Kings Lynn & West Norfolk Council are now one of the local
authorities who require taxi drivers to take a driving standards test.
The test standard is set at a level suitable for full driving licence holders, which is higher than the learner driver test.
At
Caroline's we have fully qualified DVSA fleet trained instructors
who will conduct your Taxi test on behalf of the Kings Lynn & West
Norfolk Council.
The test includes an eyesight test,
approximately 40 minutes of driving using various road and traffic
conditions. You will be asked to complete a Taxi Manoeuvre and maybe
an Emergency Stop.
Bring your photocard driver’s licence with you; this must be
presented before the test.
Your licence should be at your current address and in date.
If you have the older style paper licence then you will need to
bring an appropriate form of photo identification, such as a
passport, and your paper licence.
Eyesight must conform to current legislation (20m / 68ft) so if
you require glasses /contact lenses then bring these with you.
If you can not read a number plate at the required distance,
your test will not go ahead and you will not be refunded your
test fee.
The test can be conducted in your own car or we can supply you
with an appropriate vehicle at an additional fee.
If you use your own vehicle it must be in a roadworthy condition
and comply with current road legislation i.e. taxed, insured,
and be fit for purpose.
Please be punctual, if you are later than 5 minutes the test may
be cancelled at the discretion of the assessor and you will
still be charged.
We recommend that you take some driver
training with an approved driving instructor prior to attending the
assessment. Please contact us if you would like us to arrange this
on your behalf.
Please allow 1 hour for the assessment. You will be asked to drive
independently of directions for a 10 minute period following road
signs and directions. There will be a full debrief at the end of the
test at which point you will be given the result and feedback.
A maximum of 9 driving faults are allowed. If you exceed 9 driving
faults or commit a serious or dangerous fault, this will result in a
failure.
Please note that if you take your assessment in an automatic you
will not be licenced by your authority to drive a manual vehicle.
You may cancel or change the appointment date up to 3 working days
prior to the test without incurring costs, after which you will not
receive a refund and rebooking will attract the full fee.
DRIVING INSTRUCTORS WANTED!
We are currently looking for Driving
instructors in all the areas we cover. If you are interested in
franchising for Caroline's please contact us