Wheelchair Assessments

Demonstrate Safe, Professional Passenger Assistance
A practical assessment showing your ability to safely transport and assist passengers who use wheelchairs.

Key Details

Assessment Duration

30 minutes

Format

Practical assessment in a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV)

Assessor

DVSA Approved ADI and Fleet Accredited assessors

On Passing

BLT Driver Training Certificate, recognised by licensing authorities

Booking

Book and pay online; an assessor contacts you within 2–3 working days

The Wheelchair Assessment ensures you can safely and confidently assist passengers who use wheelchairs.

During the assessment, you will demonstrate your ability to:

Safely load and unload a wheelchair passenger
Secure and release the wheelchair using approved restraints
Maintain passenger comfort and safety
Communicate professionally and courteously
Carry out the process following correct manual-handling principles

This assessment is required for many licensing authorities when applying for, or renewing, a taxi or private hire licence for wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Cost: £45 (Including VAT)
Duration: 30 minutes

You can book and pay securely online. Once payment is received, a booking confirmation is sent to the candidate’s email address and a VAT payment receipt sent to the payee’s email address.

An assessor will contact you within 2–3 working days to arrange your date, time and location.

All assessments are conducted by DVSA Approved ADI and Fleet Accredited assessors.

Before your assessment can begin, you must present to the assessor a valid photo Driving Licence.

Failure to provide will result in your assessment being cancelled, and your fee forfeited.

You must provide a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) that meets licensing and insurance requirements.
The vehicle must have the appropriate equipment or ramp system fitted.
If you do not have a WAV you should contact a local taxi/private hire company and arrange to hire one for the assessment
The Assessor will provide the wheelchair to be used during the assessment.

To successfully pass you must demonstrate a high standard of safety across all aspects of the assessment.

You’ll receive a marking sheet whether you pass or fail.

If you pass, you’ll also receive a BLT Driver Training Certificate, recognised by licensing authorities nationwide.
If you do not pass, the marking sheet will highlight areas for improvement to help you prepare for another attempt (which must be rebooked and paid for).

We are unable to provide training in preparation for a wheelchair assessment. We suggest viewing the vehicle manufactures guidance online in preparation.

You must provide 7 days notice to cancel or change your assessment
You will need to rebook and pay again if you do not attend, are more than 5 minutes late for your assessment or do not cancel with 7 or more days notice.
If you need to cancel your assessment, you must notify us as soon as possible by emailing taxi@bltdrivertraining.co.uk
Refunds and reschedules are managed according to our official Cancellation Policy in the Terms and Conditions.
- Read the Full Terms and Conditions

If you book your assessment within 7 days of your preferred date, this is considered a short notice booking.

Short notice bookings are non-refundable once confirmed. Read the Full Terms and Conditions

Wheelchair Assessment Booking & Payment

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Candidate's Details

Candidate's Name*

First Last

Candidate's Date of Birth*

Candidate's Driving Licence Number (as shown on licence)*

Mobile Phone Number*

Email Address*

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Name of Local Licensing Authority*

Important Information!
Candidates are to answer 10 questions relating to the Highway Code.
3 Manoeuvres and a compulsory emergency stop

It will be the responsibility of the candidate to provide a suitable vehicle for the test and to demonstrate the following:

A valid MOT test certificate
A valid tax for the vehicle
A valid insurance policy
That it is in a roadworthy condition
That it is internally and externally clean

Important Message:

Private Hire – candidates are required to book a Taxi Assessment, and this will include:

Three districts and two places of local interest in Rutland taken at random and the candidate must be able to take the quickest route between each. When route planning, the candidate will need to consider possible roadworks and that the quickest route may not necessarily be the shortest route geographically.

Hackney Carriage – candidates are required to book a Combination Assessment, and this will include:

Knowledge of the county of Rutland and its environs.
A driving assessment to include 5 routes to specific destinations taken at random (if before attempting a street the candidate informs the assessor that they do not know its location an alternative street might be given on one occasion only).
Use of wheelchair accessibility features including embarking, securing, and disembarking the wheelchair. A wheelchair accessible vehicle is required for this element of the assessment.

Important Information! Portsmouth City Council candidates are only permitted to take 3 attempts at the assessment

Important Information! Please note that Southampton City Council will not licence drivers who have not held a full UK photo card licence, or equivalent, for 2 years or more.

Important Information! Bedford Borough Council candidates are only permitted to take 3 attempts at the assessment

Important message:

Private Hire – candidates are required to book a Taxi Assessment and this will include:

• Three districts and two places of local interest in Peterborough taken at random and the candidate must be able to take the quickest route between each. When route planning, the candidate will need to consider possible roadworks and that the quickest route may not necessarily be the shortest route geographically.
Hackney Carriage – candidates are required to book a Combination Assessment and this will include:

If you are applying for Hackney Carriage licence please book a Combination Assessment

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Billing Name and Address

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Cardholder's Name*

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Cardholder's Email Address*

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Cardholder's Address*

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Street Address Address Line 2 City County ZIP / Postal Code

Important Information

Please read carefully as this forms part of the Terms and Conditions for your Assessment.

For the test to take place you must;

Bring your photocard driver’s licence with you; this must be presented before the assessment.
Your licence should be at your current address and in date.
If you have the older style paper licence then you will need to bring an appropriate form of photo identification such as a passport.
You must provide a wheel chair accessible vehicle for the assessment.
Be punctual, if you are later than 5 minutes the test may be cancelled at the discretion of the examiner and you will still be charged.

The Assessment

Please allow 20 minutes for the assessment. You will be expected to:

Display competency in the assembly of the wheelchair ramp
Successfully manoeuvre wheelchair passenger into the vehicle
Secure firmly your wheelchair passenger
Safely unload passenger
Replace ramp to original position
Provide a running commentary throughout

You may change or cancel the assessment date by giving 7 days' notice by email. If you do not give the required notice, you will not receive a refund and a re-booking will attract the full fee.

We wish you luck with the assessment, if you require any further clarification or advice then please contact the office on 0300 777 0157 option 2.

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Preparing for Your Assessment

To give yourself the best chance of success, we strongly recommend that you take a driving lesson or assessment drive with an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) before booking your assessment.

You can also review these official resources to help you prepare:

For more preparation tips, see our Taxi Driver Support.

'Show Me, Tell Me’ Vehicle Safety Questions

(GOV.UK)

The Highway Code

(GOV.UK)

Driving Eyesight Rules

(GOV.UK)

How To Become A Licensed Taxi or Private Hire Driver

PDF Guide

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Wheelchair Assessments

Key Details

Wheelchair Assessment Booking & Payment

Candidate's Details

Candidate's Address

Billing Name and Address

Important Information

The Assessment

Support

Preparing for Your Assessment

Why Choose BLT Driver Training?

Need Help?

For preparation guidance, tips and answers to common questions, visit our support page or contact us.

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