Dublin's Premier Taxi Test Training School
SPSV Test Guide
Everything you need to know about the Taxi Driver Test - booking, requirements, course contents, and what to expect
Booking the SPSV Skills Test
How to register for your taxi driver test
Taxi Test Fee
€90
Payable by card or postal order
Required Information
You need your PPS Number when booking
Test Centres
5 test centres across Ireland. Choose any location convenient for you.
Taxi Driver Test Overview
Total Questions
Minutes Duration
Pass Rate Required
Important: Partial Pass
If you pass one module and fail the other, you have ONE YEAR to pass the remaining module. You only need to retake the module you failed.
Section 1: Industry Knowledge
Taxi regulations, licensing, and business operations
54 Questions
75%
Section 2: Area Knowledge
Dublin routes, landmarks, and local geography
36 Questions
75%
Area Knowledge Topics Covered
At the Test Centre
What to bring and when to arrive
Arrival Time
Arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled test time
Required ID
- Full Irish Driving Licence (Class B or higher)
- European Licence accepted by NTA
Documents Needed After Passing
Prepare these to complete your SPSV driver application
Pro Tip: Arrange these documents in advance so that after passing, you can submit your application immediately.
FORM 15/18 Application Form
Available from your local Garda station or can be printed online
SPSV Driver's License Fee Payment
Pay fees to NTA after passing. Receipt must be attached.
Tax Clearance Certificate
Arrange this certificate in advance from Revenue
SPSV Skills Certificate
Certificate received after passing the SPSV Skills Test
Full Irish Licence Copy
Class B minimum, must be at least one year old
Police Clearance Certificate
Required if you lived outside Ireland for more than one year
NDLS Driving History
Attach your NDLS driving history with the application
Three Identical Photographs
Size: 10cm by 7cm (passport-style photos)
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