The People Who Have To Remember 25,000 Streets | The Knowledge: The World's Toughest Taxi Test
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- čas přidán 18. 04. 2017
- This potential cab driver has his knowledge of London's streets thoroughly tested.
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I didn't know cab drivers needed to know this much. Massive props.
The black cabs in London don't use Sat navs. It's an old tradition. =)
They do use sat navs you knob, there not fucking robots
London Cabbies (the black cabs) don't use sat navs.
It's only a London thing though. London taxi drivers are famous for having to know the place that well
this was common standard in most big cities in europe until the early 2000s
to be fair the tests for a cab driver are really hard in other parts of the country but this one takes the cake, respect to anybody who gets through it
Wtf cab drivers in Sweden barely even speak Swedish
So how do foreigners show up and know all the streets
@@aziatic8352 no they just use waze
same where im from
Props to him and all the taxis
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I forget my own street name all the time
inside the head look
Oliver Age 24 I thought you died xD I've not seen you in my feed for ages
#neef
OI big up fall guys
Why
Update: He did pass the Knowledge as a whole in the end, and got his green sticker. He helped start a school for potential cabbies looking to sit the knowledge as well.
Good to hear. He seems like a good bloke.
Thank you
fucking hell that's insane... if taxi drivers remember that I'm pretty sure they could do more with that powerful brain
That is generally true of humanity.
Mrcrazytony97 don't we all
Fred Housego was a London taxi driver. He won the BBC Mastermind title in 1980.
not everybody has the same brain , hat is the biggest lie in modern times .
theklrdude oo B-but we are all equal.
I'm honestly ashamed of how much I've underestimated cab drivers in the past. Remembering all of those street names seems like a near-impossible feat!
I understand why taxi drivers are angry at uber, since you don't have to study shit to be uber driver
The Luddites were pissed that the Industrial Revolution rendered their skills obsolete
@@TheSecondVersion
Forgive me for being blunt, I am not concenred about how much I spend on cabs. Not to be too arrogant but the wealthy lot especially the Chinese like to show their circles that they can afford black cabs.
Black cabs will survive all the times because the rich LOVE THEM
You won't witness driverless cars 'mixed together" with man driven vehicles for at least another 20 years.
In fact the only human cars permitted to drive in London will be black cabs and black cabs ONLY so quite simply they will become EVEN MORE desirable than they are already and even more of a tourist and rich man's game and this is why the drivers have good lives.
l h this is true I’m London born and bred and Workig class I’ve used a black taxi maybe twice in my life and that was to impress women at the time, used countless phv, now I’m doing the knowledge it’s a real struggle but I’m sure there is a future for the trade just the same as harrods and selfridges is still trading whilst people are mostly going to Asda and Lidl.
🤣🤣🤣🙏🏻
@@TheSecondVersion the issue is more the fact that uber treats their drivers like absolute shit
My dad does this for a living. Took him 2.5 years to do the knowledge, the average is 3-4 years. You have to remember, that they also work full-time as mini cab drivers as well. Even though we don't talk anymore, I'll always respect the amount of brain power it took my dad to get through it, and I have never doubted his intellect!
Talk to him this Christmas
so you basically have to be a human GPS?
London GPS, yes.
Is he a machine? Perhaps it's what they want us to be.
Exactly .
Naming the long routes is a or can be a nightmare so much pressure .
Surely they still don’t need to know all this when sat Mac’s are so common these days
0:54 "When he passes..." I thought she was talking about when he dies. XD
rrowhe4d same looooool
Init😂
same
same here.
Massive respect to this guy ! Doing it all for his family 👊🏼 hope things have gone great for him !
you are qualified for med school my man.
i'm a medical student myself.
people who have memories like you will get straight A's.
@@AKRose-nm1zs memory requires some sort of base line understanding
I was about the comment the same thing. He can take my spot
If you lack the interest, you are wasting your time all together.
Seems very ironic. I used to think I was academically minded. But I'm not a savant.
@@therespectedlex9794 you don't have to earn doctorate degree or always winning a contest. All it takes is never stop learning if opportunity given. Then, you are still "academically minded" that is unless your interest to kept on gaining wisdom vanished. I am the exact opposite, i used to loath education.
math and long text lines of programming makes my head dizzy. Now i usually fight it to exercise my mind. There's some old saying that "be the stupidest person amongst the genius, rather than be the smartest among them"
Cause you'll never learn anything if you're being so confident at specific task/knowledge, other will reluctant sharing their view of same subjects
I have a panic attack when I get lost in a grocery store wtf
Kat
That must be a big store.? 😂
Costco 😂
Dan the Bts fan bruh a Deppaneur 😣
It's Ikea, that store is a maze.
_Chqnce_ i never get lost in ikea the floor always has arrows and as an 8yr old i was told to follow the arrows
that guy remembered every road, turn and sign so that he doesnt break any road rules to get place to place, thats godlike
FakeTaxi auditions be like:
xdddd
I don't get it
Google FakeTaxi
@@danistonroman7505 delete your comment
I’m a semi truck driver in the USA and whenever I go to a new place, I will automatically remember how to get there again. Even if I’ve only been there once. I still remember 90% of the places I’ve been to since the last 5yrs or so. The mind is such an amazing thing.
Same here only in the UK. After going somewhere once I try & mentally visualise the local roads so I know where to go
@@iainrudge1991 Mark me down for a third one of the type that wouldn't be able to get a taxi certification in London, because I'd give the route saying: "Alright, so out the front of the hotel and turn left, larger road there turn right, keep going south-southwest as it changes street names several times, merge onto York Road, and then there's a diamond interchange to use to turn around and it's right there."
We'd probably lose so many points for only using one street name...
You should play Geoguessr, you can make money
You are just like my father. He uses navigation for the first time but then remembers how to get to that destination every other time. I on the other hand sometimes even struggle to find places with Google maps. I don't know how you guys manage to do this.
Do the test then lad
I admire this chap. Pure dedication and hard work.
What a great man, wants a good life for his children. He has a good work ethic i think people today seem to be lacking.
Wonder if the guy from fake taxi had to do this...
Marcus Hardman HAHAHAHHA
Marcus Hardman How else is he gonna know the undercover sex alleyways?
tbf he always knows a quiet area to park up
Marcus Hardman How old is that guy? He looks chavy as fuck.
Marcus Hardman Yes, with that lady examiner, with the blonde hair,
There is no way he can remember all these streets from the top of his head like that. I cannot believe that. This is insane. I couldn't name all the streets around me
mieguistumas You'd be surprised. I've lived in London for 13 years and know it pretty well. Imagine someone born here doing the knowledge.
They’ve done brain scans of people before and after studying for these tests and the brain’s right posterior hippocampus actually increases in size
The ostrich gets pretty big too
Everton is 33! He looks 21.
I wouldn't say 21 I'd say he looks about 24
@@michaelrimz4477 I wouldn’t say 21 or 24 I would say 23
@Yosaron thanks for ruining the joke
@@michaelrimz4477 not much difference between 21 and 24
I didnt know what this show was and in the first 5 seconds I thought he was a student getting in trouble with a teacher
When you're actually on the road it's a lot easier than when you're sat in a room. That's just how the brain works. You recognise patterns and visualise where to turn next, not to mention the street signs etc. Not saying it's easy, just that it's easier than when you're in a completely abstract situation like in a test room.
People might call him weird, and all sorts of shit. I would call something like that 'hussle'. But it's his dream job, and in order to reach that dream job he has to learn loads of streets. That's called climbing and working. Props to him and anyone doing the same.
This guy will be stoked when he finds out about GPS
Technology is great...
...when it works.
@@sidewindersid4180 I think gps in London is pretty accurate these days
@@lachlanchester8142 accurate when it works.
@@sidewindersid4180 Yeah, and radiators get pretty hot “when they work”.... what’s your point? - Of course we’re talking about a working GPS!!!
@@tomowen4650 I drove a cab for 16 years and one night (about 7 years ago) the halo app went down and the streets looked like micheal Jackson,s thriller, nobody had a fucking clue what to do next. I embrace technology (there is no going back) but hey, we must have some minimum human standards
An amazing father and man 👏 props to everton and his family !
Having this on your CV should carry as much weight as a degree. I’ve got a first class bachelors degree in politics and international relations and that didn’t command this level of work rate or commitment.
You’re right! 🗺 🧠✨
^ truth
Just watching this makes my nerves go again, probably the most nerve wracking thing I've ever done in my life!
Love the vids man
Yep lol, Ma’ams door was Gunnings door when I did appearances, pure dread, 100% stress, god knows how we held it together
@@wayneboys2260 oh yes maam 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤡
The knowledge in my LA is a piece of piss compared with this
respect to him
Good luck on your future exams mate!!! Hard work pays off!!!
he should get in touch with my pal TomTom.
Lol i always listen to your playlist!! So cool finding you here
Tarnation Bob haha it's a small world!
They’ve done races a multitude of times across London, black cabbie beats sat nav everytime.
@@paulies5407 not even just that though
I'd rather sit in a black cab, talk to a nice English bloke called dave, James Jack whatever about common English bollocks than sit in ahmeds poxy prius doing 15 everywhere to avoid using petrol and keep it on the electric motor, listening to prayers and sat in silence.
@@jjmmjj9999 that’s abysmal from you right there, “ahmed” wouldn’t want you in his car anyway
So impressed by his effort. Hope he made it all the way through.
Massive props to him for sure. That was impressive!
A lot of negative comments and GPS fans but being the best you can be at your job is what its about….And keeping your eyes on the road of course, and not bashing into people or other cars like the Uberks do…. The Knowledge is as relevant today as its always been. Its crazy to think think folk will criticise a job well done.
All the best mate, I hope you see this. Wish you all the best in life. You seem down to earth who wants to provide for his family. Good luck bro! 😊🖒
Hope you got it mate and love the job.
You certainly deserve it.💕
Such lovely kids! Glad he passed, hopefully he gets to see more of them.
Absolutely inspirational.. So wholesome
This is crazy!! Fair play to the man. Respect!
I wonder if memorising such huge amounts of knowledge enables your brain to better memorise further knowledge..
well your hippocampus grows once you complete the knowledge, so yes your memory capacity grows.
It doesn't actually transfer into different facets of life. There was a study on professional chess players which tested their ability to memorise chessboards with random pieces over the board. They were able to correctly recall all 32 pieces with just 20 seconds of memorisation time. They are also know to be able to play whole games of chess in their mind /blindfolded. To see if this ability could transfer away from chess, they had them try to memorise a string of numbers. The chess players did not get a higher score than the average human in this test.
Kobi Morton I does. Memorization actually raises your IQ and perceptive skills. For instance, where ever this man goes, his brain will automatically start memorizing street names out of habit. Try being a cashier and learning hundreds of PLUs- you'll soon be seeing numbers everywhere and memorizing them.
But, unfortunately, if you do not keep up, your brain stagnates.
Kobi Morton do ya now. that's good to know
The hell he doing being a taxi driver when you this smart
Such a nice man, Hope it all worked out well for him and he's family
Whaaaat... wicked effort. Love his attitude!!
If I had that ability to memorize so many locations correctly I would not try be a taxi driver...there are plenty of jobs that pay vasts sums of of money with this kind of amazing skill!
The guy seems soooo genuinely nice.
Watched this in school today, couldn't help but to rewatch it, Interesting!
Hella respect for this man
Not just taxi test: it is one of toughest tests on this planet. Info needed to know is immense.
You've clearly never heard of the MCAT before
@@Unknown_Ooh Applying and getting to medical school is never easy.
For some peculiar reason, watching this reminded me of Stephen Wiltshire:, the human camera. Everton seem like a good father figure to his children. All the best to him & his family! 👍✌
he's such a good father! like aw bless
Wow, props to him for memorizing that many street names, places, hotels, etc..., that's tough !
I'm surprised they havent turned the Knowledge into a reality show. Cash prize for the person who can learn it all first.
Haha, she's like 'we started off a little bit wobbly but then we brought it back'
Brilliant that. You really don’t appreciate how much work they put in.
Outstanding performance. I hope he reached his dream. He seemed to deserve it !
I have so much more respect for cab drivers!
true roadmen
topdog6843 😂😂
This makes me happy to see cus he’s trying not only for himself but his family as well strong man
It's always amazed me. Such a difficult thing to achieve.
Passed the Knowledge myself recenty. Keep working and you get your bagde. Be Lucky !
Me too now
How can I start ? Thanks
HiraManik Got on to the TFL webpage for London Taxi Knowledge
@@war2bird I am learning knowledge. Can you please help me. ?
Mad respect to this guy, alot of people turn their noses up at can driver's but this shows you just why you shouldn't
I watched this and I got kinda excited. I've only been to the UK once in 2005 when I was 13 and I kinda wanna go back and learn the knowledge and become a taxi driver. That seems awesome!
I should probably try to become a taxi driver in my native Stockholm first though. Get experience driving a taxi and such.
Respect to this brother
A black cab costs me £20 to get from one side of my borough to another, Uber costs me £10. I'm just going to go with them unless it's a special occasion.
At least the black cab driver is proven to be considerably safer
That is impressive, I’ll never think about cabbies the same.
Every cabbie I’ve been in has sat nav now….
Huge respect
the london road network is complex amd long winded, in new york we have an efficient grid network, we just need more roundabouts in place of traffic lights at the intersections.
London has been there a bit longer than cars or New York.
What's your point?
Could ask you the same question.
My point is the new york grid network is more efficient in terms of route distance
Nowhere in this video does anyone mention New York, so why are you talking about New York
"You're a cheeky lil bugga' ain't ye."
Ahh mate, got right into that, hope he makes it, seems like a top bloke and a great dad
What a beautiful family man 🙏👍👌🏽
The daughter's eyebrows slays me Im dead
She looks like a character you create in Oblivion Elder scrolls IV
1:18 Christian Grey waiting to be a taxi driver😂
What a lovely chap
Really like this lad kind and I hope he got the job
P.s good luck mate
my g!!!
Whenever I am in a black cab I always think I am in the presence of slight genius.
1 depends on the size of the city/town. 2 they have GPS / Internet / hand physical maps / and can use the station to call other cab drivers or home for indication.
Fair play to him seems like a nice guy good luck to him
Inspiring to see my black brethren’s doing good! Props to him
This is ridiculous to be tested like this for being a cab driver. It's like they are applying for a job on google. I hope they get paid enough for this kind of knowledge.
Supersnubben obviously, you think is cab drivers earn less, shit no we get paid quite a lot to keep us happy
Supersnubben 120k a year
@@danielmcdonald9917 lol
@@danielmcdonald9917 Who told you that?
@@l.p3826 I’m a taxi driver myself work hard an u will see the results
wow. That is seriously impressive 👏
Good dad, better cab driver. Props to him.
He's gonna be earning fuck all now with UBER
brandon alford that's business ... supply and demand get over it
danny walton yeah, lets destroy peoples lives because thats business. Fucking idiot.
"Destroy lives" lol. Get a grip on reality. The competition in the market has been that way forever, if you fail to acknowledge that you are ignorant as fuck. If he cant adapt the world isn't going to wait for him, because no one cares.
brandon alford People don't really use Uber in London because the people don't know where they're going 😂😂
Merlin Arthur Lol you need a smartphone to be an Uber driver. Kinda the same smartphones that are built with GPS
she's too nice, the old knowledge examiners were brutal.
What a man. Good luck in life pal
I was trying to remember the underground. Mad!
Apologies in advance, what that man said at 0:17 hit a chord with me. There are too many of my black people and of other races who need that imprinted in their minds. Respect to this man and all the real fathers out there. 🙏🏾
Passes test.
"Sorry, we have to let you go. Uber is here."
"But what about all the map knowledge I have? That has to be worth something!"
"There's something called an iPhone and GPS."
A good cab driver beats a GPS every time
Been there, done that. Still sends a shiver down my spine see that waiting room.
same here, passed in 1998
Respect. I need the sat nav to go to the corner shop 🤦🏽♂️
Wait...his name is Everton?
my dad did the knowledge over 15 years ago, would go out on his moped for 8hours a day and memories the blue star runs for his test, then get another pack etc when being a black cabbie was worthwhile and GPS didnt exist on every device. Since the intro of Uber and mini cabs using GPS and phones the trade is dead. what was once a skill is now worthless in comparison and when you add to it that buying a cab is extortionate since the emissions ban its a useless trade to go into.
what a great guy
What the heck? That's a skill. Very talented
Black cabbies have needed to take the knowledge test for 160 years. I think the that's why they don't use GPS. It's sort of a tradition I guess
Joel #FeministCanCatchTheseHands #HaterOfThots there haven't been black cabbies in London for 160 years...
Alucard they’ve been around for 350 years. The knowledge of London was brought into practice in 1865.
@@Nintenmarz The automobile wasn't invented until 1885. Karl Benz was the inventor.
This level of testing seems really over the top. Especially when these days a GPS could be used. I have the utmost respect for these drivers if this is what they have to learn but I would say there are career paths in this world that require less training / qualification yet pose a higher risk to the worker or people around them.
The whole thing seems over the top. Going in there and referring to her as Ma'am. She introduces herself as Ms Channels and is patronising in general. I don't know what regularity body covers this but clearly they are full of their own self importance.
@@StarMonkies Thats because this test was administered by the police,before TFL took it over & those examiners of that time(Mr John Ormes being one of the most infamously-strict examiners:-)were all,ex-cops.
What a top guy. Good luck to him.
All the best bro .