Taxi Test Driver Training

Diamond Driver Training provide training for the taxi test in the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and East Midlands area for existing taxi drivers who are required to take the taxi test, as well as potential taxi drivers who require it as part of their licencing process for both Hackney Carriage and Private Hire.

Many local licensing authorities now require that taxi drivers have taken and passed the DSA Taxi Test. The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) conduct driving tests from learners to LGV's. The taxi test is designed to promote a high level of safe driving as well as to provide a licensing authority with a way of fulfilling their duty of care to the users of taxi's by ensuring that all taxi drivers have met a standard of driving which has been independently assessed. It also provides the taxi driver with an element of professionalism and personal development within their roles.

The DSA Taxi Test lasts for approximately 40 minutes.

At the start of the taxi test you will carry out an eyesight test and be asked questions on the Highway Code, Traffic Signs and also "Cabology" questions.

During the road drive you should drive in a natural way as befits a professional driver using the correct routines and procedures. You will be assessed on your awareness, anticipation, effective planning for the prevailing road and traffic conditions, and correct use of speed.

You will also be asked to carry out two manoeuvres to turn your vehicle around and possibly an emergency stop.(1 in 3)

You are allowed 9 driver faults during your test, 10 driver faults or 1 serious or dangerous fault would result in a fail.

If you require the wheelchair assessment this is carried out as a seperate test where you will be expected to demonstrate a safe and effective ability to install a wheelchair in your vehicle as well as to reverse the process.