Taxi Driver Training Course Details

What the test involves?

The Taxi Test is designed to enhance driver competence that will lead to increased customer confidence and levels of service. Conducted by a DSA examiner specifically trained to conduct the Taxi Test Assessment, each test is booked in the normal way by calling a DSA Taxi Test booking line. Each test takes approximately 40 minutes to complete and operates from a local test centre. Following a prescribed route, candidates are tested for

• Awareness and anticipation
• Effective planning according to varying road and traffic conditions
• Correct use of speed
• Controlled manoeuvres
• A special taxi manoeuvre

Securely administered

On arrival at the test centre, each candidate must show endorsed photographic identification, a current licence and the test appointment card.

DSA Pass certificate

After the test, all candidates are given a verbal debrief and a copy of the test report. Unsuccessful candidates receive advice on training and successful candidates are presented with a pass certificate.

Benefits

The taxi driver benefits from an increased credibility because of the official certification. Benefits for the local authority include the ability to provide positive consumer protection and a quality audited service to the community, in addition to better-prepared and safer taxi drivers.

Objective real world testing

The Driving Standards Agency has introduced a test specifically designed to examine the standard of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire drivers working in partnership with local authorities. The test reflects modern driving practices and conditions, the standard is set higher than the learner driver test and includes specific elements.

Cawston Assessments

Cawston has the skills and expertise to offer all taxi drivers advice and guidance on how to prepare for the Taxi Test Assessment. An initial session will be conducted, which will include an assessment of the drivers ability followed by a de-brief session by the instructor offering suggestions on how to improve the skills needed to pass the Taxi Test. The session will conclude with the instructor offering remedial training to the driver on the move. The Taxi driver will then be advised to practice the skills noted by the instructor

Cawston is confident it has the skilled personnel required to enable Taxi drivers to improve their abilities. We are sure you will agree.

 To arrange an assessment please contact Cawston on 

  07966 086 148

 Email  drivecawston@aol.com