The most up to date link runs connecting the end of one blue book run to the next. The knowledge, londons legendary taxidriver test, puts up a fight in the age of gps. 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. Blue book run arrival and departure highlighted routes. What is the knowledge taxi test and why is the exam taken. First, we do something called the blue book, which is 320 runs that take you all the way around the city. It is also useful for both undergraduate and graduate students in information technology. Produced in a a4 landscape 4 hole punched single sheet format for ease of use and storage. For information about riding a scooter or bike safely visit scootersafelondon or bikesafelondon. What is the knowledge taxi test and why is the exam taken by londons black cab drivers so tough. Taxi drivers and the importance of the knowledge telegraph.
So today i thought it might be possible to listen in to a knowledge student undertaking an examination. 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. The knowledge and how to get it the knowledge comprises 320 routes which stretch across london. Call to scrap current london cab driver knowledge test. Look at life taxi taxi 1960 the knowledge knowledgepics.
It takes the average person between 2 and 4 years to learn the knowledge, a lot however depends on how much time and effort they are willing to dedicate in learning it. A look into whats involved in learning the knowledge of london. 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. Black cabbies in the capital must learn some 320 routes through 25,000 streets off by heart in. The knowledge, londons legendary taxidriver test, puts. Channel 4s london cabbie documentary reveals the worlds toughest taxi test theres a rigorous fourstage examination process for hopeful black cab drivers. Business knowledge for it in insurance is an invaluable reference handbook for it professionals. Blue book runs to learn for the knowledge of london.
Many people have asked for us to provide this in a. There are 320 blue book runs just simple routes crisscrossing london which. 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. This book contains the complete set of blue book runs that you will need for the knowledge of london. Lists 12 of book 1 are free prices for list 35 of book 1 are. Learn the knowledge of london transport for london. As the brain remembers image more effectively than words we associate all of our points with pictures helping you to memorize points easier.
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