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It instructs applicants to complete an online application, complete a DBS check, and book an assessment with Licensing covering the knowledge test (licence conditions), general maths, and the highway code. Applicants must also pass a driving assessment with approved providers and submit a pass certificate, then complete a qualification course through listed colleges. 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Complete an online application at  \n[https://l](https://l)[icensing.ipswich.gov.uk/PAforLalpacLIVE/1/WcaHome](icensing.ipswich.gov.uk/PAforLalpacLIVE/1/WcaHome) ;  \n2. You will be sent an email regarding completing a DBS check (please see DBS application process at Appendix B);  \n3. Book an appointment with Licensing to undertake the assessment  \n(Knowledge Test) on the Conditions of Licence for a Combined Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver (Appendix H) , some general maths and highway code;  \n4. Undertake a driving assessment with one of the companies listed below and submit a pass certificate to the Council  \nTotal Driving:  \n[https://www.totaldriving.net/advanced-car/taxi-phv-driver-training/](https://www.totaldriving.net/advanced-car/taxi-phv-driver-training/ then)[ then](https://www.totaldriving.net/advanced-car/taxi-phv-driver-training/ then) go to‘Make Enquiry’ and select the training required as Taxi/PHV Driver  \n(assessment) .  \nThe Blue Lamp Trust:  \n[https://www.bluelamptrust.org.uk/?f=Driver_Training/taxi_driver_assessment](https://www.bluelamptrust.org.uk/?f=Driver_Training/taxi_driver_assessment).  \nphp  \nPriority Training:  \n[https://www.prioritydrivertraining.co.uk/taxi-assessments/](https://www.prioritydrivertraining.co.uk/taxi-assessments/)  \n[or by phone 07770936682](or by phone 07770936682) .  \nMann Fleet Solutions:  \n[https://www.mannfleettaxitesting.co.uk/](https://www.mannfleettaxitesting.co.uk/)  \nor by phone 07921777667  \nGreen Penny:  \n[https://greenpenny.co.uk/product/taxidrivingassessments/](https://greenpenny.co.uk/product/taxidrivingassessments/)  \n[or by phone 0330 111 7230](or by phone 0330 111 7230) .  \nDriveTech:  \n[www.drivetech.co.uk](www.drivetech.co.uk)  \n0345 373 1360  \n5. Obtain a qualification in the course “Introduction to the role of a Professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver” through one of the colleges listed below and submit a pass certificate to the Council-  \nSuffolk New College [https://www.suffolk.ac.uk/](https://www.suffolk.ac.uk/ or)[ or](https://www.suffolk.ac.uk/ or)  \nWest Suffolk College [https://www.wsc.ac.uk/](https://www.wsc.ac.uk/)  \n6. Submit a completed medical examination form on the prescribed form from the Council which has been completed by your own GP or by one who has access to your medical records.  \nOnce you have submitted:  \n✓ your DBS certificate,  \n✓ passed the assessment ,  \n✓ submitted a pass certificate for a driving assessment,  \n✓ submitted a certificate of qualification in the training course“Introduction to the role of a Professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver”  \n✓ submitted a medical form completed by your own GP, or a GP at the practice you are registered with or a GP who has access to your medical records , which confirms that you meet the DVLA Group 2 medical standards of fitness to drive ,  \n✓ paid the appropriate licence fee.  \nAnd provided there are no criminal or motoring convictions or cautions, a combined hackney carriage and private hire driver’s licence will be issued to you for a maximum of 3 years.","cbCaitmUW0vH8j9C","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitmUW0vH8j9C","pdf",164954,"English","# Application process\n## Online application and DBS check\n## Knowledge test and driving assessment\n## Qualification course and medical examination\n## Licence issuance and validity","[{\"question\":\"What are the first steps to apply for the combined Hackney carriage/private hire driver’s licence?\",\"answer\":\"Complete the online application and then complete the DBS check as instructed by email. 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