The knowledge, a test that all blackcab drivers in london must pass to secure a licence, should be scrapped in its current form, the capitals conservatives say. Full text of the knowledge book bilgi kitabi see other formats. Taxi drivers and the importance of the knowledge telegraph. A copy of the guide to learning the knowledge of london the blue book. Taxi drivers and the importance of the knowledge visitors to the london olympics can be assured of one thing their cab driver will know where they are going thanks to a rigorous test that.
Look at life taxi taxi 1960 the knowledge knowledgepics. These routes, know in the trade as runs can be found in the guide to learning the knowledge of london more commonly known as the blue book, even though for decades the cover has been pink, which is issued to anyone who wants to. The most up to date link runs connecting the end of one blue book run to the next. This is where the blue book is required, a handbook for budding taxi drivers which contains all of these routes and landmarks. If you are learning the taxi knowledge of london to become a licensed black cab driver you will need to complete the 320 blue book runs. As the brain remembers image more effectively than words we associate all of our points with pictures helping you to memorize points easier. But the knowledge is not simply a matter of wayfinding. It is also useful for both undergraduate and graduate students in information technology. Plenty of space for your own notes, no need to take a notepad out on the road. Call to scrap current london cab driver knowledge test. Channel 4s london cabbie documentary reveals the worlds toughest taxi test theres a rigorous fourstage examination process for hopeful black cab drivers.
What is the knowledge taxi test and why is the exam taken. There are 320 blue book runs just simple routes crisscrossing london which. So today i thought it might be possible to listen in to a knowledge student undertaking an examination. When you are accepted to start the knowledge you are given the blue book the fact that the cover of mine was pink is somewhat irrelevant, the cover was once blue so it remains forever known as the blue book. Blue book run arrival and departure highlighted routes. Business knowledge for it in insurance is an invaluable reference handbook for it professionals. Black cabbies in the capital must learn some 320 routes through 25,000 streets off by heart in. This page has been created to help those people who are preparing for the taxi knowledge test in bradford. Most people who apply to become a licensed taxi driver and take the knowledge of london exam use a scooter to help learn the runs. Produced in a a4 landscape 4 hole punched single sheet format for ease of use and storage.
The knowledge, londons legendary taxidriver test, puts up a fight in the age of gps. The knowledge, londons legendary taxidriver test, puts. Many people have asked for us to provide this in a. Learn the knowledge of london transport for london. This book contains the complete set of blue book runs that you will need for the knowledge of london.
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