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.

14 in-depth guidesReviewed 10 August 2026
TFL TOPOGRAPHICAL GUIDE

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.

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TFL TOPOGRAPHICAL GUIDE

TfL Topographical Test Practice Online

Practise London topographical route planning online with interactive map exercises, instant feedback and a structured route bank for private hire candidates.

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TFL TOPOGRAPHICAL GUIDE

Free 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.

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TFL TOPOGRAPHICAL GUIDE

How 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.

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TFL TOPOGRAPHICAL GUIDE

How 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.

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TFL TOPOGRAPHICAL GUIDE

One-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.

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TFL TOPOGRAPHICAL GUIDE

Topographical 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.

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TFL TOPOGRAPHICAL GUIDE

Tunnels, 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.

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TFL TOPOGRAPHICAL GUIDE

How 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.

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TFL TOPOGRAPHICAL GUIDE

How 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.

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TFL TOPOGRAPHICAL GUIDE

Preparing 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.

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PCO PREPARATION

PCO topographical test practice for London private hire applicants

Interactive PCO topographical test practice for London private hire driver applicants, with full routes, focused drills and route feedback.

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LONDON ROUTE PLANNING

London topographical test practice built around real route decisions

London topographical route-planning practice for TfL private hire applicants: one-way roads, closures, structures, drills and full routes.

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INTERACTIVE MAP TRAINER

Topographical 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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