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Topographical Skills Assessment

If you are applying for a private hire license for the first time, you must provide evidence of your topographical skills before you can be issued with a private hire license. GLH are able to provide the necessary training and assessment, which includes the ability to use a map and road atlas, as well as knowledge of the points of the compass and the motorway network.  

The five modules that you will be assessed on include:
  • map reading ability 
  • route selection (local) - the ability to identify and plan a route within a local area of London. 
  • route selection (intermediate) - the ability to identify and plan routes beyond your local area but within London 
  • route selection (long distance) - the ability to identify and plan routes to somewhere outside London 
  • general topography - awareness of general geography of London. This includes major roads and locations beyond the Capital - for example, airports and other cities.

The fee for assessment is £75.00. However, once you have been issued with your license, we will refund £50.00 immediately (and the remaining £25.00 after 12 weeks) if you join the company.

If you wish to take your topographical skills assessment with us, please call 020 8815 5454 or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.



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