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K53 learner's licence
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Everything you need to pass your learner's licence test — road signs, rules of the road, and vehicle controls. Free, comprehensive, and written for South African roads.

Road signs

Regulatory, warning, and information signs explained — what they look like and what they mean.

Rules of the road

Right of way, speed limits, overtaking, stopping, parking, and all K53 road rules.

Vehicle controls

Dashboard instruments, hand controls, foot controls, and pre-trip inspection procedures.

Defensive driving

The SIPDE process, space management, and safe following distances for the K53 test.
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Quiz yourself on each section with instant feedback, or sit a full mock exam that mirrors the real DLTC learner's test.

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Quick tip

Learner's vs driver's licence

Learner's licence (code B)

Written theory test at a DLTC. 100 questions across road signs, rules of the road, and vehicle controls. You need 75% (25/33) on road signs, 58% (10/17) on rules, and 75% (9/12) on controls.

Driver's licence (code B)

Practical test in a car. Pre-trip inspection, yard test (alley docking, parking), and road test. Must hold learner's for at least 6 months. Most applicants take 15–30 lessons to be ready.

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Common questions

K53 learner's licence FAQ

A learner's licence is valid for 2 years from the date it's issued, giving you time to book and pass your driver's licence test.
There's no fixed limit on attempts, but you'll need to wait a short period set by your local testing centre and pay the test fee again each time you rewrite.
Yes — you book through your local Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC), either in person or via your province's online booking system where available.
Your South African ID (or passport with a valid visa/permit for non-citizens), the correct fee, and recent ID photos for most testing centres. Requirements can vary slightly by DLTC, so it's worth confirming with your local centre beforehand.
Yes — our road signs, rules of the road, and vehicle controls quizzes cover the same three sections as the real test, and our mock exam uses the same question counts and pass marks: 33 signs questions (need 25), 17 rules questions (need 10), and 12 controls questions (need 9).