Anyone applying to become a taxi driver in Northern Ireland must pass the taxi theory test before they can apply for the taxi practical test.
The details that change depending on the category you choose.
The taxi theory multiple-choice pass mark is 80/100, with at least 18 marks required in each of four topic bands.
The taxi hazard-perception pass mark is 50/75.
The practical taxi test includes at least one hour of driving on rural and urban roads.
The practical pass standard allows up to 15 driving faults; one serious/dangerous fault or 16 driving faults results in failure.
Use this as a planning outline, then verify your exact entitlement with DVA.
Prepare using the official taxi manual and taxi theory revision material.
Pass both parts of the taxi driver theory test.
Book the taxi practical test and bring a vehicle meeting the taxi-test requirements.
Complete the practical assessment covering safe driving, passenger comfort, manoeuvres and emergencies.
Complete the remaining taxi-driver licensing requirements before a licence can be issued.
Information checked 21 September 2026. PureCar is an independent NI motoring site, not DVA. Use the official DVA/nidirect link above for the final category, entitlement and test-vehicle requirements.
