure any wheel belts/clamps
fitted to your vehicle ·
reverse the process by taking off the belts, harnesses and clamps,
taking the wheelchair out of the vehicle and putting the ramps away Taxi Test Many local authorities are now insisting that taxi and private hire
drivers take a ‘Taxi Test’ before being allowed to work for ‘Hire and
Reward’ Below are some details. Before you are issued with a
Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Drivers License, you must pass a Hackney
Carriage/Private Hire test assessment. It is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the contents of the test, it is
also strongly recommended that you take professional instruction prior to
taking the test. You must provide a
roadworthy vehicle suitable for the purpose of the test, Atest Drive 
The eyesight test
At
the start of your practical test you will be asked to read in good daylight
(with the aid of glasses or contact lenses if worn) a registration mark
fixed to a motor vehicle with letters and figures 79.4 millimetres high at a distance of 20.5 metres (20 metres
for a new style number plate). If you fail the eyesight test, you will be
unable to take the driving part but will still be able to continue with the
wheelchair section.
For further information about the eyesight test, click the link in the
related content box.
The
practical test will last for about 35 to 40 minutes, depending on
traffic. During the test you should drive in a natural way, and should not
adjust your driving to what you may feel the examiner would expect to see.
The examiner will give you clear instructions which you should follow throughout
the test.
During the practical test, you will be examined on the following:
The wheelchair exercise
If
you are taking the taxi test with the wheelchair exercise you should also
be able to:Please
contact Atest Drive for an assessment
lesson.
The taxi assessment test is reflective of modern driving practices. The
standard is set at a level suitable for the full driving licence holder, which is therefore higher than the
learner driver test.
School of Motoring