Driving lessons for all type of Driver Training – Learners, ADI’s, Fleet & Taxi Training
With a wide network of DfT Approved Driving Instructors at Grade 5 or above throughout Merseyside, we can provide a variety of structured training and driving lessons that meets the needs of pre- and post-test drivers.
Our objective is to provide high quality training that reflects the needs and aspirations of each individual candidate. Instead of the usual ‘one size fits all’ approach to driving instruction, we tailor our tuition and lessons to the individual.
Poor driver behaviour is the cause of 95% of car crashes: Directions’ tuition and coaching targets behaviour and attitude as well as driving skills.
We can provide all the training you need including:
- Learner Driver Training & Pass Plus
- Advanced Driver Training
- Fleet & Taxi Driver Training
- ADI Driving Instructor Training parts 1, 2 & 3
- ADI check test training
- NVQ Assessments
Cabology Questions – Taxi Tests
(Only the questions in bold print must be used on Black Cab style taxi tests. )
Example questions:
Q. What is the length, width and/or height of the cab you are now with?
A. See * below
Q. What are the correct tyre pressures for the cab you are now with?
A. See * below
Q. Whilst driving a taxicab, how would you know if the rear automatic door locking system became inoperative?
A. The warning light on the dashboard will illuminate (green with black key icon)
Q If the tyre pressures of the vehicle you are driving are 35psi at the front and 40psi at the rear, what would you consider the correct pressure for the spare to be?
A. 40psi, because it would be easier to deflate than inflate a tyre at the roadside
Q. As a Hackney Carriage driver, what is your main responsibility?
A. The safety and comfort of your passengers.
Q. How would you show consideration for passengers alighting from your vehicle?
A. Stop close to the kerb and avoid proximity to Obstructions (street furniture, trees etc)
Q. As a licensed taxi driver, what must you carry with you at all times?
A. Cab drivers licence and badge (displayed in a conspicuous place)
Q. If you found an item of property left in your taxicab, what would you do with it?
A. Hand it into a Police Station within 24 hours.
Q. What is the minimum legal requirement of a tyre tread depth?
A. 1.6mm across three quarters of the width of the tyre, around the entire circumference, with no cuts or bulges in the tyre wall.
Q If the tyre pressures of the vehicle you are driving are 35psi at the front and 40psi at the rear, what would you consider the correct pressure for the spare to be?
A. 40psi; because it would be easier to deflate than inflate a tyre at the roadside.
Q As a Private Hire taxi driver, what is your main responsibility?
A. The safety and comfort of your passengers.
Q. How would you show consideration for passengers alighting from your vehicle?
A. Stop close to the kerb and avoid proximity to obstructions (street furniture ,trees etc)
* TAXI SPECIFICATIONS
TX1:
Length 4580m/m 180.45in
Width (mirrors out) 2036m/m 80.22in
Height 1834m/m 72.26in
Tyre pressures: front 35psi rear 40psi
TX11:
As for TX1 except for length, which is: 4575mm 180.00in
LT1. FX4 Fairway:
Length 4580m/m 180.45in
Width 1750m/m 69.00in
Height 1755m/m 69.50in
Tyre pressures: front 35psi front 36psi
Metrocab series 3 & TTT:
Length 4505m/m 177.38in
Width 1770m/m 69.69in
Height 1755m/m 69.50in
CAR + TRAILER TESTS (B+E) SAFETY CHECK QUESTIONS
CAR + TRAILER TESTS (B+E) SAFETY CHECK QUESTIONS
Combination 1
Open the bonnet, identify where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.
Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings.
Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working.
Applying the indicators or hazard warning switch and checking functioning of all indicators.
Tell me the main safety factors involved in loading this vehicle.
The load should be distributed evenly throughout the trailer. Heavy items should be loaded as low as possible so that they are mainly over the axle(s). Bulkier, lighter items should be distributed to give a suitable ‘nose weight’ at the towing coupling. The nose weight should never exceed the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
Tell me the main safety factors involved in securing a load on this vehicle
Any load must be carried so that it does not endanger other road users. It must be securely stowed within the size and weight limits for the vehicle. The load needs to be secure so that it cannot move or fall from the vehicle when cornering or braking.
Show me how you would check that your vehicle & trailer doors are secure
Physical checks should be made to ensure that windows, roof-light and all doors, including cargo doors, are properly closed.
Combination 2
Tell me how you would check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
No cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central ¾ of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference.
Show me how you would check that the horn is working (off road only).
Check is carried out by using control (turn on ignition if necessary).
Tell me the main safety factors involved in loading this vehicle.
The load should be distributed evenly throughout the trailer. Heavy items should be loaded as low as possible so that they are mainly over the axle(s). Bulkier, lighter items should be distributed to give a suitable ‘nose weight’ at the towing coupling. The nose weight should never exceed the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
Tell me the main safety factors involved in securing a load on this vehicle
Any load must be carried so that it does not endanger other road users. It must be securely stowed within the size and weight limits for the vehicle. The load needs to be secure so that it cannot move or fall from the vehicle when cornering or braking.
Show me how you would check that your vehicle & trailer doors are secure
Physical checks should be made to ensure that windows, rooflight and all doors, including cargo doors, are properly closed.
Combination 3
Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level.
Identify high/low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level.
Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear.
Demonstrate by applying parking brake that when it is fully applied it secures itself, and is not at the end of the working travel.
Tell me the main safety factors involved in loading this vehicle.
The load should be distributed evenly throughout the trailer. Heavy items should be loaded as low as possible so that they are mainly over the axle(s). Bulkier, lighter items should be distributed to give a suitable ‘nose weight’ at the towing coupling. The nose weight should never exceed the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
Tell me the main safety factors involved in securing a load on this vehicle
Any load must be carried so that it does not endanger other road users. It must be securely stowed within the size and weight limits for the vehicle. The load needs to be secure so that it cannot move or fall from the vehicle when cornering or braking.
Show me how you would check that your vehicle & trailer doors are secure
Physical checks should be made to ensure that windows, roof-light and all doors, including cargo doors, are properly closed.
