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Learner's Licence Application Requirements
What are the minimum age requirements for obtaining a learner’s licence?
» Motorcycles 125 cc or less (without a sidecar): 16 years of age
» Light motor vehicles not more than 3 500 kg: 17 years of age
» All other vehicles (including motorcycles over 125 cc): 18 years of age
What can disqualify me from obtaining a learner's licence?
» If you have previously been disqualified by a court of law from driving a motor vehicle, and this disqualification is still valid.
» If you already hold a valid licence to drive the same class of vehicle.
» If your licence to drive has been suspended or cancelled and the suspension/cancellation period has not yet expired.
» If you are suffering from one of the following diseases or disabilities:
» uncontrolled epilepsy;
» sudden attacks of disabling giddiness or fainting due to hypertension or any other cause;
» any form of mental illness to such an extent that it is necessary that you be detained, supervised, controlled and treated as a patient in terms of the Mental Health Act, 1973 (Act No. 18 of 1973);
» any condition causing muscular incoordination;
» uncontrolled diabetes mellitus;
» defective vision, determined by a prescribed standard; or
» any other disease or physical defect which is likely to render you incapable of driving effectively and controlling a motor vehicle without endangering the safety of the public (deafness is not regarded as such a defect).
» If you are addicted to the use of any drug having a narcotic effect, or to the excessive use of intoxicating liquor.
What will I need when I apply?
You must:
» meet the minimum age requirements set out above;
» meet the health requirements already explained;
» pass the eyesight test that is conducted at the testing centre;
» have acceptable identification with you when you apply (SA identity document or a passport); and
» have with you two recent passport-size identity photographs (black and white, or colour).
Table of Contents:
The Learner's Licence Test
Learner's Licence Application Requirements
Writing The Test
What You Must Know
Road Signs And Markings - Overview
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