Wolverhampton Taxi Badge Test: Practice Questions & Answers
Want to know what the exam really asks? Here are seven Wolverhampton taxi test practice questions — one from each of the seven categories on the real PHV test. Try each one yourself first, then click "Show answer" to check and read a plain-English explanation. These are genuine questions from the free tier of the PHV Prep UK app, not made-up examples.
Before you start, it helps to know how the test works: 28 questions, 45 minutes, and you must score at least 21 out of 28 and get all 8 key questions right. Our guide on how to pass the Wolverhampton PHV test covers the full picture.
Safeguarding
If you believe a child you are carrying may be a victim of sexual exploitation, who should you contact?
- Wait until you finish your shift
- The police
- Just the parents
- Nobody, it's not your concern
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Correct answer: The police. All licensed drivers have a duty to safeguard children. If you suspect child sexual exploitation, contact the police (999 if urgent, 101 otherwise) without delay.
Plying for Hire
Can a private hire driver pick up a member of the public who flags them down in the street?
- Yes if the customer agrees to pay
- No
- Yes if the meter is off
- Only outside city centre
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Correct answer: No. A PHV must only carry passengers whose journey has been pre-booked through a licensed operator. Picking up flag-downs is illegal plying for hire.
Disability Awareness
When can you charge extra for carrying an assistance dog with a disabled passenger?
- Never — it must be carried free of charge
- Always — animals are extra
- Only if the dog is large
- Only if you have to clean afterwards
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Correct answer: Never — it must be carried free of charge. Under the Equality Act 2010, drivers must carry assistance dogs free of charge. Charging extra is a criminal offence with an unlimited fine.
Those first three categories — safeguarding, plying for hire and disability awareness — are where the 8 key questions on the Wolverhampton PHV test come from. Get even one key question wrong and you fail the whole test, so make sure these topics are automatic before you book.
Licensing & Compliance
Where should you wear your PHV driver's badge while working?
- In your pocket
- On the upper part of your body, clearly visible
- On the dashboard only
- Hanging from the rear-view mirror
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Correct answer: On the upper part of your body, clearly visible. The personal badge must be worn on the upper body where it is clearly visible to passengers. Failing to wear it while working is an offence.
Customer Care & Safety
When your passenger gets out at the end of a journey, what should you always do?
- Drive off immediately
- Check the vehicle for any lost property
- Ask the next customer to check
- Take a photo of the back seat
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Correct answer: Check the vehicle for any lost property. Drivers must check for lost property at the end of every journey and, if found, hand it to a police station within 24 hours (or follow the council's lost property procedure).
Vehicle & Road Safety
What is the maximum number of passengers a saloon car licensed as a PHV can carry?
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 8
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Correct answer: 4. A standard saloon PHV is licensed for a maximum of 4 passengers. Exceeding this invalidates your insurance and is a licensing offence.
Law & Regulations
When are you allowed to smoke in a licensed PHV?
- When you have no passengers
- Never — it is illegal under the Health Act 2006
- Only with the windows open
- Only when off duty but still in the vehicle
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Correct answer: Never — it is illegal under the Health Act 2006. Smoking (including vaping) in a licensed vehicle is illegal at all times under the Health Act 2006 and the smoke-free regulations. Penalties include fines and licence action.
Want more practice?
This is a small sample — the real test draws on hundreds of facts across all seven categories. The PHV Prep UK app has 300+ questions across all seven categories, with timed mock exams scored exactly like the real test and plain-English explanations for every answer.
Where to go next
Start with the full guide on how to pass the Wolverhampton PHV test, then make sure you understand the 8 key questions — the part of the test that fails more prepared drivers than anything else. You can also read how to apply for your Wolverhampton PHV badge and what happens if you fail the test.
PHV Prep UK is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with, authorised by, or endorsed by City of Wolverhampton Council or any licensing authority. Always check the council's official guidance for the latest test requirements and fees.