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Overview of Learners Licence
What this page covers
- A learner’s licence proves basic knowledge of the rules of the road, road signs, and vehicle controls.
- The licence is valid for 24 months and cannot be extended.
- Code and age rules matter: Code 1 for smaller motorcycles, Code 2 for vehicles up to 3 500 kg, and Code 3 for vehicles above 3 500 kg.
When you should start here
- The core pack includes ID, photographs, booking fee, and proof of postal and residential address.
- Applicants aged 65 or older must also complete the Medical Certificate form (MC).
Key requirements and eligibility for Learners Licence
Who qualifies or applies
- The learner’s licence allows driving only under supervision by a licensed driver.
- If the category being driven requires a PrDP, the supervising licensed driver must also hold that PrDP.
Core rules to know first
- Use the learner’s code page if the main question is which code applies.
- Use the booking page or how-to page if the main problem is booking the test or understanding the step-by-step process.
Documents, fees, and timelines for Learners Licence
Main documents needed
- Book the test at the DLTC or use the online route where available for the area.
- Complete LL1, do the eye test, study the road signs and rules, and attend with the booking receipt and ID.
Typical costs and waiting times
- If the learner’s test is passed and the issue fee is paid, the learner’s licence is issued the same day according to the official page.
- Then the next progression page is the driving-licence application cluster.
Popular subtopics and related pages for Learners Licence
Most useful next pages
- The learner’s licence is issued on the same day if you pass and pay the relevant fee.
- National pages generally do not publish one fixed fee for every centre; confirm the current charge with the local licensing office, DLTC, registering authority, or testing station.
Common special cases
- Delays usually come from wrong code selection, not studying for the theory test, or not bringing acceptable proof of address.
- Applicants over 65 should separate the medical-certificate requirement early instead of discovering it at the counter.
FAQs about Learners Licence
Common questions
How long is a learner’s licence valid?
The official page says it is valid for 24 months and cannot be extended.
Can I drive alone with a learner’s licence?
No. The official page says you may drive only while supervised by a licensed driver.
What changes if I am 65 or older?
The official page says applicants 65 or older must also complete the Medical Certificate form (MC).
Official bodies and forms to know
- Driving Requirements
- Code 2 Learner’s Licence Requirements
- How to Apply for Learner’s Licence
- Learner’s Licence Booking Requirements South Africa
- Learner’s Licence Requirements for Over 65 South Africa
- Driving Licence Eye Test Requirements South Africa
- Proof of Address for Driving Licence South Africa
- Renew Motor Vehicle Licence Requirements South Africa
Verification note
- Validate the final publish version against the current official page for this exact transaction before publishing, because local centre practices, fees, and booking mechanics can still vary.