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TAXI KNOWLEDGE TEST – ROUTES
Each test paper will include 8 randomly selected route questions from the list
below, 1 of which will be an ‘out of area’ route question which will involve a
location outside of the Vale of Glamorgan. Each test will also include 2
‘location’ questions where you will be asked which town/village a particular
landmark is located.
In relation to the route questions you can provide your answer by using road
names, landmarks, or even map drawings. The examiner will need to be able
to understand and follow your description, therefore you must ensure that
your answer is as clear and detailed as possible.
1.
Describe the most direct route from Llandough Hospital to Barry
Comprehensive School.
2.
Describe the most direct route from St Nicholas to Rhoose Point.
3.
Describe the most direct route from Cold Knap Gardens Barry
(gardens by the lake) to Highlight Park.
4.
Describe the most direct route from Cowbridge Town Hall to
Ystradowen.
5.
Describe the most direct route from the Old Penarthians Rugby
Club to Penarth Train Station.
6.
Describe the most direct route from Cowbridge Town Hall to Atlantic
College.
7.
Describe the most direct route from Penarth Esplanade (pier end) to
the Railway Hotel, Penarth.
8.
Describe the most direct route from Llantwit Major Train Station to
West House Country Hotel and Heritage Restaurant, Llantwit Major.
9.
Describe the most direct route from the Boverton Castle public
house to Llantwit Major Fire Station.
10.
Describe the most direct route from RAF St Athan Golf Club to
Fontygary Leisure Park.
11.
Describe the most direct route from Wenvoe Golf Club to the
Square, Dinas Powys.
12.
Describe the most direct route from Cosmeston Country Park to
Penarth Train Station.
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13.
Describe the most direct route from the Park Hotel, Barry to Cardiff
International Airport.
14.
Describe the most direct route from the Sir Samuel Romilly public
house to the main gate of Dow Corning.
15.
Describe the most direct route from Pendoylan Village to Dyffryn
Gardens.
16.
Describe the most direct route from Dinas Powys Train Station to
the Style Garden Centre, Wenvoe.
17.
Describe the most direct route from Cowbridge Comprehensive
School to Cowbridge Leisure Centre.
18.
Describe the most direct route from Holm View Leisure Centre to
Barry YMCA (The Hub).
19.
Describe the most direct route from the Toby Carvery, Barons Court
to the Paget Rooms, Penarth.
20.
Describe the most direct route form Morrison’s, Barry to the Hayes
Point Apartment Complex.
21.
Describe the most direct route from Waycock Cross to Sully Library.
22.
Describe the most direct route from Barry Island Pleasure Park to
the Welsh Hawking Centre.
23.
Describe the most direct route from Ogmore Beach to Wick.
24.
Describe the most direct route from Llantwit Major Railway Station
to the square, St Athan.
25.
Describe the most direct route from Penarth Leisure Centre to Barry
Island Pleasure Park.
26.
Describe the most direct route from Llantwit Major Rugby Football
Club to Barry Hospital.
27.
Describe the most direct route from Barry Leisure Centre to Penarth
Marina.
28.
You pick up a fare at Barry Rugby Club, they ask you to take them
to the Copthorne Hotel, describe the most direct route.
29.
Describe the most direct route from Cowbridge Town Hall to the
Aubrey Arms public house.
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30.
Describe the most direct route from the Barry Memorial Hall to the
Colcot Arms public house.
31.
Describe the most direct route from Marks and Spencer,
Culverhouse Cross to St. Hilary.
32.
Describe the most direct route from Hebron Hall, Dinas Powys to
Murch School.
33.
Describe the most direct route from the Wenvoe Arms to Fonmon
Castle.
34.
Describe the most direct route from Barry Police Station to the Vale
of Glamorgan Council Dock Offices.
35.
Describe the most direct route from Cardiff Airport to the Sir Samuel
Romilly public house.
36.
Describe the most direct route from the Captain’s Wife public
house, Swanbridge to Barry Island.
37.
Describe the most direct route from Barry Railway Station to the
Blue Anchor public house, Aberthaw.
38.
Describe the most direct route from Cogan Railway Station to the
Star Inn, Dinas Powys.
39.
Describe the most direct route from Llandough Hospital to the Sully
Inn.
40.
Describe the most direct route from Southerndown Beach to
Llantwit Major Town Square.
41.
Describe the most direct route from the Oystercatcher restaurant,
Penarth Marina to the Penarth Conservative Club.
42.
Describe the most direct route from Cowbridge Leisure Centre to
Tesco Extra, Culverhouse Cross.
‘Out of Area’ Route Questions
43.
Describe the most direct route from Cardiff Airport to the Millennium
Stadium, Cardiff.
44.
Describe the most direct route from Cardiff Airport to the Hilton
Hotel, Cardiff.
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45.
Describe the most direct route from the Railway Hotel, Penarth to
City Hall, Cardiff.
46.
Describe the most direct route from Cardiff Airport to the Wales
Millennium Centre.
47.
Describe the most direct route from Llandough Hospital to the
University Hospital of Wales (Heath Hospital) Cardiff.
48.
Describe the most direct route from the Custom House, Penarth
Marina to the BBC Television Studios, Llandaff.
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