This page provides information about the topographical assessment for private hire drivers.
From 1 November 2021, all Topographical testing will be undertaken at our (TfL) driver assessment centres at Baker Street and West Kensington.
The TfL Topographical test (if taken on or after 1 November 2021) costs £36 and a re-take costs £16. Tests booked at the TfL approved centers taking place prior to 1 November 2021 will have an associated cost. Please see our approved centers table for specific center details.
Please do not attend our assessment centers in Baker Street or West Kensington unless you have a confirmed booking for a topographical skills assessment as we cannot assist with enquiries in-person at these locations.
When you have a confirmed booking, we expect that you make every effort to attend. Assessments should only be rescheduled in exceptional circumstances.
Failure to attend a confirmed assessment without a valid justification may lead to your application being withdrawn.
A valid justification will include where you are asked to isolate due to close contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus or test positive yourself. In these circumstances, please inform us as soon as you can so that we can reschedule your assessment.
TFL Topographical assessment centers
Our assessment centers are operating with appropriate safety measures in place, including: social distancing markers, hand sanitizer stations and personal protective equipment for staff. Customers must wear a face covering when attending our assessment centers unless exempt. These measures will be kept under review.
Assessment Schedule: Monday to Friday at various times
Further guidance can be found in the documents provided here, including important coronavirus information. Please review this guidance carefully before your assessment and follow the provided instructions, or you may not be permitted to sit the assessment.
Find out more about the centers:
Topographical Skills Assessments at Baker Street – Download
Topographical Skills Assessments at West Kensington – Download
Assessment Guidelines
The topographical assessment guidelines provide more details about the assessment. Your assessment will be computer based, so you will need a basic understanding of how to use a mouse.
Topographical Assessment Guidelines – Download
