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The Taxi Written Test comprises three parts, all of which should be answered by candidates within the time limit. Below are the test criteria:
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Number of Questions |
Form of Questions |
Passing Criteria |
Time Allowed |
Part A: Taxi Regulations |
20 |
Multiple Choices (Choose one answer from four options) |
Answer 17 or more questions correctly |
45 min |
Part B: Location and Route Questions |
20 |
Location Questions (Choose one answer from four options) Route Questions (Choose one answer from three options) |
Answer 17 or more questions correctly |
Part C: Road Users' Code |
50 |
Multiple Choices (Choose one answer from three options) |
Answer 43 or more questions correctly |
To score an overall 'PASS' result in the Taxi Written Test, a candidate must be able to meet the passing criteria in each of the three parts mentioned above.
Part A: Taxi Regulations
This part is to test candidates' knowledge on the guidelines and regulations related to the taxi industry. Questions in this part are set based on the "Guidelines to Taxi Regulations", contents of which are extracts of relevant topics from the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) and Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) Regulations of the Road Traffic Ordinance (Chapter 374).
Part B: Location and Route Questions
This part is to test candidates' knowledge on locations in Hong Kong. Questions are based on the "Location and Route Questions Booklet", which is prepared by making reference to the "Hong Kong Guide" published by the Survey & Mapping Office of the Lands Department.
Pact C: Road Users' Code
This part is to test the candidates' knowledge on road traffic regulations and safe driving. Questions are set based on the "Road Users' Code".
For more details of Taxi Written Test, please refer to "Guide to Taxi Written Test".
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The Taxi Written Test is held at the written test centre of the Transport Department. The address of the written test centre and the Driving Test Appointment Office is:
The Taxi Written Test is computerized. Candidates can familiarize themselves with the interface of the computerized written test and practise the touch screen features by using the Kiosks located at the Driving Test Appointment Office lobby.
When attending the Taxi Written Test, candidates can choose Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese or English as the test language on the computer screen.
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The following are some sample questions for reference:
Part A: Taxi Regulations
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Every taxi should be fitted with a taximeter of a design and construction approved by_______________.
- the taxi owner
- the Commissioner for Transport
- the Commissioner of Police
- the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services
Correct answer: B (Guidelines to Taxi Regulations P.1)
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Which of the followings does not fulfill the requirements for construction of a taximeter?
- It should not be sealed for the ease of repairs in case of mechanical breakdown.
- The fare dial is fitted with illuminating devices.
- The amount of additional fares in progressive increments of the lowest fare as prescribed is indicated on the fare dial.
- The height of the figures indicating the fare and the additional fares is not less than 10 millimetres.
Correct answer: A (Guidelines to Taxi Regulations P.1)
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Part B: Location and Route Questions
Location Questions
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1. |
Sino Plaza
- Tai Wai
- Sham Shui Po
- Yuen Long
- Causeway Bay
Correct answer: D
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Southorn Centre
- Tsim Sha Tsui
- Prince Edward
- Wan Chai
- Aberdeen
Correct answer: C
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Route Questions
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Which of the given options is the most direct viable route under normal traffic condition when driving from Grand Promenade, Sai Wan Ho to Diocesan Boys' School, Mong Kok, assuming tunnel toll (if applicable) is not a factor to be considered?
- Driving through Island Eastern Corridor, Eastern Harbour Crossing, Kwun Tong Road, Lung Cheung Road, Chuk Yuen Road, Waterloo Road, Prince Edward Road West, Sai Yee Street and Argyle Street
- Driving through Island Eastern Corridor, Gloucester Road, Cross Harbour Tunnel, Princess Margaret Road, Waterloo Road, Prince Edward Road West, Sai Yee Street and Argyle Street
- Driving through Island Eastern Corridor, Central-Wan Chai Bypass Tunnel, Connaught Road Central, Western Harbour Crossing, West Kowloon Highway, Lai Cheung Road, Waterloo Road, Prince Edward Road West, Sai Yee Street and Argyle Street
Correct answer: B
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Which of the given options is the most direct viable route under normal traffic condition when driving from Panda Hotel, Tsuen Wa to Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal, Sheung Wan, assuming tunnel toll (if applicable) is not a factor to be considered?
- Driving through Sha Tsui Road, Texaco Road, Tsuen Wan Road, Tsing Kwai Highway, West Kowloon Highway, Western Harbour Crossing, Connaught Road West and Chung Kong Road
- Driving through Sha Tsui Road, Texaco Road, Tsuen Wan Road, Tsing Yi South Bridge, Stonecutters Bridge, Tsing Sha Highway, West Kowloon Highway, Western Harbour Crossing, Connaught Road West and Chung Kong Road
- Driving through Sha Tsui Road, Texaco Road, Tsuen Wan Road, Lung Cheung Road, Chuk Yuen Road, Waterloo Road, Princess Margaret Road, Cross Harbour Tunnel, Gloucester Road, Connaught Road Central and Chung Kong Road
Correct answer: A
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Part C: Road Users' Code
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As soon as you have driven through a stretch of flooded road, you should
- flash your headlamps to warn the approaching traffic
- sound the horn to warn the tailgating vehicles
- try your brakes
Correct answer: C ( Road Users' Code P.87)
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Red sign post for no stopping restriction is used to represent no stopping within ________.
- 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- 7 a.m. - midnight
Correct answer: C (Road Users' Code P. 91)
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Motorcyclist must not carry a passenger under the age of ________ unless he or she is carried on a fixed seat in a sidecar.
- 8
- 10
- 12
Correct answer: A (Road Users' Code P. 103)
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This traffic sign means﹕
[Passing place]
- Place to wait to allow other vehicles to pass
- Place to park
- Pace to repair the vehicle
Correct answer: A (Road Users' Code P. 67)
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In the misty weather, when you see this sign, you should:
[Roadworks Reflective Sign]
- Drive past the site at normal speed to avoid blocking the persons and vehicles working on or near the roadway
- Slow down and keep a safe distance, and be prepared for persons and vehicles working on or near the roadway moving unexpectedly close to or into the open traffic lanes
- Stop immediately and do not drive past the sign. This sign will be removed only after the misty weather disappears
Correct answer: B (Road Users' Code P. 87 and 88)
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- After arriving at the Transport Department in Cheung Sha Wan, please wait at the Driving Test Appointment Office lobby first.
- When the announcement is made to call candidates for your test time, please switch off the mobile phone and all electronic devices with alarm functions (e.g. smart watches), and then queue up to enter the written test waiting area.
- In the written test waiting area, please pay attention to the test instructions explained by the invigilators, and then enter the examination room for registration as indicated by the invigilators.
- After completing the registration, candidates will be assigned to a computer. After settling down, candidates can follow the computer instructions to take the written test.
- After the test is finished, please pay attention to the instructions on the computer screen for collecting the results.
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