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PCO licence test practice: free mock tests
PCO licence test practice is free to start here. A new London private hire applicant takes three TfL assessments: SERU, the English speaking and listening test, and the topographical test. Pick one below and try a free practice.
Try a free SERU mock
37 practice questions in 45 minutes, scored, every answer explained. No sign-up.
Start free Mock 1The three tests in one table
Fees and the topographical pass mark are from TfL. TfL does not publish the private hire SERU pass mark on the pages we checked.
| Test | Fee: first / resit | Pass mark | Free practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERU | £40 / £30 | Not published for private hire (taxi SERU: 60%) | SERU Mock 1 |
| English speaking and listening (B1) | £40 / £30 | 18 out of 30 | English practice |
| Topographical | £40 / £30 | 60% or above (scored out of 100) | Map practice |
New applicants are normally allowed three attempts at each test. Check all the fees and TfL’s pages for the latest.
SERU practice
SERU stands for Safety, Equality and Regulatory Understanding. It is a computer-based test of multiple choice questions and sentences with missing words. It is based on the PHV Driver’s Handbook. Our questions are original, written from that handbook, with a source on each one.
You will find more in the SERU mock test guide and the SERU test questions page.
English speaking and listening practice
This is a short spoken test at B1 level, delivered by PeopleCert under the LanguageCert name. You talk with an AI examiner here, and you get estimated feedback. It is practice, not a prediction.
See also the test format.
Topographical test practice
This test is about reading a map and planning routes. It is separate from SERU. TfL says it is computer based, with three route questions and multiple choice questions on a map.
Read our topographical test guide too.
A simple plan
- Try SERU Mock 1 and see which handbook sections are weak.
- Do one English practice set each day for a week.
- Practise routes on the map tool.
- Read TfL’s own pages for the latest rules.
We are independent. We are not TfL, PeopleCert or LanguageCert. For licensing questions, ask TfL.
Questions
Is there a free PCO licence test practice?
Yes. You can try SERU Mock 1, one English test set and map practice for free, with no sign-up. A paid pass opens everything.
Is there a PCO licence mock test?
Yes. We have 10 timed SERU mock tests with 37 questions each. Mock 1 is free. Our mocks are practice, not the TfL test.
Is there a TfL PCO mock test or practice test?
TfL itself links to an online assessment guide with knowledge checks. LanguageCert has a practice paper for the English test. Our tests are independent practice.
Where can I find PCO test questions?
Our questions are original. They are not TfL’s questions. TfL does not give copies of its tests. Use the handbook and practice to learn the topics.
What are the PCO licence test questions about?
SERU covers safety, equality and rules for private hire drivers. The English test is a spoken conversation. The topographical test is about maps and routes.
How many PCO tests do I take?
A new private hire applicant takes SERU, the English speaking and listening test and the topographical test. TfL lists the full requirements.