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Leeds training tests practice

Separate tests on regulations, professional standards, safeguarding and equalities, each needing 80%, plus local knowledge, English and driving tests.

Four tests on the regulatory framework, professional standards, safeguarding, and equalities and disability, each needing 80%. Plus a local knowledge test, an English test and an advanced driving test.

The test at a glance

• Tests4Plus local knowledge
• TimeNoneCheck with your provider
• Pass mark80%In each test
• PriceNoneVaries by provider
• Resit priceNoneVaries by provider
• Max attempts3Within 12 months of applying

How to take the test

1. Apply to Leeds City Council.
2. Complete the training programme and pass the four tests at 80%.
3. Pass the local knowledge test and English test.
4. Pass the advanced taxi driving test.

What the test covers

• Leeds rules: Leeds driver conditions, training tests and legislation.
• Plying for hire: Pre-booked only, touting, ranks and matching licences.
• Safeguarding: Children, vulnerable adults, CSE, county lines and modern slavery.
• Equality & disability: Assistance dogs, mobility help and the Equality Act 2010.
• Road & passenger safety: Phones, seatbelts, child seats and safe drop-offs.
• Law & wider safety: Smoking, data protection, terrorism and suicide awareness.

What you need for your licence

• Enhanced DBS
• Medical
• English language test
• Advanced driving test
• Wheelchair course if you'll drive a wheelchair accessible vehicle

On the day

• Photo ID and booking confirmation from your training provider
• Each of the four tests needs 80%, so don't neglect any of them
• Book the local knowledge, English and driving tests separately
• You have three attempts within 12 months of applying

Official sources

• Leeds: applying for a driver licence
• Leeds: private hire driver conditions

Last checked October 2026.

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