Birmingham Taxi Knowledge Test Prep: Free Mock Test & Practice Questions

Birmingham Taxi Knowledge Test Prep

Knowledge and policy test prep for Birmingham licensing.

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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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Birmingham Taxi Knowledge Test Prep — common questions

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

The exam has 30 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 30-question format so your practice matches the real thing.

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.