Taxi licence knowledge test

Service Information

After submitting a  taxi driver licence  or  a private hire driver licence application you need to pass our driver knowledge test. This tests your knowledge of local streets and places within the East Renfrewshire Council area.   

The test paper has 25 multiple choice questions. A pass mark of 50% is needed.    

Drivers who fail to renew their taxi or private hire driver's licence within the 28-day grace period from licence expiry, will not need to re-sit the Knowledge test for a period of up 12 months from their previous licence expiry. 

Fee

The knowledge test is £59.00. 

This will be paid for as part of your taxi or private hire driver's licence application

Before you start    

You're required to have a general knowledge of the East Renfrewshire area. 

View the locations  you're required to know to pass the test. 

Use the notes field during your booking process to tell us about any assistance needs.

How to book 

Book Online

You must bring your UK driving licence to your Knowledge Test booking. 

What happens next? 

Once you have passed your knowledge test your Taxi or Private Hire Driver licence application will be considered. A licence will not be granted until a knowledge test is passed.  

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