SERU Mock
SERU reading questions and English level
TfL uses the SERU assessment to check your English reading and writing, so there is no separate reading or writing test. The handbook says passing SERU shows you have the skills required.
What TfL says
TfL’s English language requirement is level B1. Speaking and listening are tested in the English test with PeopleCert. Reading and writing are taken from your SERU result. So SERU is also, in effect, your reading and writing evidence.
The handbook says that reading and writing are not tested separately, and that passing SERU means you have the reading and writing skills TfL requires.
What kind of reading to expect
TfL says the questions are multiple choice and complete-the-sentence. You read each question and the answers carefully. Some prep websites say there are reading-passage questions. TfL does not say this on the pages we checked, so do not rely on it. Be ready to read a short situation and decide what a driver must do.
Ways to improve your reading
- Read the handbook slowly, one short part at a time.
- Underline words such as must, must not, may and should. They change the rule.
- Look up unknown words, then write the rule in your own words.
- Practise with questions and read each reason in English and in your own language.
If you have difficulty
If you have a condition that makes reading hard, such as dyslexia, tell TfL before you book. See reasonable adjustments.
On the speaking side, read the TfL English test format. Practise reading with free SERU Mock 1.
Questions
Is there a reading test in SERU?
There is no separate reading test. TfL uses SERU to check English reading and writing.
What English level do I need for SERU?
TfL’s English requirement is B1. SERU counts as evidence of reading and writing, and the English test covers speaking and listening.
Are there reading passages in the SERU test?
TfL describes multiple choice and complete-the-sentence questions. Some websites say there are reading passages, but TfL does not say so on the pages we checked.
Can I use a dictionary in the SERU test?
TfL’s pages we checked do not say. Ask TfL or read your booking guide.