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.
Read the Hackney Knowledge Test guidance notes (PDF, 229KB)
Read the Private Hire Knowledge Test guidance notes (PDF, 285KB)