Taxi and Ride-hailing Vehicle Combined Written Test


The Taxi and Ride-hailing Vehicle Combined Written Test has been opened for application since 3 August 2026. The first batch of candidates shall take the combined written test from mid-September 2026 onwards. Applicants can submit the application via the website of Online Booking for Driving Tests (details at www.gov.hk/drivingtest).  The arrangements for individuals who obtained a pass result in the Taxi Written Test are as follows:

  1. May apply for a full driving licence for Taxi within three years from the passing date of the test and within a year of completion of the Pre-Service Course for Taxi Driver;
  2. If the date of passing the Taxi Written Test is over 3 years at the time of application for the full driving licence for taxi, a candidate must take the Taxi and Ride-hailing Vehicle Combined Written Test before he or she may apply for a full driving licence for taxi and / or a ride-hailing vehicle driving permit.

Individuals already holding a valid taxi full driving licence may apply for a ride-hailing vehicle driving permit direct and is not required to take the Taxi and Ride-hailing Vehicle Combined Written Test.

The Taxi and Ride-hailing Vehicle Combined Written Test comprises two parts, all of which should be answered by candidates within the time limit. Below are the test criteria:

Number of Questions Form of Questions Passing Criteria Time Allowed
Part A：
Taxi and Ride-hailing Vehicle Operation		 30

Multiple Choices

Knowledge on taxi and ride-hailing passenger transport service
(Choose one answer from four options)

Location Questions
(Choose one answer from four options)

Route Questions
(Choose one answer from three options)

 Answer 25 or more questions correctly 45 minutes
Part B:
Road Users' Code		 35 Multiple Choices
(Choose one answer from three options)		 Answer 30 or more questions correctly

To score an overall 'PASS' result, a candidate must answer all questions within the time limit, and be able to meet the passing criteria in each of the two parts.

Part A: Taxi and Ride-hailing Vehicle Operation

This part is to test candidates' knowledge on (i) providing taxi and ride-hailing passenger transport service, and (ii) locations in Hong Kong, as well as the route planning capacity of candidates. Questions in this part are set based on the booklet "Taxi and Ride-hailing Vehicle Operation", and prepared by making reference to the "Hong Kong Guide" published by the Survey & Mapping Office of the Lands Department.

Part B: Road Users' Code

This part is to test the candidates' knowledge on road traffic regulations and safe driving. Questions are set based on the "Road Users' Code".

For more details of the Taxi and Ride-hailing Vehicle Combined Written Test, please refer to "Guide to Taxi and Ride-hailing Vehicle Combined Written Test".

Sample Questions

Sample questions for the two parts of the test are as follows:

Part A: Taxi and Ride-hailing Vehicle Operation 

Knowledge on Taxi and Ride-hailing Passenger Transport Service 

1. Which of the following is incorrect: 

  1. Check the windows for cracks before driving 
  2. No need to consider the number of passengers 
  3. Be aware of your surroundings while driving 
  4. Ensure passengers do not leave any personal belongings behind in the carriage 

Correct answer: B 
2. You must not place more than ______ mobile telecommunication device(s) in the front area while driving: 

  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 5

Correct answer: A 

Location Questions
3. Sino Plaza

  1. Tai Wai
  2. Sham Shui Po
  3. Yuen Long
  4. Causeway Bay

Correct answer: D
4. Southorn Centre

  1. Tsim Sha Tsui
  2. Prince Edward
  3. Wan Chai
  4. Aberdeen

Correct answer: C
Route Questions
5. Which of the given options is the most direct viable route under normal traffic condition when driving from Grand Promenade, Sai Wan Ho to Diocesan Boys' School, Mong Kok, assuming tunnel toll (if applicable) is not a factor to be considered?

  1. Driving through Eastern Harbour Crossing, Kwun Tong Road, Lung Cheung Road and Chuk Yuen Road
  2. Driving through Gloucester Road, Cross Harbour Tunnel and Princess Margaret Road
  3. Driving through Central-Wan Chai Bypass Tunnel, Connaught Road Central, Western Harbour Crossing, West Kowloon Highway and Lai Cheung Road

Correct answer: B
6. Which of the given options is the most direct viable route under normal traffic condition when driving from Panda Hotel, Tsuen Wan to Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal, Sheung Wan, assuming tunnel toll (if applicable) is not a factor to be considered?

  1. Driving through Tsing Kwai Highway, West Kowloon Highway and Western Harbour Crossing
  2. Driving through Tsing Yi South Bridge, Stonecutters Bridge, Tsing Sha Highway, West Kowloon Highway and Western Harbour Crossing
  3. Driving through Lung Cheung Road, Chuk Yuen Road, Waterloo Road, Princess Margaret Road, Cross Harbour Tunnel, and Gloucester Road

Correct answer: A

Part B: Road Users' Code

1. As soon as you have driven through a stretch of flooded road, you should

  1. flash your headlamps to warn the approaching traffic
  2. sound the horn to warn the tailgating vehicles
  3. try your brakes

Correct answer: C ( Road Users' Code P.87)
2. Red sign post for no stopping restriction is used to represent no stopping within ________.

  1. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  2. 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  3. 7 a.m. - midnight

Correct answer: C (Road Users' Code P. 91)
3. In the misty weather, when you see this sign, you should:

Roadworks Reflective Sign


  1. Drive past the site at normal speed to avoid blocking the persons and vehicles working on or near the roadway
  2. Slow down and keep a safe distance, and be prepared for persons and vehicles working on or near the roadway moving unexpectedly close to or into the open traffic lanes
  3. Stop immediately and do not drive past the sign. This sign will be removed only after the misty weather disappears

Correct answer: B (Road Users' Code P. 87 and 88)
Test Centre and Language for Taxi and Ride-hailing Vehicle Combined Written Test

  • The computerized Taxi and Ride-hailing Vehicle Combined Written Test is held at the written test centre of the Transport Department at Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices. Candidates may practice at the Kiosks located in the test centre before taking the test to get familiar with the operation of computerized writen test.

When attending the Taxi and Ride-hailing Vehicle Combined Written Test, candidates can choose Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese or English as the test language on the computer screen.
What documents should be brought along when attending Taxi and Ride-hailing Vehicle Combined Written Test?
  1. Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card for Hong Kong permanent residents / Hong Kong Identity Card for Hong Kong residents / passport or valid travel document for non Hong Kong residents (previously registered in the Transport Department; defaced or expired documents will not be accepted);
  2. Valid full driving licence of Hong Kong; and
  3. Test appointment letter
Procedures of Written Tests
  • After arriving at the Transport Department, please wait at the Driving Test Appointment Office lobby first.
  • Please queue up to enter the written test waiting area according to the instructions of the staff, and switch off the mobile phone and all electronic devices with alarm functions (e.g. smart watches).
  • In the written test waiting area, please pay attention to the test instructions explained by the invigilators, and then enter the examination room for registration as instructed by the invigilators.
  • After completing the registration, candidates will be assigned to a computer. After settling down, candidates can follow the computer instructions to take the written test.
  • After the test is finished, please pay attention to the instructions on the computer screen for collecting the results.
Frequently Asked Questions

For arrangements relating to appointments, rechecking of wrongly answered questions, postponement etc., as well as other general notes for candidates, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions, the driving test index page and the back page of the appointment letter.