SERU
How many questions are in the SERU test?
How many questions are in the SERU test? TfL does not publish the number for the private hire test. Many people report 37 questions in 45 minutes. For the separate taxi SERU, TfL states 36 questions.
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On the pages we checked, TfL does not say how many questions or how much time you get for the private hire SERU. It is sent in the “what to expect” guide after booking, so read your confirmation.
| Test | Questions | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private hire SERU | Not published (37 commonly reported) | Not published (45 minutes commonly reported) | Reports, not TfL |
| Taxi SERU | 36 | About one hour | TfL Notice 06/25 |
Our mocks
Our full mocks use 37 questions and 45 minutes, with a pass mark of 60% (23 out of 37). We chose this because it is commonly reported. It is not a TfL figure.
Question types
TfL says the test uses these two types:
| Type | What you do |
|---|---|
| Multiple choice | Choose the right answer from the options. |
| Complete the sentence | Add the missing words to finish a sentence. |
Some providers also mention drag and drop and reading questions. TfL does not list these. See SERU test format and complete the sentence questions.
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Why the number matters less than you think
The topics are what count. TfL lists them: the PHV (London) Act 1998 and the Equality Act 2010, passengers with protected characteristics, protecting children and adults at risk, passenger and driver safety, and road and vehicle safety. Learn these well and the number of questions will not matter. TfL also says you will be given time to prepare for the assessment.
Do a timed mock to get used to the pace. Read each question to the end before you choose.
Questions
How many questions in the SERU test?
TfL does not publish it for private hire. 37 is commonly reported. Our mocks use 37.
How many questions in the SERU test, TfL?
For the taxi SERU, TfL says 36 questions. For private hire, TfL does not publish a number on the pages we checked.
SERU exam: how many questions do I need to pass?
TfL does not publish the private hire pass mark. If the test has 37 questions and the mark is 60%, it would be 23. This is not confirmed.
How long is the SERU test?
TfL does not publish it for private hire. 45 minutes is commonly reported. The taxi SERU is about one hour.
What types of questions are in SERU?
TfL says multiple choice questions and sentences where you add missing words.