Hong Kong Taxi Written Test exam-day guide
Hong Kong Taxi Written Test · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Original Hong Kong Identity Card (HKID)
Bring the physical card, not a photocopy or a photo on your phone. Your identity is checked against your test appointment before you are admitted. If you hold a non-permanent ID or use a passport as your identification document, confirm with the Transport Department in advance which original document they will accept.
Test appointment confirmation / notice
Bring whatever written confirmation the Transport Department issued for your session (appointment slip, letter or electronic confirmation). Check the date, time, centre and the paper or part of the test you are sitting against it the day before.
Proof of fee payment, if payment is not already settled
Test and licensing fees and the accepted payment methods are set by the Transport Department and can change. Confirm the current amount, whether it must be paid before the test day, and which payment methods are accepted at the counter.
Photographs, if a licence application is made at the same visit
Photograph requirements and whether they are needed at the test stage rather than at licence application vary by service. Confirm with the Transport Department whether you need to bring photographs on the test day.
Spectacles or contact lenses if you need them for reading
The test is a written/computer-based paper. If you normally use corrective lenses for close reading, bring them and wear them - you will not be given extra time because you cannot read the screen or paper comfortably.
Confirmed language version of the paper
The test is offered in Chinese and English. Confirm which version you are registered for well before the test day; changing language at the counter may not be possible. Practise reading your revision material in that same language.
Venue address, travel plan and arrival buffer
Note the exact test centre address and plan to arrive 15–30 minutes early to allow for identity checks and seating. Check the journey in advance, including any planned transport disruptions on the day.
Money/Octopus card for transport and incidentals
Keep small change or a stored-value card for transport, lockers or nearby services. Do not rely on your phone, which will normally have to be switched off and stored during the test.
Light snack and water for before the session
Eat and drink before you enter the test room. Confirm with the centre whether any drink or food may be taken into the waiting area or test room - assume nothing may be taken in.
Any approved special-accommodation confirmation
If you have requested extra time, a separate room, or another adjustment for a disability or medical condition, bring the written confirmation of the approved arrangement. Such requests normally must be made in advance, not on the day.
Revision notes left outside the test room
Bring summary notes for last-minute review in the waiting area only. Notes, books, smart watches and phones are not permitted at the desk, so plan where you will leave them.
Plan the day
Re-confirm the logistics: date, time, centre address, language version of the paper and the fee position. Contact the Transport Department immediately if anything on your appointment does not match what you expected.
Switch from learning new material to consolidating. Reread your notes on the Taxi Ordinance (Cap. 374) and its subsidiary regulations, the Road Users' Code, and Hong Kong geography and route planning - the three areas the written test covers.
Do at least one full timed practice run under exam conditions: no notes, no phone, answer every question, then review your errors and note the topic of each mistake.
Pack the checklist items in one bag - original HKID, appointment confirmation, payment evidence if required, glasses, pen if the session is paper-based. Check the centre's opening arrangements and your travel time at the hour you will actually travel.
Do a light review of your weakest two or three topics only. Stop studying early enough to sleep properly; fatigue costs more marks than one extra hour of revision gains.
Eat a proper meal, dress comfortably, and leave with enough buffer to arrive 15–30 minutes early. Switch your phone off before you enter the waiting area.
Read the instructions and confirm the number of questions, the time allowed and the pass requirement for each paper before you start. Raise your hand and ask the invigilator if anything is unclear - asking about procedure is allowed.
Work through the paper at a steady pace: answer the questions you know first, mark the doubtful ones, and return to them. Never leave a question blank unless the format penalises wrong answers - confirm the marking rule with the provider.
In the final minutes, check that every question has an answer, that your answers align with the question numbers, and that your name and candidate details are correct before you hand in or submit.
Rules to check
Bring your original HKID. Photocopies, expired documents and images on a phone are not acceptable identification for admission to a driving-related test.
Phones, smart watches, notes and study material must be switched off and stored away from your desk for the whole session. Using them in the test room is normally treated as misconduct and can void your result.
Follow the invigilator's instructions on seating, starting, stopping and handing in. Do not talk to other candidates once the test has begun; raise your hand if you need assistance.
The test covers taxi regulations, traffic rules and Hong Kong route/area knowledge, and you must meet the pass requirement for the paper or papers you are sitting. Confirm the current paper structure, number of questions, time allowed and pass mark with the Transport Department before the test day, as these are subject to change.
If you arrive late you may be refused admission and lose the fee. Confirm the centre's cut-off policy with the provider in advance.
If you do not pass, you normally need to book and pay for another attempt. Confirm the rebooking procedure, waiting period and fee with the Transport Department rather than assuming you can resit immediately.
Any request for special accommodation, a change of language version or a change of session must be made in advance through the official channel. Counter staff are not obliged to accommodate requests made on the day.