Applying for your Learners License

When applying for your learners license at your local testing centre make sure that you have the correct documentation, this includes two recent photographs and an SA identification book or passport, as well as sufficient money to cover the cost of the test.

Once you have filled out the necessary forms and paid the test fees, you will be issued with a receipt with the time and date of your written learners license test.

Learners License – What You Need to Know

·         rules of the road

·         road traffic signs and signals

·         vehicle controls

The learners license test is multiple choice takes approximately one hour to complete.

Learners License – Writing the Test

Be well prepared and practice for you learners license by completing past tests. On the day of the test don’t rush through the paper, read the questions carefully, taking time to select the correct answer. 

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K53 Test - My Learners License

Once you have applied for your K53 test and been given a date for your learners test, purchase a K53 manual and start studying immediately. The K53 test will be either a written or computer test which takes approximately one hour to complete. You will be questioned on the rules of the road, road signs and markings, and vehicle controls.

K53 Test - Rules of the Road

The rules of the road ensure a smooth flow of traffic and stipulate rules such as:

• driving on the left
• right of way
• driving signals
• overtaking
• speed limits
• parking

K53 Test - Road Signs, Signals and Markings

Roadside signs, traffic signals and road surface markings are there to regulate traffic flow. They provide all the necessary information to road users, warn of any hazardous conditions and give direction indicators of routes and destinations.

 These can be:

●      mounted on a pole on the side of the road
●      mounted on an overhead structure
●      painted on the road surface
●      signals given by lights or people

The different signs include:

• regulatory signs
• warning signs
• guidance signs
• temporary
• road markings

K53 Test – Vehicle Controls

For this section of the K53 test you will need to know the correct name and function of the various vehicle controls, such as the mirrors, clutch, accelerator and brake pedal, gear lever and indicator stalk.

It is a good idea to practice for your K53 test learners license by completing past tests so that you are well prepared and familiar with the rules of the road, know how to react when you see road signs, signals and markings  and the purpose and names of the vehicle controls. 

Learners License Skills: Pass Your K53 Leaners

A driver about to make a right turn, according to the traffic rules  of South Africa,  must signal that they are about to do so, but only when they are in the proper lane.. In addition before making the turn, drivers are obliged to follow all the traffic signs and signals of the junction.  Before actually making the turn drivers must ensure that they have given right of way to pedestrians, emergency vehicles or any other vehicles that are currently situated on the intersection.

The right turn law is a major constituent of South Africa’s road traffic laws, and questions regarding them are liable to come up during a  LearnersLicense exam.