I'm studying for my TDVL and trying to figure out where to spend my time. I've been driving for 3 years so the basic road rules aren't a concern, but the vocational-specific content is a lot to cover. The geography and landmark knowledge in particular feels endless - there's so much of the city to know and I'm not sure how granular the questions actually get.
My plan right now is 2 hours a day for the next 4 weeks, split between road regulations, passenger handling, and the local knowledge sections. I've been scoring around 70% on practice questions but I want to be at 85% before I book the actual test. The retake waiting period isn't something I want to deal with.
The passenger service and conduct section is one I've been mostly ignoring but a friend who took it last month said it was heavier than expected. Things like fare dispute procedures, accessibility requirements, and complaint handling apparently had a solid chunk of questions. Should I be giving that more attention?
Also wondering about the format - is it all multiple choice or are there any scenario-based or written components? The official site isn't super clear on this.
All multiple choice from what I remember. 60 questions and you get about 90 minutes. The geography section wasn't as granular as I feared - it's more about major landmarks, hospitals, transit hubs, and popular areas than obscure side streets. If you've been driving the city for 3 years you probably know more than you think.
Your friend is right about the passenger service section. When I took mine it was probably 25-30% of the questions. The accessibility requirements - specifically around wheelchair securing procedures and assistance protocols - had more detail than I expected. Study that section properly, don't skim it.
The fare and metering rules section caught me off guard. I knew the general rates but there were specific questions about surcharges, booking fees, and dispute resolution procedures that I hadn't studied. Scored 73% on my first attempt, came back 3 weeks later after drilling those sections and got 89%.
Four weeks is plenty of time. I prepped for 3 weeks, maybe 1.5 hours a day, and passed first time. Focus on the conduct and service sections since those separate people who think they know taxi rules from people who actually studied the vocational requirements specifically.