Book and pay for your test
A driver applying for a private hire licence must take the Private Hire Knowledge Test, while a driver applying for a dual licence must take the Hackney Knowledge Test.
Private hire knowledge test duration:
- 1 hour (10am - 11am)
Hackney knowledge test duration:
- 2 1/2 hours (10am - 12.30pm)
To book your knowledge test you will need to:
- log into your MyAccount (or create an account if you don't already have one) to complete the form.
- select the test you want to take (Private Hire Knowledge Test or Hackney Knowledge Test)
- pay the £71.30 fee at the time of booking
Knowledge tests are held at the Civic Centre.
Hackney Knowledge Test guidance notes (PDF, 128KB)
Private Hire Knowledge Test guidance notes (PDF, 112KB)