How to study for the taxi exam – the best methods to pass on the first try
TaxiTeori · 6 min read · Last updated 2026-07-28
Plan, active recall, mock exams and a focus on weak subjects – the methods that get you a pass on the first attempt.
Make a plan and split up the subjects
The exam measures ten subject areas spread over two tests, and the most common mistake is studying everything at once with no structure. Instead, split the subjects across your study days and give legislation extra room, since it is based on memorising rules and is what most people fail. A simple plan where each subject gets its own time beats long, unfocused study sessions.
Practise actively with exam questions – not just reading
Reading through text feels productive but sticks poorly. Active recall – answering questions and forcing your brain to retrieve the answer – produces far better learning. Use practice questions from the start, and read the explanation for every question you get wrong instead of just noting the correct letter, so you understand the reasoning behind the answer.
Train under time pressure and simulate the exam
Each test has 50 minutes, and the pace surprises many who have only practised at a relaxed tempo. So run regular mock exams with the same number of questions and the same time limit as the real tests. That trains not only the knowledge but also the stamina and time management that are exactly what decide things on exam day.
Focus on your weak subjects
Studying what you are already good at feels nice but yields few new points. Let your results steer instead: spend the most time on the subjects where you score lowest, and repeat them at intervals over several days (spaced repetition) rather than all at once. When you consistently reach around 90 percent in the mock tests, with margin over the pass marks of 48/65 and 34/46, you are ready to book.
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