Transport Department - Part A Test (Written Test) and Taxi Written Test

Candidates who wish to obtain a full driving license for non-commercial vehicles must pass the relevant driving tests of non-commercial vehicles, including Part A Test (Written Test), Part B Test (Intermediate Test / Competence Test) and Part C Test (Road Test). In addition, candidates who wish to apply for a full driving license for taxi must pass the Taxi Written Test.

The Part A Test (Written Test) and the Taxi Written Test are conducted in the written test centre of the Transport Department and are computerised. Candidates can familiarise themselves with the interface of the computerised written test and practice the touch screen features in the Kiosks located at the Driving Test Appointment Office lobby.

The Test Criteria of the Part A Test (Written Test)

The questions of the Part A Test (Written Test) are mainly based on the "Road Users' Code" ("the Code"), which would be distributed to candidates who apply for the learner's driving licence or for the driving test of non-commercial vehicles for the first time.

In addition, the latest updates in road traffic related legislation, driving rules and information will be included in the scope of Part A Test (Written Test) and Taxi Written Test. Candidates need to be conversant with the revised test materials before taking the test. For details, please refer to Updated Scope of Written Test

Below are the test criteria of Part A Test (Written Test):

Written Test	Number of Questions	Form of Questions	Passing Criteria	Time Allowed
Part A Test (Written Test)	20	Multiple-choice questions (Choose one answer from three options)	Answer 16 or more questions correctly	20 minutes

The Test Criteria of the Taxi Written Test

The Taxi Written Test comprises two parts:

Part A: Taxi Operation

This part is to test candidates' knowledge on (i) the guidelines and regulations related to the taxi industry, and (ii) locations in Hong Kong. Questions in this part are set based on the "Taxi Operation Booklet", contents of which are extracts of relevant topics from the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) and Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) Regulations of the Road Traffic Ordinance (Chapter 374), 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".

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

	Number of questions	Form of Questions	Passing Criteria	Time Allowed
Part A: Taxi Operation	40	Multiple Choices Taxi Regulations (Choose one answer from four options) Location Questions (Choose one answer from four options) Route Questions (Choose one answer from three options)	Answer 34 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	45 minutes

Please note that the latest updates in road traffic related legislation, driving rules and information have been included in the Part B: Road Users' Code of Taxi Written Test. In addition, the department will update the "Taxi Operation Booklet" on a timely basis. Candidates should visit the website of the Transport Department regularly and be conversant with the revised test materials before taking the test. For details, please refer to Updated Scope of Written Test.

For more details on the Taxi Written Test, please refer to "Guide to Taxi Written Test".

Documents Required when Attending Written Tests
- A valid Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card / Hong Kong Identity Card / an alternative identity document previously registered in the Transport Department;
- A valid full driving licence (if applicable); and
- The test appointment letter.
Procedures of Written Tests
- After arriving at the Transport Department on 2/F of the Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, please wait at the Driving Test Appointment Office lobby (outside Counter 31) first.
- When announcement is made to call candidates for the test time allotted to you, please follow the instructions of the staff and queue up to enter the examination room.
- When queuing up, please pay attention to the test instructions explained by the staff, switch off the mobile phone and all electronic devices with alarm functions (e.g. smart watches), and then enter the examination room for registration as directed.
- 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.