Entrance qualifications:

• At least 18 years to apply

• Medical check which includes an eyesight test

• Criminal Records Office (CRB)

• A current driving licence

• Licence fee

• A fit & proper person

Other qualifications:

• Local area knowledge test

• DSA Special Taxi Test

Benefits to the Local Authority

• Better road safety

• Flexibility with the application process

• Standardisation in the issuing of permits

• Enhanced customer/area service

Benefits to the Taxi Driver

• Better creditability in the local community

• Better driving skills produce repeat business

• Better accreditation and self esteem

• Saving fuel, wear & tear

• Accident reduction

• Lower insurance premiums

Taxi Course Content

• Professional Driver Training

• Passenger Awareness

• Cabology Questions

• Taxi Manoeuvres

• Course Study Guide

• Driver Assessments/Written

• Pre-Start Vehicle Checks

• Taxi Specifications

• Wheelchair Assessment

Why Choose Target Tuition

• Diamond Accredited Taxi-Driver Trainer DATT

• DSA Approved Driving Instructor

• Public Liability Insurance

• Professional Liability Cover

• 6 years professional experience

• Advanced Driver Qualifications

• Psychometric Profiling

Course Fees

The one day course is £168.00 for 6 hours in car training and coaching. Additional training and assessments are £28.00 per hour. 2 hour sessions are recommended for further training or those having taken training previously.

You may be aware that the current pass rate for the taxi-test is around 51%.

Training is provided on a one-to-one or one-to-two trainer/pupil basis.

Diamond accredited taxi driver trainers are extremely capable of delivering your pass in the taxi test.

Taxi Driver Training Structured Course - One Day

Morning Session

• Introduction

• Licence & eyesight check

• Vehicle safety checks

• Highway Code

• Test requirements

• Trainers demonstration drive

• Candidates development drive

• Lunch (included)

Afternoon Session

• Second assessment drive

• Manoeuvres - Taxi Turn

• Practical coaching

• Cabology

• Wheelchair assessment (if necessary)

• Debrief

This course is ideal for someone looking to prepare for the Taxi Test for the first time. Training is given in car and will last approximately 6 hours. Lunch and breaks are included.

Additional Training or Pay as You Go Coaching

• Assessment drive

• Practical coaching & training

• Manoeuvres

• Cabology

• Debrief

This course is ideal for someone who has taken the one day course or needs extra training to prepare themselves for the special taxi test. All sessions include a written fault analysis report.

What the examiner is looking for - Minimum Test Requirements

• Accumulate no more than 9 driving faults

• Record no serious or dangerous faults

• Complete a controlled stop (1 in 3)

• 2 manoeuvres

• Wheelchair assessment (if required)

Its important to remember that the Taxi Driving Test is not a learner driving test. The examiner will expect a higher standard to a learner driver.

You have a responsibility for the safe transportation of fare paying customers.

The practical test will last approx 35-40 minutes, depending on traffic. You will need to be aware of other road users around you at all times. Taking effective observations of the prevailing road and traffic conditions and allowing for other drivers mistakes.

You will be expected to make progress where necessary and expected to understand and comply with the traffic signs and road markings. It would be advisable to use both the 'Highway Code' and 'Driving the Essential Skills' in preparation for the taxi test.

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