# The Taxi Drivers’ Licences Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014, Regulation 7: Nature and order of tests

Extent: N.I.

(1) The test of competence to drive a taxi shall be in two parts and shall consist of—
(a) a taxi theory test as set out in regulation 8(1) and (2); and
(b) a practical test of driving skills and behaviour “the practical test” as set out in regulation 8(3) and Schedule 1.
(2) A person taking a test of competence to drive a taxi must—
(a) pass the taxi theory test before they take the practical test; and
(b) shall not be entitled to apply for an appointment for a practical test until they have been furnished with a valid taxi theory test pass certificate.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2014/239/regulation/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/taxi-drivers-licences-regulations-northern-ireland-2014/regulation-7
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