Questions in the SERU assessment will be based upon the contents of the PHV Driver Handbook.
The handbook is a working guide for PHV drivers and is an invaluable tool for both applicants and existing licensees and will be regularly updated with any new or amended information.
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.
We have confirmation that the Topographical examination has been shortened from 2 hours and is now as follows:
90 minutes long
4 Digital Map Routes (Instead of 6)
Due to shortening of the amount of routes we believe there is now even less of a margin for error as each route will have a higher weighting for marking purposes.
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