Our assessment provides reassurance for customers and local authorities that their taxi drivers are qualified to provide a safe, high-quality service
Ensure compliance and support road safety in your local area
If you’re planning to start a career as a taxi or private hire driver, you’ll know by now that your local council requires that you undergo an assessment. This ensures that you understand the requirements of the job and are able to deliver a safe an efficient service for passengers.
Our Taxi and Private Hire Assessment is suitable for the majority of local authorities across the UK. Book your assessment today and we will put you in touch with one of our professional trainers, who will meet with you to carry out your assessment in an area convenient for you.
A growing number of local authorities offer the IAM RoadSmart assessment as one of their official options. Note that the licensing requirements vary between councils and it is your responsibility to check whether our assessment covers all the requirements of your local licensing authority.
What skills are covered by the assessment?
- Perform a manoeuvre in the road
- Drive without being given turn-by-turn instructions
- Perform stops at the side of the road to simulate passenger collection/drop off
- Correctly answer questions on the Highway Code, including traffic signs and regulations
- Answer a range of customer service questions, for example, if you found lost property in your vehicle
Any questions? Contact our team
For more information, call our Customer Care team on 0300 303 1134 , or click below to book online.
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