Hooter
Hooter No person shall use the hooter of a vehicle except when such use is necessary on the grounds of safety. You may not use a light motor vehicle on a public road unless- it is equipped with a warning device (hooter), which is in good working order and; when used, capable of emitting a […]
Lane Changing
Lane Changing When driving a motor vehicle on a public road which is divided into traffic lanes by means of road markings, the driver/rider shall not turn from one lane into another unless he or she can do so without obstructing or endangering other traffic.
Type of Learner’s Licence Codes
Code A1 learner’s license The holder of a code 1 learner’s license is authorized to ride motorcycle on a public road however a motor quadrucycles are not allowed to be ridden on a public road; To obtain a code A1 learner’s license you must be at least 16 years of age; If you are under […]
Common Driver Distractions
Common Driver Distractions Anything that takes a driver’s attention away from the road can be a potential hazard. You should avoid or minimise the following distractions when you are driving: Looking at things on the roadside Looking at scenery Talking on a hands free cell phone Talking to passengers Noisy children Pets Eating food Lighting […]
What will I need when I apply?
two identical black and white or colour photographs of the applicant: acceptable identification of the applicant and a photo copy thereof; in the case of an applicant who is 65 years of age or older, by the medical certificate on form MC signed by a medical practitioner or occupational health practitioner, certifying that the applicant […]
Obstructing Vehicle Control
Obstructing Vehicle Control A driver in control of a vehicle may not: Permit others to take hold of the steering wheel or other controls unless the driver is no longer capable of operating the vehicle, for instance a heart attack or a panic attack) Allow other persons, animals or objects to hamper with the driver’s […]
What is the pass mark in the official test?
Although the allocation of questions and pass marks may change from time to time, the test normally consists of 68 questions devided into the following categories: Total Questions Question Required Pass Percentage Rules of the road 28 22 74% Road signs, signals and markings 28 23 77% Controls of the vehicle 8 6 75%
Distractions
Distractions Hold or operate hand-held communication devices (for instance a cell or mobile phone or a walkie-talkie) without hands free kits and headsets that enable its use without a hand or part of the body holding it. See Communication Devices for more detail. Drive or sit in the driver’s seat when the engine is running […]
Driver of a Motor Vehicle to be Licensed
No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a public road— except under the authority and in accordance with the conditions of a license issued to him or her in terms of the National Road Traffic Act; unless he or she keeps such license or document with him or her in the vehicle.