UK Taxi and Private Hire Driver Knowledge Test Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the UK Taxi and Private Hire Driver Knowledge Test Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 UK Taxi and Private Hire Driver Knowledge Test terms across 9 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the UK Taxi and Private Hire Driver Knowledge Test Vocabulary Game
Driver licensing
Vehicle licensing
Passenger journeys
Staying safe
Safeguarding
Driver behaviour
Driving and parking
Safer driving
Equality and disability
Sources for these terms (4)
- Private Hire Vehicle Driver's Handbook (Version 1.0, 30 September 2021) · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Statutory taxi and private hire vehicle standards (updated 25 November 2022) · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Closed-Circuit Television Security Policy (updated 7 October 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-05
- The Highway Code: Annex 6, vehicle maintenance, safety and security · Source checked 2026-11-05
About the UK Taxi & PHV Exam
Prepare for UK Hackney Carriage (taxi) and Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) driver assessments, including safeguarding, the Highway Code, equality duties, and licensing regulations.
Exam sponsor: Local Licensing Authorities & TfL. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
1 hour (varies by council)
Passing Score
80%
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the UK Taxi & PHV vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the UK Taxi & PHV vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 UK Taxi & PHV terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the UK Taxi & PHV terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Local Licensing Authorities & TfL content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the UK Taxi and PHV Knowledge Test?
It is a mandatory written or computer-based test required by UK local councils (and TfL in London) for individuals applying for a taxi (Hackney Carriage) or private hire vehicle (PHV) driver licence. It ensures drivers understand road safety, local licensing bylaws, passenger safeguarding, and equality duties.
What topics are covered on the UK taxi licence test?
The test covers passenger safety & safeguarding, disability awareness and the Equality Act 2010, the Highway Code (stopping/waiting, speed limits), licensing rules (badge requirements, vehicle condition), and local geography or route planning.