Driving Standards Assessment (DSA) Taxi Test
We are an established driver training company based in Bradford, West Yorkshire. We are an approved supplier to manage and deliver Driving Standards Assessments (DSA) Taxi Driving Tests on behalf of:
Bradford Council
Kirklees Council
Cost
The cost of the (DSA) Taxi Driving Test:
Bradford Council £65.00
Kirklees Council £80.00
Booking
To book an assessment please contact us: Tel: 07941 442392 or
Email: empiredriving@outlook.com
Online Booking
To book an assessment online please click link below
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Test Cancellations/Changes
Tests can be cancelled or changed by telephone or email by giving 14 days notice prior to the test.
Changes to test dates and refunds will incur a £25.00 processing fee.
No refunds will be provided for cancellations made with less than 14 days notice, or the candidate failing to attend or any other action on the candidates part which prevents the test taking place.
Taxi Assessment Structure
The assessment consists of a driving licence and eyesight check followed by a 60 minute driving assessment across a variety of road types, reversing and independent driving. A maximum of 9 driving faults are allowed. You will fail if you make a serious or dangerous fault. You will also be asked question related to the Highway code, Car safety, Legal Responsibilities.
| TEST PERFORMANCE | TEST RESULT |
| Driving performance with less driving faults than below | Pass |
| Minor driving faults overall x 10 or more | Fail |
| Minor driving faults in same section (18 sections) x 5 or more | Fail |
| Minor driving faults on same line (30 lines) x 2 or more | Fail |
| Serious driving fault – physical or verbal action required by Assessor x 1 | Fail |
| Dangerous driving fault – actual risk to other road users x 1 | Fail |
If you pass your taxi driving assessment, you will receive the following:
- Pass certificate
- Debrief from the examiner
Useful Links to help you prepare for the assessment:
> Car ‘Show me, tell me’ vehicle safety questions
> The Highway Code
Vehicle Road-worthiness check
The candidate must bring a suitable car for the assessment which must:
- be taxed
- be fully covered by a valid motor insurance policy
- be roadworthy and have a current MOT (if it’s over 3 years old)
- have no warning lights showing (e.g. the airbag warning light)
- have no tyre damage and the legal tread depth on each tyre (a space-saver spare tyre must not be fitted)
- be smoke-free (this means the candidate can’t smoke in it just before or during the test)
- be able to reach at least 62mph and have a mph speedometer
- have 4 wheels and a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of no more than 3,500 kg
We can provide suitable vehicles for use in the assessment, please contact us for details.
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