Stroud District Council knowledge test
499 words · checked 2026-10-03 · Pro
Stroud District Council's knowledge test is for applicants for a dual hackney carriage and private hire driver's badge. Applicants for a private hire badge only do not take it. The test checks taxi law and policy, the Highway Code, local places and routes, and basic maths. You can ask to take it as a verbal test.
Test format
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who | Dual (hackney carriage and private hire) badge applicants only |
| Where | Council offices at Ebley Mill |
| Type | Written multiple choice plus some basic maths; a verbal test can be requested |
| Questions | 85 |
| Time | Up to 1.5 hours |
| Pass mark | 80% overall (67 correct), plus at least 8 out of 10 in Taxi Law and Policy and 8 out of 10 in the Highway Code |
| Retakes | Allowed; pay the fee each time |
| Fee (from 1 April 2026) | £71 |
| Booking | Book in advance by emailing the licensing team and paying online |
| Results | Given verbally after the test or in writing |
Key fact: Even with 67 correct overall, you fail if you score below 8/10 in Taxi Law and Policy or in the Highway Code.
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