SERU Mock
SERU test format: questions, time and question types
The SERU test is taken on a computer at a TfL assessment centre. It has multiple choice questions and sentences to complete by adding missing words. TfL does not publish the number of questions or the time limit.
What TfL says about the format
TfL says the assessment is computer-based and delivered by TfL staff at TfL offices. The questions are multiple choice, or complete a sentence by adding the missing words. The content comes from the PHV Driver’s Handbook.
TfL also says you will be given time to prepare. It says it makes reasonable adjustments where they are needed. See reasonable adjustments.
What is not published
TfL does not publish the number of questions, the time limit or the pass mark for the private hire SERU on the pages we checked. You will get a "what to expect" guide after your booking is confirmed.
Many people report 37 questions and 45 minutes. That is not from TfL, so do not rely on it. We use 37 questions and 45 minutes in our own mocks.
For comparison: the taxi test
TfL has published figures for the taxi SERU: 36 questions, about one hour, pass mark 60%, with the handbook open. These are not the private hire figures. Read SERU for taxi drivers.
Language and reading
The test is in English. TfL uses SERU to check your English reading and writing, so there is no separate reading and writing test. See SERU reading questions and complete-the-sentence questions.
Practise the format
Our SERU mock tests use the same two question types. Mock 1 is free.
See also how many questions are in the SERU test, is SERU open book and what SERU means.
Questions
How many questions are in the SERU test?
TfL does not publish this for private hire drivers. Many people report 37. Check your booking confirmation.
How long is the SERU test?
TfL does not publish a time limit for the private hire test. Many people report 45 minutes. Our mocks use 45 minutes.
Is the SERU test multiple choice?
Mostly, yes. TfL says it has multiple choice questions and questions where you complete a sentence by adding missing words.
Where do I take the SERU test?
At a TfL assessment centre, on a computer, with TfL staff.