Taxi licence test
You must pass our taxi licence test before we can approve your driver application. The test is multiple-choice, and you must select the correct answer for each question. You can book a test using the details at the bottom of this page.
Evidence
You must give us evidence that proves you have the right to work. You cannot take the test if you do not have evidence.
Your knowledge
You will need to answer questions about:
- customer care
- our taxi licensing policy
- The Highway Code
- your knowledge of Maidstone including places of interest, roads, and journeys
- bylaws (if you are a Hackney or dual driver applicant)
Questions are randomly selected from the list in our training guidance booklet. You will not be asked any other questions.
Pass rates
If you do not reach the pass rates, you must wait up to six months to retake the test. You may improve your knowledge during this time.
Hackney carriage or dual driver test pass rates
To pass, you must score:
- 100% in the compulsory category
- 80% in all other categories
If you fail the test three times, you must wait six months before retaking.
Private hire test pass rates
To pass, you must score:
- 100% in the compulsory category
- 90% in the Highway Code category
- 80% in all other categories
If you fail the test three times, you must wait one month before retaking.
Book your test
You need to pay for your application and email your receipt to licensingmbc@maidstone.gov.uk. One of our Licensing Officers will contact you to confirm the date and time of your test.
To pay, select the following options on the "pay for a licensing application" form:
- for "authority", select "Maidstone"
- for "Maidstone licence category", select "taxi"
- for "Maidstone licence type", select "miscellaneous"
- for "Maidstone taxi application type", select "DBS application fee"