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Mock format: 110 questions, 120 minutes, pass 81/110 (74%). Answer key on the last page. From theorytestrevision.co.uk · independent study aid, not an official test. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

  1. 1. Under which Act were the Liverpool hackney carriage byelaws made?

    1. A. Town Police Clauses Act 1847, section 68
    2. B. Road Traffic Act 1988, section 172
    3. C. Transport Act 1985, section 10
    4. D. Equality Act 2010, section 165

  2. 2. Under Liverpool's private hire conditions, how should a driver deal with a dispute with a passenger?

    1. A. By driving off with the passenger's luggage
    2. B. By shouting until the passenger pays up
    3. C. Through legal channels, avoiding confrontation
    4. D. By locking the doors until it is settled

  3. 3. Why must Liverpool taxi applicants disclose ALL convictions and cautions, even very old ones?

    1. A. Because DBS checks are not used in Liverpool
    2. B. Only so that police records can be updated
    3. C. Because old convictions add points to licences
    4. D. Offences are never 'spent' for taxi licences

  4. 4. Within what time of being granted a first Liverpool taxi licence must a driver pass the Liverpool Standard Part 2?

    1. A. 28 days
    2. B. 12 months
    3. C. 6 months
    4. D. 3 years

  5. 5. In Liverpool, on which road is Liverpool John Lennon Airport?

    1. A. Lower Lane
    2. B. Queens Drive
    3. C. Crown Street
    4. D. Speke Hall Avenue

  6. 6. To avoid being suspected of cherry-picking, what should a Liverpool hackney driver do when available for hire?

    1. A. Wait outside bars with the light off
    2. B. Turn off the TAXI light near nightclubs
    3. C. Keep the TAXI roof light lit
    4. D. Drive slowly past queues with the light off

  7. 7. What happens if an applicant is caught cheating in the Liverpool Street Knowledge Test?

    1. A. Given one warning and the test continues
    2. B. Asked to sit the test again the next day
    3. C. Disqualified and barred for five years
    4. D. Fined £30 and allowed to carry on

  8. 8. In Liverpool, on which road is the Liverpool Cruise Terminal?

    1. A. Princes Parade
    2. B. Mount Pleasant
    3. C. Monarchs Quay
    4. D. Lime Street

  9. 9. On the Liverpool N (Night) rate, how much is added for each 165 yards after the first 300 yards?

    1. A. 20p
    2. B. 25p
    3. C. 30p
    4. D. 10p

  10. 10. A Liverpool licence application is refused and the applicant does not appeal. How much of the fee is kept as an administration fee?

    1. A. £60
    2. B. £30
    3. C. £180
    4. D. Nothing; the full fee is refunded

  11. 11. Which postcode district covers Liverpool John Lennon Airport in Liverpool?

    1. A. L4
    2. B. L9
    3. C. L24
    4. D. L3

  12. 12. How many correct answers are needed to pass the Liverpool Street Knowledge Test?

    1. A. 100 out of 110
    2. B. 55 out of 110
    3. C. 99 out of 110
    4. D. 80 out of 110

  13. 13. In Liverpool, on which road is Liverpool Central Library?

    1. A. Old Hall Street
    2. B. Bold Street
    3. C. William Brown Street
    4. D. Hope Street

  14. 14. Which street links Liverpool's two cathedrals?

    1. A. Dale Street
    2. B. Hope Street
    3. C. Lime Street
    4. D. Bold Street

  15. 15. An applicant fails the Liverpool Street Knowledge Test three times. What happens next?

    1. A. Take attempt 4 the next day, free
    2. B. Pay £30 for two more, after a month's rest
    3. C. They can never apply to Liverpool again
    4. D. Wait 12 months and pay £70 again

  16. 16. A Liverpool private hire vehicle licence plate is stolen. Who must be told?

    1. A. Only the insurer, at the next renewal
    2. B. Nobody, as long as a spare plate is fitted
    3. C. The council at once, and Merseyside Police
    4. D. Only the private hire operator

  17. 17. In which direction is Norris Green from Liverpool Lime Street station?

    1. A. north-east
    2. B. south-east
    3. C. north-west
    4. D. south-west

  18. 18. In which direction is the Hill Dickinson Stadium from Liverpool Lime Street station?

    1. A. north-east
    2. B. south-west
    3. C. north-west
    4. D. south-east

  19. 19. A Liverpool applicant has lived outside the UK for three months or more since age 18. What must they produce before the test?

    1. A. A letter from their employer
    2. B. Nothing extra
    3. C. A foreign driving licence only
    4. D. A certificate of good conduct

  20. 20. Which sign MAY be shown in a Liverpool hackney carriage without separate council approval?

    1. A. A political poster in a side window
    2. B. A booked passenger's name, shown while stationary
    3. C. A large advert for a shop on the rear window
    4. D. A 'cheap fares' sign shown while driving

  21. 21. During what part of a hiring must the meter dial in a Liverpool hackney carriage be lit up, under the byelaws?

    1. A. Only when driving on motorways or dual carriageways
    2. B. Only between midnight and four in the morning
    3. C. Only when it is raining or foggy outside
    4. D. From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise

  22. 22. Aintree Racecourse is often used by Liverpool passengers. In which council area is it?

    1. A. Sefton
    2. B. Wirral
    3. C. Liverpool City
    4. D. Knowsley

  23. 23. What is the Liverpool licence fee for an applicant over 65, and for how long is the licence?

    1. A. £60 for one year
    2. B. £180 for three years
    3. C. £70 for two years
    4. D. £75 for one year

  24. 24. For which journey may a Liverpool hackney driver ask for the estimated fare up front?

    1. A. Any journey to John Lennon Airport
    2. B. Any journey that starts at Lime Street
    3. C. Any journey that starts after midnight
    4. D. One ending 4 miles or more past the boundary

  25. 25. How many pillion passengers may a motorcyclist carry?

    1. A. Two
    2. B. None, ever
    3. C. Three
    4. D. One

  26. 26. After you have started to overtake, what should you do?

    1. A. Stay alongside to check their speed
    2. B. Move back left as close as you can
    3. C. Slow down to keep a safe gap alongside
    4. D. Move past quickly and do not cut in

  27. 27. You use a hand-held device to help you park. Whose instructions does Rule 239 say you should follow?

    1. A. Your passenger's
    2. B. The manufacturer's
    3. C. The car park attendant's
    4. D. Any online video's

  28. 28. Your brakes are wet after a flood. How can you help dry them?

    1. A. Drive fast with no braking
    2. B. Stop and wait for an hour
    3. C. Brake gently while driving slowly
    4. D. Pump the brakes very hard

  29. 29. On a country lane you approach a blind bend. What does Rule 146 say you should be prepared for?

    1. A. A faster limit
    2. B. A blocked road
    3. C. A wider road
    4. D. A clear road

  30. 30. At an open level crossing, what should you do before crossing?

    1. A. Sound your horn and cross
    2. B. Wait for a barrier
    3. C. Flash your lights
    4. D. Look both ways and listen

  31. 31. A person is walking in the road on a lane with no pavement. How should you pass them?

    1. A. Normal speed, 1 metre
    2. B. Sound the horn and pass
    3. C. Pass as close as you can
    4. D. Low speed, at least 2 metres

  32. 32. Who is an equestrian crossing designed for?

    1. A. Horse riders
    2. B. Tram drivers
    3. C. Bus passengers
    4. D. Lorry drivers

  33. 33. What does section 73 of the 1976 Act make an offence?

    1. A. Asking an officer a question
    2. B. Driving past the council offices
    3. C. Complaining to the council
    4. D. Wilfully obstructing an authorised officer

  34. 34. Which road users does Rule 187 name as needing plenty of room on roundabouts?

    1. A. Motorcyclists
    2. B. Parked vans
    3. C. Joggers in the park
    4. D. Passengers in your car

  35. 35. Which of these is harassment under the Equality Act?

    1. A. Offensive jokes about a passenger's religion
    2. B. Telling the passenger what the fare is
    3. C. Asking where the passenger wants to go
    4. D. Offering to help with heavy luggage

  36. 36. When parked at the roadside, you MUST ___ the engine, headlights and fog lights.

    1. A. leave on
    2. B. check
    3. C. warm up
    4. D. switch off

  37. 37. Most controlled level crossings have which lights for traffic?

    1. A. Green, then flashing amber
    2. B. Red and amber shown together
    3. C. Steady amber, then twin flashing reds
    4. D. A single flashing white light

  38. 38. A private hire vehicle displays a roof sign with the word "TAXI". What law does this break?

    1. A. The Equality Act 2010 rules on service
    2. B. The Highway Code rule on using headlights
    3. C. The Transport Act 1980 roof sign ban
    4. D. No law - roof signs are free advertising

  39. 39. Coasting may make it more difficult to select the right ___ when needed.

    1. A. lane
    2. B. gear
    3. C. exit
    4. D. passenger

  40. 40. At an incident, police direct you whether you can pass. What MUST you do?

    1. A. Pass on the hard shoulder
    2. B. Follow their directions
    3. C. Turn round in the road
    4. D. Sound your horn to hurry them

  41. 41. As you approach a zebra crossing, from where might people approach?

    1. A. Only from straight ahead
    2. B. From the side of the crossing
    3. C. Only from behind your car
    4. D. Only from the island

  42. 42. A red-ringed circle shows a car above a motorcycle. What does it mean?

    1. A. No overtaking
    2. B. Motorway starts
    3. C. No motor vehicles
    4. D. Car park ahead

  43. 43. Why should you take extra care when passing a stopped bus with a "School Bus" sign?

    1. A. The bus may have broken down
    2. B. Children may be getting on or off
    3. C. School buses have priority at all times
    4. D. The driver may be changing shift

  44. 44. You are reversing into a side road. What does Rule 206 say?

    1. A. Reverse quickly to reduce the time taken
    2. B. Use only your mirrors to check behind
    3. C. Pedestrians must wait until you finish
    4. D. Look all round; give way to people crossing

  45. 45. You and an oncoming vehicle are both turning right at a crossroads. Which method is generally safer?

    1. A. Right side to right side, turning behind
    2. B. Left side to left side, turning in front
    3. C. Both vehicles turn at the same time quickly
    4. D. Waiting until the other car leaves the area

  46. 46. For how long do the national standards expect private hire operators to keep booking records?

    1. A. At least six months
    2. B. 24 hours
    3. C. They do not need to keep records
    4. D. One week

  47. 47. Rule 215 says there are three brains at work when you pass a horse. Whose are they?

    1. A. The rider's, the passenger's and the dog's
    2. B. Two riders' and one driver's
    3. C. The police officer's, the rider's and the horse's
    4. D. The rider's, the driver's and the horse's

  48. 48. Why may motorway signs warn of hazards you cannot yet see?

    1. A. There may be an incident or fog ahead
    2. B. They are tested every hour by staff
    3. C. They are always switched on by default
    4. D. They are only for lorry drivers

  49. 49. A private hire operator accepts a booking but passes it to a driver who provides the car. Who is liable under the contract?

    1. A. The operator who accepted the booking
    2. B. Only the driver who did the job
    3. C. Only the passenger who booked
    4. D. The council that licensed them

  50. 50. Pedestrians have started to cross a side road you want to turn into. What should you do?

    1. A. Sound your horn to warn them
    2. B. Drive around behind them
    3. C. Turn quickly before they reach you
    4. D. Give way, as they have priority

Answer key

  1. 1. A — The byelaws say they were made under section 68 of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 and section 171 of the Public Health Act 1875.
  2. 2. C — Condition 27 says drivers must address disputes through appropriate legal channels and avoid confrontation.
  3. 3. D — Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order, offences are never treated as spent for taxi and private hire driver applications, so all must be disclosed.
  4. 4. B — All drivers must pass the Liverpool Standard Part 2 within 12 months of being granted their first taxi licence.
  5. 5. D — Liverpool John Lennon Airport is on Speke Hall Avenue. Knowing the street for each major place helps you take passengers straight to the door.
  6. 6. C — The council advises drivers to always keep the 'TAXI' light lit when available, and not to loiter or drive slowly with it switched off.
  7. 7. C — Anyone cheating or attempting to cheat is disqualified and cannot apply again for five years.
  8. 8. A — The Liverpool Cruise Terminal is on Princes Parade. Knowing the street for each major place helps you take passengers straight to the door.
  9. 9. B — The N rate is £4.25 for the first 300 yards, then 25p for each 165 yards (up to 45,000 yards).
  10. 10. A — If the application is refused and there is no appeal, the fee is refunded by BACS after deducting a £60 administration fee.
  11. 11. C — Liverpool John Lennon Airport is in the L24 postcode district.
  12. 12. D — The terms and conditions say the applicant must answer 80 of the 110 questions correctly.
  13. 13. C — Liverpool Central Library is on William Brown Street. Knowing the street for each major place helps you take passengers straight to the door.
  14. 14. B — Hope Street runs between the Anglican Cathedral and the Metropolitan Cathedral, past the Philharmonic Hall.
  15. 15. B — After three fails the applicant pays £30 for attempts 4 and 5, which cannot be taken until one month after the third fail ('study rest').
  16. 16. C — Condition 5 says lost or stolen plates must be reported to the council immediately, and stolen plates should also be reported to Merseyside Police.
  17. 17. A — Norris Green lies to the north-east of Liverpool Lime Street station (about 5 km away).
  18. 18. C — The Hill Dickinson Stadium lies to the north-west of Liverpool Lime Street station (about 2.5 km away).
  19. 19. D — Applicants who have lived outside the UK for three months or more since the age of 18 must produce a certificate of good conduct.
  20. 20. B — Byelaw 4 bans signs and adverts unless required or approved. One exception is a sign, shown while stationary, naming the driver or business and the passenger it was pre-arranged to collect.
  21. 21. D — Byelaw 6(c) requires the meter dial to be properly illuminated between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise, and at any other time if the hirer asks.
  22. 22. A — Aintree Racecourse is in Sefton, outside the Liverpool City Council area. Journeys there end outside the district, so out-of-area fare rules may apply.
  23. 23. D — Applicants over 65 pay £75 for a one-year licence. Under-65s pay £180 for three years.
  24. 24. D — A deposit or estimated fare may only be requested for journeys ending 4 miles or more beyond the nearest boundary. It must not be asked for trips within that area.
  25. 25. D — Rule 85 says you MUST NOT carry more than one pillion passenger, who must sit astride on a proper seat. Provisional licence holders MUST NOT carry any.
  26. 26. D — Rule 163 says once you start to overtake, move quickly past the vehicle. Allow plenty of room and move back to the left as soon as you can, but do not cut in.
  27. 27. B — Rule 239 says use the hand-held parking device according to the manufacturer's instructions, stay in control and do not put anyone in danger.
  28. 28. C — Rule 121 says if brakes are not fully effective after deep water, gently apply light pressure while driving slowly. This helps dry them.
  29. 29. B — Be prepared for unexpected situations, for example the road being blocked beyond a blind bend.
  30. 30. D — Rule 298 says at open crossings look both ways, listen and make sure there is no train coming before you cross.
  31. 31. D — Allow at least 2 metres of space and keep to a low speed when passing a pedestrian walking in the road.
  32. 32. A — Rule 199 names equestrian crossings with toucan and puffin crossings. Do not enter one if you cannot clear it, to avoid blocking pedestrians, cyclists or horse riders.
  33. 33. D — Section 73 makes it an offence to obstruct an authorised officer or constable, or fail to give them information they reasonably need.
  34. 34. A — Rule 187 says watch for and give plenty of room to pedestrians, traffic crossing in front, traffic straddling lanes, motorcyclists and long vehicles.
  35. 35. A — Harassment is unwanted behaviour linked to a protected characteristic that violates someone's dignity or creates an offensive environment, such as offensive jokes about religion.
  36. 36. D — Rule 239 says you MUST switch off the engine, headlights and fog lights when you stop at the roadside, and apply the handbrake before leaving.
  37. 37. C — Rule 293 says most crossings have a steady amber light, twin flashing red stop lights and an audible alarm for pedestrians.
  38. 38. C — Section 64 of the Transport Act 1980 makes it an offence to display a roof sign with the word "taxi" (or similar) on a vehicle that is not a licensed taxi.
  39. 39. B — Rule 122 says coasting can make it more difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed. Keep the car in gear on hills.
  40. 40. B — Rule 281 says you MUST follow any directions given by police or traffic officers as to whether you can safely pass the incident.
  41. 41. B — Rule 195 says be aware of pedestrians approaching from the side of the crossing. They may step on quickly.
  42. 42. C — A red circle showing a car above a motorcycle means no motor vehicles. Red circles tell you what you must not do.
  43. 43. B — Rule 209 says drive carefully and slowly past a stationary bus showing a School Bus sign, as children may be getting on or off.
  44. 44. D — Rule 206 says when reversing into a side road, look all around the vehicle. Give way to any pedestrians who may be crossing the road.
  45. 45. A — Rule 181 says turning right side to right side, keeping the other vehicle on your right and turning behind it, is generally safer. You get a clear view of approaching traffic.
  46. 46. A — The Statutory Standards recommend that operators keep booking records for at least six months, so complaints and safeguarding concerns can be checked.
  47. 47. D — Rule 215 reminds drivers there are three brains at work when you pass a horse: the rider's, the driver's and the horse's. Horses are flight animals.
  48. 48. A — Rule 255 says signs and signals warn you of hazards ahead, such as an incident, fog, a spillage or road workers. You may not be able to see these yet.
  49. 49. A — Section 56(1): the operator who accepts a booking is deemed to have entered into a contract with the hirer.
  50. 50. D — Rule 170 says give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road you are turning into or out of. If they have started to cross, they have priority.

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