Get Luton Taxi Knowledge Test

During the test you'll take your taxi driver practical test driving on both rural and urban roads. ... you know how to drive. that you have a good knowledge of road safety standards and that you can apply them in practice. you can drive a taxi well taking into account passengers' comfort and safety.

complete a driving skills assessment. have a full UK or EU driving licence, held for at least 12 months, or 3 years if working in London. pass background checks. pass a medical check. be over 18 but over 21 in some areas, including London.

You must be at least 21 years of age at the time of applying. ... You must hold a full DVLA, Northern Ireland, or other EEA state driving licence that's at least three years old* You must have the right to live and work in the UK.

The completed application form. A medical form which should be completed by your doctor. A DVLA mandate form. An enhanced DBS Certificate which should have been issued within the last 3 months. A pass certificate for the Knowledge Test, which has been issued by Luton Borough Council.

Many local authorities will require you take a taxi assessment test, which may be carried out by a DSA Driving Test Examiner. The test will require you to show a level of driving skill and ability associated with that of an experienced driver. You will also need to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the Highway Code.

So, you can expect to pay in the region of £1,132.09 at a minimum to become a taxi driver in London. To become a private hire driver in London, you can expect to pay £627.50 or more, plus the GP fee for the medical.

The tests, which are computer based, test your knowledge and understanding of a number of topic areas including; driving theory, the Highway Code, best driving practice and issues relating to the taxi industry.

This year, the transfer value of a taxi licence in Sydney dropped to an average $375,000, the lowest level since 2008. Licence values reached a high of about $425,000 in 2011.