Regulation 8 Content of testsI1
Northern Ireland
The taxi theory test shall consist of—
a test of driving theory as set out in Schedule 2 which shall be conducted by means of data recorded on equipment operating in response to instructions given to the candidate; and
a hazard perception test as set out in paragraph (2) which must be taken immediately following the conclusion of the test of driving theory.
The hazard perception test shall—
be conducted by means of the exhibition of film clips that take the perspective of the driver of a taxi and show, at some point during the film clip, one or more hazards to traffic occurring on or near the road; and
require the candidate to indicate during each film clip the moment they observe a hazard relating to traffic on the road using electronic equipment provided for the purpose and capable of recording the exact moment of each response.
The practical test shall, in so far as possible, be conducted on both urban roads and on roads of different classes outside of built up areas and a candidate must satisfy the examiner that they have a good knowledge of the principles of good driving and road safety and that they can apply them in practice.
The candidate shall, during the practical test, allow to travel in the vehicle the examiner and any person authorised by the Department to attend the test for the purposes of supervising it or otherwise.