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199650 minGdocumentary

Streetwise

199650 minGdocumentary

Seventy percent of applicants fail to complete the rigorous examination required to earn a green badge as a London black cab driver.

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Seventy percent of applicants fail to complete the rigorous examination required to earn a green badge as a London black cab driver.

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Mark Phillipsdirector

Michael Elphick

Michael Elphickcast

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London's black cab drivers face a rigorous training program as they prepare for one of the most challenging examinations in the city. The process involves mastering an intricate road network that spans the capital. Approximately 70 percent of candidates fail to complete the test at the Public Carriage Office, making the path to obtaining the coveted green badge difficult and demanding.

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