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Birmingham Taxi Knowledge Test Prep

Knowledge and policy test prep for Birmingham licensing.

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Pass mark 24/30 45 minutes Birmingham City Council How many can I get wrong?
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Q1. Under Birmingham City Council's taxi licensing policy, what is the minimum age for a new hackney carriage or private hire driver applicant?
  • A.  18 years old
  • B.  21 years old
  • C.  20 years old
  • D.  25 years old
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✓ Answer: B. 21 years old
Birmingham City Council requires driver applicants to be at least 21 years old, higher than the general legal minimum of 18 set out in the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. This reflects the council's policy judgement on maturity and public safety for passenger-carrying work.
Q2. Under the Equality Act 2010, a Birmingham licensed driver refuses to carry a passenger's guide dog because another passenger says they are allergic. What is the legal position?
  • A.  The driver commits an offence unless they hold a valid medical exemption certificate for that vehicle
  • B.  The driver may refuse if a fare-paying passenger objects on health grounds
  • C.  The driver may charge the guide dog owner extra to compensate the other passenger
  • D.  The driver can refuse any dog if the vehicle is less than two years old
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✓ Answer: A. The driver commits an offence unless they hold a valid medical exemption certificate for that vehicle
Under sections 168-171 of the Equality Act 2010 it is an offence for a taxi or private hire driver to refuse to carry a passenger with an assistance dog or to charge extra, unless the driver holds a medical exemption certificate issued by the licensing authority and displayed in the vehicle. A fellow passenger's preference or allergy does not override this duty.
Q3. Approximately how long is Birmingham's Outer Ring Road (A4040)?
  • A.  About 8 miles
  • B.  About 50 miles
  • C.  About 15 miles
  • D.  About 27 miles
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✓ Answer: D. About 27 miles
The A4040 Outer Ring Road runs for roughly 27 miles in a broad circuit around Birmingham, passing through areas such as Perry Barr, Erdington, Yardley, Selly Oak and Harborne. It is significantly longer than the inner Middleway ring.
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Licensing conditions & policy (Birmingham) · 35
Safeguarding & equality duties · 35
Birmingham geography & ring roads · 35
Stations, hospitals & venues · 38
Fares & numeracy · 35
Conduct & enforcement · 38

Who has to sit the Birmingham Taxi Knowledge Test Prep

Who needs a Birmingham Taxi Knowledge Test Prep?

Anyone applying for a Private Hire taxi driver licence in Birmingham. Hackney Carriage drivers sit a different, longer test.

The real Birmingham Taxi Knowledge Test Prep: format

How many questions are in the Birmingham Taxi Knowledge Test Prep?

The real Birmingham Taxi Knowledge Test Prep has 18 questions and lasts 45 minutes. Our mock uses 30 questions in 45 minutes.

What it costs, and what a resit costs

How much does the Birmingham Taxi Knowledge Test Prep cost?

Real exam fee: 75.

How hard is it

What is the Birmingham Taxi Knowledge Test Prep pass rate?

Real exam first-time pass rate: Around 35%. Difficulty: Notoriously difficult.

Why people fail it

Why do people fail the Birmingham Taxi Knowledge Test Prep?

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Birmingham Taxi Knowledge Test Prep: common questions
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What is the pass mark for the Birmingham Taxi Knowledge Test Prep?
You need 24 out of 30 correct to pass, which is about 80%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.
How long do you get?
The test is timed at 45 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with Birmingham City Council.