How do I apply for a learners License?

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LEARNERS LICENCES: When you are 16 years or older and you want a drivers license for the first time, you may obtain a code 1 learners license which will allow you to only drive any of these below:

a motor cycle type vehicle with a maximum engine capacity of 125 cc
a moped where pedals are available to assist the engine or motor

However if you are 18 years and older, you may drive a motor cycle type of vehicle with any engine capacity of your choice.

When you at the age of 17 years, you may obtain a code 2 license which will permit you to drive any motor vehicle of your choosing excluding the following:

motor cycle type vehicles
any motor vehicle of which the tare exceeds 3 500 kg
a bus or goods vehicle of which the gross vehicle mass exceeds 3 500 kg
an articulated motor vehicle of which the gross combination mass exceeds 3 500 kg
At the age of 18 years or older you may apply for a code 3 learners licence which allows the driving of any motor vehicle excluding motor cycle type vehicles.

Once you have obtained a learners licence, you may drive the type of vehicle for which the learners licence is valid. However, you must be accompanied by a driver licensed for the specific vehicle, except in the case of a motor cycle because a learner driver may not transport another person on a motor cycle.

You may be allowed to prebook a learners licence test spot at a call centre. Note that this is not the application, only courtesy to fit your diary. You must apply for a learners licence in person at a driving licence testing centre. You must submit the following:

duly completed form LL1
Two identical black and white or colour driving licence type photographs of yourself

The driving licence testing centre will provide you with a date and time on which you will be allowed to complete the learners licence test. You may apply before the qualifying age (see above), but at the time of the of the scheduled learners licence test, you have to be old enough in order to be issued with the learners licence. The learners licence test is a written test to verify your knowledge of the rules of the road, road traffic signs and the controls of a motor vehicle.

New schedule for opening slots for Learner’s Licence Tests

The opening of Learner’s Licence (LL) Test slots was changed from 8 March 2021. The following is what currently applies:

The City of Tshwane will open their LL test slots every Monday
The City of Johannesburg will open their LL test slots every Tuesday
The City of Ekurhuleni will open their LL test every Wednesday
Please note that Merafong, Mogale City and Sedibeng DLTCs will open Learner’s Licence Test Slots and Driving Licence Test Slots daily
Slots opened every day will be released between 09h00 and 18h00

If you have passed the test, an issue fee is required to issue the learners licence certificate. One of your photos and your signature will be attached to the certificate and this should be covered with security tape.

You must hold a valid learners licence to be tested for the issuing of a driving licence, i.e. the learners licence must still be valid on the driving licence test appointment date. The learners licence remains valid for its full period unless cancelled by a court order. You may thus, for example, hold a learners licence and if you fail a (practical) driving licence test, be tested again within the period of validity of the learners licence.

Other Questions Applicants Frequently Ask.

What Car Insurance Do I Need?

Statistics prove that driving can be dangerous, and drivers should safeguard against these risks by taking out insurance to meet their needs and budget from the 3 main types:

Comprehensive vehicle insurance which although most expensive provides the best cover and protection in event of accident, theft and, damage including flooding and fire.
Third-party fire and theft that, despite being less expensive and not covering car replacement, provides cover for damage caused by fire, theft and, hijacking.
Third-party cover, usually the cheapest in the market, only covers damage to other vehicles in the accident.
Remember that your car insurance won’t cover you for:

Normal wear and tear
Intentional damage
Loss or damage should you leave South Africa’s borders without the appropriate certificate from your insurer or broker showing you have cover outside the country.

What is Comprehensive Car Insurance? Comprehensive Car Insurance Provides cover for just about any form of financial loss related to your vehicle. Provides cover for damage caused to another person and their property if you are responsible for an accident.

What is Third party fire and theft insurance? Third-party fire and theft Car Insurance
Provides cover for damage caused to another person and their property if you are responsible for an accident. Covers you if your car is stolen or damaged in the event of a hijacking, theft or fire.

What is third party only cover? Third-party-only Car Insurance covers the damage caused to another person and their property if you are responsible for an accident. Does not provide cover if your vehicle is damaged or stolen.

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If you are younger than 25 years of age and you’re looking to purchase Car Insurance you will soon find out that your age plays a big role in how companies assess your risk, and ultimately your premium.