Book a practical driving assessment | Surrey Heath Borough Council

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New private hire or taxi driver licence

How to book a practical driving assessment

You will need to pass a practical driving assessment designed specially for taxi drivers through the Blue Lamp Trust.

Book a taxi assessment on the Blue Lamp Trust website (external link)

Submit your certificate

If you pass the assessment after you’ve submitted your licence application, please upload the certificate via our online system, Box.

Submit your certificate on Box

Part of
New private hire or taxi driver licence

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