APPLYING FOR A DRIVING LICENCE
Before applying for a driving licence, you must have a learners licence.
You must be over the age of 18 before you can apply for a driving licence for a motor vehicle and over the age of 16 to apply for a licence to operate a motorcycle (with an engine capacity of up to 125 cc).
When applying for a driving licence you are required to complete form DL1 and indicate which type of vehicle you would like to drive. This form must be submitted together with the following:
Your ID document Any existing driving licences Four identical black and white photographs of yourself The required fee
Your fingerprints will be taken, and you will be required to undergo an eye test. After your application has been processed, the driving licence testing centre will provide you with a date and time for your driving test.
On the day of the test you will be tested according to the K53 testing standard. You will be tested to ensure that you know and understand the road traffic signs, have a sound knowledge of the rules of the road and the different signals which a driver of a vehicle is required to give when driving on a public road and are generally capable of driving the type of vehicle specified on the application.
If you pass the driving licence test, you will be issued with a temporary driving licence while your credit-card-format driving licence is produced. The driving licence testing centre will notify you via post when your licence is ready for collection. You need to produce your ID document when you collect the licence card. Licences not collected within 120 days are destroyed.
New schedule for opening slots for Driving Licence Tests:
The opening of Driving Licence (DL) Test slots was changed from March 2021. The following is what currently applies:
The City of Tshwane will open their DL test slots every Monday
The City of Johannesburg will open their DL test slots every Tuesday
The City of Ekurhuleni will open their DL test every Wednesday
Please note that Merafong, Mogale City and Sedibeng DLTCs will open Driving Licence Test Slots daily
Slots opened every day will be released between 09h00 and 18h00
Other Questions Applicants Frequently Ask.
- How to Book Online for Your Appointment to Renew Your Drivers Licence
- How to Check Your Drivers License Status
- How much is the drivers renewal license cost?
- How to go About Vehicle License Renewal Online
- How do I change the Surname on my card if I’m married now?
- How long will it take to get my drivers license card?
- How do I apply for a learners License?
- Is it possible to renew drivers license at the post office?
- How do I know if my driving license is ready for collections?
- What should you do if you are unable to collect your drivers license card in person on the said day?
- What to do if your drivers license card was stolen or lost outside the RSA while you reside there?
- What to do if you reside outside the border of RSA when your drivers license card expired?
- What to do if you reside outside the border of RSA when your drivers license card expired?
- How do I register a new vehicle
- How do I register a used vehicle
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.
Car Insurance for Under 25’sCar Insurance for Under 25s
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.