SERU
Is the SERU test open book?
Is the SERU test open book? TfL’s private hire SERU pages do not say that it is. Some training providers say the handbook is provided, but we found no TfL page that confirms it, so check your booking confirmation or ask TfL.
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- For taxi drivers, TfL says the handbook is available for reference during the SERU. That is a different test.
- In TPH Notice 01/24, TfL said it intended to trial making the private hire handbook available during SERU. It also said the assessment “is not and has never intended to be a memory test”.
- TfL’s current private hire SERU page and driver policy do not say that the test is open book.
What to do
Read your TfL booking confirmation and the guide it sends. If it is not clear, ask TfL. We cannot tell you the rule that applies to your appointment.
Prepare as if it is not open book. Even if the handbook is there, time is limited, and looking up every answer takes too long.
How to study the handbook
- Read one chapter at a time. Write down key rules in your own words.
- Do the knowledge checks in TfL’s online assessment guide.
- Practise by chapter. Our questions show the handbook section for each answer.
- Do a timed mock to practise reading fast.
The test is based on the PHV Driver’s Handbook. Words in the glossary and website links in the handbook are not tested. See our handbook guide and study guide.
Practise
Questions
Is the SERU test open book?
TfL’s private hire SERU pages do not say so. The taxi SERU is open book. Check your booking confirmation or ask TfL.
Is the SERU open book for private hire drivers?
TfL said in 2024 that it intended to trial this. We found no current TfL private hire page that confirms it.
Can I bring the handbook to the SERU?
TfL does not say that on the pages we checked. Do not bring anything unless TfL tells you.
Why do some websites say SERU is open book?
Some providers say so. We could not confirm it on a TfL page, so we do not repeat it as a fact.
How should I study if it is open book?
Study as if it is not. Know the main rules, and use the handbook only to check details.