Overview for paid course
Some local authorities require that you pass a taxi driving assessment in order to be licensed as a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire vehicle.
To find out if your local authority requires you to take a taxi driving assessment please contact them directly. You should also check that we already work with your local authority to carry out the taxi driving assessment on their behalf.
Our Fees
Assessment Process
Passing your assessment
When you pass your assessment you will be handed a copy of the assessment paperwork. You will also be offered a verbal debrief from the assessor. You will then receive your pass certificate by email, within 3 working days. The information on your pass certificate cannot be amended once it has been issued. The information contained on your certificate must match the information shown on your driving licence.
Passing your assessment
If you do not pass, you will be given a copy of the assessment paperwork and offered a verbal debrief from the assessor. To rebook your assessment, fill in our booking form again.
Amending or cancelling your assessment
You can easily amend or cancel your assessment once it has been booked. Please call us on 0330 111 7230 or email taxi@greenpenny.co.uk to do this. Please ensure you give enough notice to amend or cancel – you must give at least 4 clear working days notice so that you don’t lose your fee (working days = Monday to Friday, not including bank holidays. 4 clear working days, does not include the day you inform us you would like to cancel or the date of the assessment).
What does the assessment involve?
Standard Taxi Assessment
A manoeuvre where you’ll be asked to turn your vehicle to face the opposite direction.
Around 10 minutes of driving without being given turn-by-turn directions by the assessor (i.e. by following road signs).
Stops at the side of the road as if a passenger is entering or exiting the vehicle.
A stop at the side of the road to show that you can park in a safe and convenient place.
A stop at the side of the road to show that you can park in a safe and convenient place.
Cabology questions like what to do if a passenger leaves property in your vehicle, questions relating to The Highway Code for example identifying traffic signs and road markings.
You may also be asked to demonstrate an emergency stop.
Wheelchair Assessment
A manoeuvre where you’ll be asked to turn your vehicle to face the opposite direction.
Around 10 minutes of driving without being given turn-by-turn directions by the assessor (i.e. by following road signs).
Stops at the side of the road as if a passenger is entering or exiting the vehicle.
A stop at the side of the road to show that you can park in a safe and convenient place.
A stop at the side of the road to show that you can park in a safe and convenient place.
Cabology questions like what to do if a passenger leaves property in your vehicle, questions relating to The Highway Code for example identifying traffic signs and road markings.
You may also be asked to demonstrate an emergency stop.
Enhanced Assessment
A manoeuvre where you’ll be asked to turn your vehicle to face the opposite direction.
Around 10 minutes of driving without being given turn-by-turn directions by the assessor (i.e. by following road signs).
Stops at the side of the road as if a passenger is entering or exiting the vehicle.
A stop at the side of the road to show that you can park in a safe and convenient place.
A stop at the side of the road to show that you can park in a safe and convenient place.
Cabology questions like what to do if a passenger leaves property in your vehicle, questions relating to The Highway Code for example identifying traffic signs and road markings.
You may also be asked to demonstrate an emergency stop.
Before the assessment starts
A manoeuvre where you’ll be asked to turn your vehicle to face the opposite direction.
Around 10 minutes of driving without being given turn-by-turn directions by the assessor (i.e. by following road signs).
Stops at the side of the road as if a passenger is entering or exiting the vehicle.
A stop at the side of the road to show that you can park in a safe and convenient place.
A stop at the side of the road to show that you can park in a safe and convenient place.
Cabology questions like what to do if a passenger leaves property in your vehicle, questions relating to The Highway Code for example identifying traffic signs and road markings.
You may also be asked to demonstrate an emergency stop.
What you must bring
A manoeuvre where you’ll be asked to turn your vehicle to face the opposite direction.
Around 10 minutes of driving without being given turn-by-turn directions by the assessor (i.e. by following road signs).
Stops at the side of the road as if a passenger is entering or exiting the vehicle.
A stop at the side of the road to show that you can park in a safe and convenient place.
A stop at the side of the road to show that you can park in a safe and convenient place.
Cabology questions like what to do if a passenger leaves property in your vehicle, questions relating to The Highway Code for example identifying traffic signs and road markings.
You may also be asked to demonstrate an emergency stop.
Vehicle Requirements
Your vehicle should be either a vehicle owned by you, or a vehicle you are using with permission of the owner (e.g. a hire vehicle).
The vehicle must be fully roadworthy and must not be displaying any warning lights.
Either a manual or an automatic vehicle is acceptable.
Green Penny reserves the right to check the tax and MOT status of your vehicle where they have reasonable concern that your vehicle is not roadworthy. If your vehicle is found without tax or a current MOT the assessment will not go ahead and you will lose your fee.
Please note you can only use a licensed vehicle if you are an existing Private Hire or Hackney Carriage driver. Please check with your licensing authority.
Your vehicle must:
In addition to the above, we have a policy of not allowing any recording of the assessment (audio or visual). You can use a camera for insurance purposes, as long as it is:Â
If your vehicle does not meet the above requirements, your assessment will not go ahead and you will lose your assessment fee.
Before the assessment starts
Council Specific Requirements
If you are applying to any of the following councils, please note the following:
Buckinghamshire Council (Aylesbury, Chiltern, South Bucks & High Wycombe)
A manoeuvre where you’ll be asked to turn your vehicle to face the opposite direction.
Around 10 minutes of driving without being given turn-by-turn directions by the assessor (i.e. by following road signs).
Stops at the side of the road as if a passenger is entering or exiting the vehicle.
A stop at the side of the road to show that you can park in a safe and convenient place.
A stop at the side of the road to show that you can park in a safe and convenient place.
Cabology questions like what to do if a passenger leaves property in your vehicle, questions relating to The Highway Code for example identifying traffic signs and road markings.
You may also be asked to demonstrate an emergency stop.
Buckinghamshire Council (Aylesbury, Chiltern, South Bucks & High Wycombe)
A manoeuvre where you’ll be asked to turn your vehicle to face the opposite direction.
Around 10 minutes of driving without being given turn-by-turn directions by the assessor (i.e. by following road signs).
Stops at the side of the road as if a passenger is entering or exiting the vehicle.
A stop at the side of the road to show that you can park in a safe and convenient place.
A stop at the side of the road to show that you can park in a safe and convenient place.
Cabology questions like what to do if a passenger leaves property in your vehicle, questions relating to The Highway Code for example identifying traffic signs and road markings.
You may also be asked to demonstrate an emergency stop.
Hertsmere Borough Council
A manoeuvre where you’ll be asked to turn your vehicle to face the opposite direction.
Around 10 minutes of driving without being given turn-by-turn directions by the assessor (i.e. by following road signs).
Stops at the side of the road as if a passenger is entering or exiting the vehicle.
A stop at the side of the road to show that you can park in a safe and convenient place.
A stop at the side of the road to show that you can park in a safe and convenient place.
Cabology questions like what to do if a passenger leaves property in your vehicle, questions relating to The Highway Code for example identifying traffic signs and road markings.
You may also be asked to demonstrate an emergency stop.
Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Royal Tunbridge Wells Councils
A manoeuvre where you’ll be asked to turn your vehicle to face the opposite direction.
Around 10 minutes of driving without being given turn-by-turn directions by the assessor (i.e. by following road signs).
Stops at the side of the road as if a passenger is entering or exiting the vehicle.
A stop at the side of the road to show that you can park in a safe and convenient place.
A stop at the side of the road to show that you can park in a safe and convenient place.
Cabology questions like what to do if a passenger leaves property in your vehicle, questions relating to The Highway Code for example identifying traffic signs and road markings.
You may also be asked to demonstrate an emergency stop.
Peterborough City Council
A manoeuvre where you’ll be asked to turn your vehicle to face the opposite direction.
Around 10 minutes of driving without being given turn-by-turn directions by the assessor (i.e. by following road signs).
Stops at the side of the road as if a passenger is entering or exiting the vehicle.
A stop at the side of the road to show that you can park in a safe and convenient place.
A stop at the side of the road to show that you can park in a safe and convenient place.
Cabology questions like what to do if a passenger leaves property in your vehicle, questions relating to The Highway Code for example identifying traffic signs and road markings.
You may also be asked to demonstrate an emergency stop.
Uttlesford District Council
A manoeuvre where you’ll be asked to turn your vehicle to face the opposite direction.
Around 10 minutes of driving without being given turn-by-turn directions by the assessor (i.e. by following road signs).
Stops at the side of the road as if a passenger is entering or exiting the vehicle.
A stop at the side of the road to show that you can park in a safe and convenient place.
A stop at the side of the road to show that you can park in a safe and convenient place.
Cabology questions like what to do if a passenger leaves property in your vehicle, questions relating to The Highway Code for example identifying traffic signs and road markings.
You may also be asked to demonstrate an emergency stop.