Learner's licence
The South African learner's licence
Everything you need to pass first time - structure, study material, free practice test, and booking by province.
The test structure
68 questions total. You must pass each section independently - failing one section means failing the whole test.
Rules of the road
Speed limits, right of way, following distance, emergency vehicles.
Questions
30
Pass mark
22
Road signs
Warning, regulatory, and informatory signs. The hardest section for most candidates.
Questions
30
Pass mark
23
Vehicle controls
Lights, wipers, mirrors, seatbelts. Pass mark depends on licence code.
Questions
8
Pass mark
6 or 7
You have 1 hour. Most finish in 30–40 minutes. You can re-take immediately if you fail - no waiting period.
Free practice test
68-question mock test mirroring the real exam. No signup required. Worth knowing: only about 4 in 10 candidates now pass.
Rules of the Road
79 questions in our bank
Road Signs
66 questions in our bank
Vehicle Controls
41 questions in our bank
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Booking by province
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