North Yorkshire Council knowledge test
534 words · checked 2026-10-03 · Pro
North Yorkshire Council runs a written knowledge test for new taxi and private hire drivers. It checks your English, your knowledge of the council's licensing policy and the law (Town Police Clauses Act 1847 and Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976), the Highway Code and the locality. The council's April 2026 guidance includes ten example questions to use as a mock test - download it from the council website.
Test format
| Item | Combined licence | Restricted licence (school and social care contracts) |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 60 | 30 |
| Time | 60 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Pass mark | 48 correct (80%) | 24 correct (80%) |
| Type | Multiple choice, written, in person | Multiple choice, written, in person |
- Bring photo ID. Phones, notes and books are not allowed, and you will not normally be allowed to leave the room.
- Results are sent in writing within 10 working days, showing pass or fail and your overall score. The council will not give copies of papers or say which questions you got wrong.
- If you fail you may retake the test. The council does not refund payments made for knowledge tests if your application is unsuccessful.
- Passing the restricted test does not exempt you from the combined test later.
Key fact: Combined test = 60 questions in 60 minutes, 48 needed. Restricted test = 30 in 30, 24 needed.
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