The Local Knowledge and Safeguarding Test
The Hackney Carriage Knowledge and Safeguarding Test
The test is devised so that applicants can demonstrate that they have sufficient local knowledge of the City of Oxford, the conduct required of licensed drivers, traffic regulations and display a sufficient awareness of the subjects relating to the equality, safeguarding of children and vulnerable persons and disability.
The test contains six sections:
- Identification of roads and streets: 15 questions
- Identification of buildings and locations: 15 questions
- Correct Routes: 5 questions
- Conditions and regulations: 20 questions
- Safeguarding and Equality: 5 questions
- Disability awareness: 5 questions
Total: 65 questions
A minimum of 80% in each section is required to pass the test. The test lasts for 90 minutes and sections 3, 4, 5 and 6 are multiple choice. This means that you are given a number of possible answers to each question and you must decide the correct answer.
If you fail the test you will be invited to take the test again after a further test fee has been paid, and then allocated a retest date.
The Private Hire Knowledge and Safeguarding Test
The test is devised so that applicants can demonstrate that they have sufficient local knowledge of the City of Oxford, the conduct required of licensed drivers, traffic regulations and display a sufficient awareness of the subjects relating to the equality, safeguarding of children and vulnerable persons and disability.
The test contains five sections:
- Identification of roads and streets: 15 questions
- Identification of buildings and locations: 10 questions
- Conditions and regulations: 20 questions
- Safeguarding and Equality: 5 questions
- Disability awareness: 5 questions
Total: 55 questions
A minimum of 80% in each section is required to pass the test. The test lasts for 90 minutes and sections 3, 4 and 5 are multiple choice. This means that you are given a number of possible answers to each question and you must decide the correct answer.
If you fail the test you will be invited to take the test again after a further test fee has been paid.
In the ‘Local Knowledge Test Supporting Materials for Applicants’ document you will find study materials for each section of the test. Please prepare for the test by revising this document fully. You are also advised to read the full Drivers Application Pack for additional information.
