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How we verify driving schools
Other directories say 'verified' and check nothing. We actually check. Here's the process every Verified and Verified+ school passes.
1. Provincial Department of Transport registration check
Every driving school in South Africa must be registered with their provincial Department of Transport. We confirm the registration number against the DoT's public records, or contact the DoT to verify directly.
2. Physical address confirmation
We use Google Street View plus photos uploaded by the school. If the school operates out of a unit, residence, or rented yard, we confirm it visually.
3. Instructor accreditation check
Each instructor's PrDP (Professional Driving Permit) and instructor certificate is reviewed.
4. Phone call with the owner
A real 5-10 minute conversation with the owner. We confirm contact details, walk through how leads will reach them, and confirm the school is actively trading.
Annual re-verification
Every Verified and Verified+ school is re-verified annually. We don't let badges go stale.
If a school can't pass every check, we don't activate the badge. If we've already taken payment, we refund.
For schools: see how to list or claim →.