Wolverhampton — Complete 2026 Knowledge Test Guide
City of Wolverhampton Council Licensing. Focus: Safeguarding (CSE, County Lines, Modern Slavery)
The Wolverhampton knowledge test is a mandatory assessment for all applicants for a Wolverhampton hackney carriage or private hire driver licence. It tests your understanding of licensing law, driver conduct, safeguarding, equality duties and local topography.
Key facts
- Issued by: City of Wolverhampton Council Licensing.
- Cost: £35 knowledge test fee.
- Attempts: 3 attempts; further attempts at council discretion.
- Closed book unless otherwise stated by the licensing officer.
- Bring photo ID and your application reference on the day.
| Section | Questions | Marks each | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safeguarding scenarios | 12 | 1 mark | CSE indicators, county lines, modern slavery, reporting. |
| Licensing conditions | 8 | 1 mark | Display of badge, vehicle plate, dress code, complaints. |
| Equality & Disability | 5 | 1 mark | Equality Act, assistance dogs, accessibility. |
| Topography (Wolverhampton) | 5 | 1 mark | Local roads, landmarks, hospitals. |
You need 80% to pass.
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
Recognising grooming, vulnerable young passengers, safe reporting.
County Lines
Drug supply networks using young people; signs to look for as a driver.
Modern Slavery Act 2015
Trafficking indicators, duty to report, Modern Slavery Helpline.
Driver Standards
Wolverhampton Conditions of Licence, badge display, dashcam policy.
Passenger Capacity
Maximum passengers as per plate; no children on laps.
Equality Act Duties
Assistance dogs, no extra charge, wheelchair-accessible vehicle duties.
- Spend 60% of revision time on safeguarding — it is the largest section.
- Learn the four CSE warning signs and the Modern Slavery Helpline (08000 121 700).
- Always pick the answer that involves reporting to police / safeguarding lead — never confront.
- Read the Wolverhampton Safeguarding Booklet (issued at application) cover to cover.
- Practise scenarios out loud — the test is heavily scenario-based.
- 1
Confronting the suspect directly
Always observe, do not intervene. Report to police on 101 (or 999 if immediate danger).
- 2
Assuming safeguarding only applies to children
Vulnerable adults (elderly, disabled, intoxicated) are equally protected.
- 3
Forgetting passive observation
You must report concerns even without proof — the authorities investigate.
- 4
Treating safeguarding as common sense
There are specific reporting routes and definitions you must know by name.
- Read the Wolverhampton council handbook section by section.
- Practise UKPHD's Wolverhampton mock test in Practice Mode until you score 90%+.
- Switch to Exam Mode (timed, randomised) at least 5 times before your sitting.
- Review every wrong answer — find the rule in the handbook before moving on.
- For topography, drive (or virtually drive) the routes — don't just memorise postcodes.
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