malayaly   10 #1 Posted November 8, 2018 (edited) Dear Sirs,  Humbly request you to advise with some information regarding the Taxi Knowledge Test Sheffield . The council leaflet that is still persists ambiguity. Requesting anyone who has recently attended the test to guide me on the following; You can PM me also...  1. Is it computer based exam? Or 2. Is it written exam? 3. What is the difference between "route test" and "District of Sheffield" Test? 4. Can you please provide a sample of the above both Tests? 5. I understand there are three sections of Test. Should be re appeared all those three sections again even if I passed one or two of them?  Best Wishes Edited November 8, 2018 by malayaly add a bit more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
slh73 Â Â 32 #2 Posted November 8, 2018 It can't be that difficult a test, I've never been in a taxi that hasn't needed directing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bargepole23   337 #3 Posted November 8, 2018 It can't be that difficult a test, I've never been in a taxi that hasn't needed directing  That's my reason for using Uber right there. They know where you want to go and how to get there, no need to direct them, no need to pay in cash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
malayaly   10 #4 Posted November 8, 2018 It can't be that difficult a test, I've never been in a taxi that hasn't needed directing  It is very difficult test. The mode of exam has been changed completely. Also three chance to attend the test, If fails there is no option to reappear the test in 12 months.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
nightrider   13 #5 Posted November 8, 2018 It can't be that difficult a test, I've never been in a taxi that hasn't needed directing  yes, I always assumed there is no need to have any knowledge of the roads in Sheffield based on that! Nearly every single time they need directing in my experience (maybe 1 in 10 or so does not). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
spuggy   11 #6 Posted November 8, 2018 That's my reason for using Uber right there. They know where you want to go and how to get there, no need to direct them, no need to pay in cash.  Don't Uber use the same drivers pool as other companies then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Eccy Beach   11 #7 Posted November 9, 2018 I would't worry about it, driver who I got in a hackney cab with on Wednesday from station had to put postcode in sat nav for Carterknowle Road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
old tup   30 #8 Posted November 9, 2018 Is there anything in the test about how to use your indicators or what a halt sign is ?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
JJRB Â Â 10 #9 Posted November 9, 2018 Or if you fail go to another county and sit their test. Get your Rossendale Council plates and legally pick up fares in Sheffield. So Sheffield think you are not right yet other counties have easier tests and rules allow you once have plates can pick up fares in another county. Network Taxis have a lot of Lancashire plate taxis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jon26 Â Â 10 #10 Posted November 9, 2018 (edited) A generalisation I know but usually I find I have to give directions to Sheffield taxi drivers. I never have to do this in London. There are ones in Sheffield with decent knowledge but these seem to be fewer and fewer. Â Last night I got a taxi into town and the driver asked me which was the best way to go! Later on whilst sat in traffic I said aren't you allowed to use the bus lanes! Â So in short I'd say the council needs to toughen up their test. I reckon a lot of customers get taken on longer more expensive journeys than necessary. Edited November 9, 2018 by Jon26 Added additional para Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
actionman   12 #11 Posted November 9, 2018 Its a verbal knowledge test Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
choogling   14 #12 Posted November 9, 2018 just a thought, doesn't every driver think the route they use to get from a to b is the best way to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...