I didn't expect psychometric tests to be so complex, probably should have stayed in school and done this straight after when my brain was fresh!
Train Driver Tests
Train Operating Companies (TOCs) run a rigorous recruitment process for trainee drivers. They’re looking to ensure candidates possess the unique skill set required for the role, and they gauge this through a series of challenging psychometric assessments that make up the train driver test suite.

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How many times can you take the train driver assessment?
As the tests administered are designed to measure your natural capabilities, rather than learned knowledge, applicants are only permitted two attempts to pass the train driver assessment.
What happens if I fail the train driver test?
If you fail your first attempt at the train driver assessment, you’re permitted a second attempt provided it is more than six months after the first. Regardless of which particular sections you failed on initially, you will be required to sit the entire test suite again.
How long are train driver tests?
This varies. Each TOC uses its own combination of assessment types, and the length of each test contained can differ widely. For example, a Group Bourdon test is just 10 minutes long, whereas a situational judgement test will allow for more time.
You’ll be sent a preparation pack before assessment day, which should give you specifics on the exact tests you’ll face and the duration of each.
What skills do train drivers need?
Train drivers require a broad range of skills to fulfil their job role. In addition to those measured through train driver tests – like concentration, motor skills, reactivity, awareness and problem solving – you’ll also need a responsible attitude, understanding of safety and emergency procedures, flexibility and good customer service skills.
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Train Driving 01
20 Questions|20 Minutes
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Train Driving 02
20 Questions|20 Minutes
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Train Driving 03
20 Questions|20 Minutes
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What our customers say about our Train Driving tests
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Sam Birkinshaw
United Kingdom
April 14, 2022
Very difficult
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Adesoji Adebisi
United Kingdom
February 27, 2022
Difficult
I took it after a long night at work, so it might be the reason why concentration was difficult. It will be nice to redo it when I am rested.
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Elijah F Kplawore
Liberia
September 23, 2021
The accuracy, experience and examples
All is well from my end, most especially the time frame and solution examples. Many thanks for this unique platform.
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Jonathan Read
Sweden
May 23, 2021
tough but like most things exercise will help
much of the information is superfluous, its the calculations that trip you up if you dont know them its solid
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Helen Clark
United Kingdom
May 18, 2021
Practice test
difficult, ran out of time, so much information to take in
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Helen Fitch
United Kingdom
April 12, 2021
Stressful!
Nothing wrong with the test, shame about the candidate.
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Heath Russell
Australia
April 10, 2021
Quick math skills
First ever test, gave me a good insight.
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Jason
United Kingdom
February 16, 2021
Tough
It was very tough test. Need to brush up on maths.
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Museum Quiz Live
United Kingdom
February 04, 2021
Math is a must
I found it difficult to work out everything under the pressure of time. A lot of the information needed a bit of analysis.
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Noshin Mahmud
United Kingdom
February 01, 2021
Easygoing
Enjoyed the test found it quite smooth sailing