The DVSA taxi driving test has been stopped by the DVSA.īristol City Council will approve a different provider of the test as soon as we can.Īpplications for the grant of new private hire or hackney carriage driver licences will be granted without the need for this test to be undertaken until a new provider has been approved.
Highfield Level 2 Introduction to the role of the professional taxi and private hire driver.Highfield level 1 Award in Customer Service.English and Maths entry level and level 1.The purpose of the training scheme is to improve your skills in customer service and give you the knowledge to become ambassadors for Bristol. You must complete an assessment to be awarded the Gold Standard. Gold standard trainingĪll new drivers need to complete our Gold Standard training programme. You'll need to get at least 50% of questions right in each section in order to pass. Private hire drivers need to answer 75% of questions correctly. Hackney carriage drivers to answer 90% of questions correctly. Pubs, hotels and restaurants: 40 questions.There are 100 questions in total, divided into the following sections:
The test takes up to 90 minutes to complete.
You can find out about fees at our new driver licence page. Your friends and relative might also be able to help you out, as well as other taxi drivers.Ĭontact us at 357 4900 to book a knowledge test. You'll need to pay for the test when you book. The best way to prepare for the knowledge test is to get out and explore Bristol. The knowledge test helps us to ensure that all Hackney carriage and private hire drivers have a good knowledge of Bristol and the surrounding areas. There are a number of tests and qualifications that we require you complete before you're granted with your first licence. To drive a taxi or private hire vehicle in Bristol you need to have a good understanding of the local area as well as be able to demonstrate skills in customer service.