Welcome to the Topographical Assessment Preparation Course
Are you aiming to become a licensed private hire driver or enhance your geographic knowledge for professional qualifications? Our Topographical Assessment Preparation Course is designed to help you succeed in topographical knowledge tests, ensuring you can navigate your city with confidence and precision.
Why Choose Our Topographical Assessment Preparation Course?
- Comprehensive and Structured Learning: Our course covers everything you need to know about topographical assessment. Whether you are preparing for a private hire vehicle (PHV) driver’s licensing exam or want to improve your navigation skills, we’ve got you covered.
- Expert Instruction: Learn from experienced instructors with extensive knowledge of local geography and assessment requirements. Our trainers are committed to helping you understand the material thoroughly and guide you through the preparation process.
- Flexible Learning Formats: We offer in-person and online learning options to accommodate your schedule. With flexible study options, you can learn at your own pace, anywhere, anytime.
- Interactive Learning Tools: Our course includes interactive maps, quizzes, and practice tests, providing a hands-on experience that simulates the exam. This ensures you’re fully prepared for the assessment and familiar with the format.
- Tailored to Your Needs: Whether you’re studying for a specific city or general topographical knowledge, our course can be customised to focus on the areas most relevant to your test and professional needs.
Course Overview
The Topographical Assessment Preparation Course covers all the essential areas you must master to pass the topographical exam. Key areas of focus include:
Index based questions
This section will assess your ability on how to use the different indexes within an atlas. Example Question: Identify the grid reference and page number of Parliament Street, London.
General Topography
This section will assess your ability on how to use the different maps within an atlas.
Example Question: What direction is London City Airport from central London?
Planning a route
This section will assess your ability to plan a route between two locations.
Example Question: What is the most direct route from London Zoo to Piccadilly Circus? A short video to provide guidance on how you may be expected to plot a route within the online assessment can be found at our web page tfl.gov.uk/topographical
Compass point questions
You may be asked scenario based questions based on the compass points
Example Question: You start at junction 1 and travel 2 streets east. Then you travel 1 street south. What junction number are you at now?
Course Modules
The assessment will test all aspects of map reading skills:
- Using indexes to identify points/locations
- Using a map to identify directions and points/locations
- To plan a route between two locations
- To demonstrate knowledge of compass points within directional-based questions
How the Course Works
Sign up for the course online or at our center.
Gain immediate access to interactive materials, practice tests, and guided lessons.
Study at your own pace, with regular progress assessments to track your learning.
Review and practice key routes and locations with our map tools and quizzes.
Complete mock exams that simulate the real topographical test and receive feedback on areas for improvement.
Course Duration & Fees
Duration: The course typically lasts 8-12 weeks, with flexible schedules to fit your availability.
Fees: £250
Contact Us
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need more information. Our friendly team is available via email, phone, or through our contact form. We’re here to support you every step of the way!