London topographical assessment guides
Use the guides to understand a route-planning skill, then open the interactive trainer and practise the same decision on a map.
TfL Topographical Assessment: a practical preparation guide
Understand the TfL topographical skills assessment for London private hire driver applicants, what route-planning skills to practise and how to prepare.
Read guide →TFL TOPOGRAPHICAL GUIDEFree TfL Topographical Practice: Cassland Road closure
Try one complete London topographical route free: London Lane to Gascoyne Road with Cassland Road closed, with interactive plotting and feedback.
Read guide →TFL TOPOGRAPHICAL GUIDEHow to plan a topographical route
Learn a practical method for planning direct London topographical routes, checking one-way roads, junctions, road position and special restrictions.
Read guide →TFL TOPOGRAPHICAL GUIDEHow to approach road-closure route questions
Learn how to approach topographical road-closure questions: avoid the closed road, find a direct detour and rejoin the natural route efficiently.
Read guide →TFL TOPOGRAPHICAL GUIDEOne-way roads: route planning without direction mistakes
Practise reading one-way road direction in London topographical routes and avoid choosing a shorter-looking route that travels the wrong way.
Read guide →TFL TOPOGRAPHICAL GUIDETopographical map symbols and route rules
Learn the map features that matter for London topographical route planning: one-way roads, roundabouts, dead ends, restricted access and roads above or below.
Read guide →TFL TOPOGRAPHICAL GUIDETunnels, bridges and roads above or below
Practise London topographical routes involving tunnels, bridges, flyovers and roads above or below one another, with focus on approaches and exits.
Read guide →TFL TOPOGRAPHICAL GUIDEHow to prepare for the TfL Topographical Assessment
A practical study plan for the TfL topographical skills assessment: learn map rules, practise route planning, review mistakes and build towards timed full-route practice.
Read guide →TFL TOPOGRAPHICAL GUIDEHow much does the TfL topographical assessment cost?
Understand the costs around preparing for the TfL topographical assessment, including official assessment charges, training choices and possible retest costs.
Read guide →TFL TOPOGRAPHICAL GUIDEPreparing for a topographical assessment resit
Preparing for a TfL topographical assessment resit? Use a focused plan to identify route-planning weaknesses and practise them before the next attempt.
Read guide →PCO PREPARATIONWhat is the PCO topographical test?
Understand what drivers mean by the PCO topographical test, how it relates to the TfL Topographical Assessment and what London private hire applicants should practise.
Read guide →INTERACTIVE MAP TRAINERTopographical map practice: plot first, reveal the answer later
Interactive topographical map practice: click START, plot the route yourself, submit and receive detailed server-side feedback.
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