When you apply, you should:
- bring your ID,
- 4 photographs and valid learner’s licence to make your appointment,
- complete the green colour-coded form, DL1 provided by the traffic department,
- bring a pen to complete your forms, and
- a proof of address.
Your application will specify, in accordance with your learner’s licence, which type of vehicle you would like to drive (motorcycle, car, minibus etc).
Once you’ve applied for the licence and have passed the eye test, a date will be set for your driving test.
The driving test uses the K53 method and the examiner for driving licences will ensure that you:
- Have a valid learner’s licence.
- Know and understand the road traffic signs.
- Have a sound knowledge of the rules of the road and the different signals which a driver of a vehicle is required to give when driving on a public road.
- Are generally capable of driving the type of vehicle specified on the application.
Study materials are available at libraries or can be bought at various shops to help you prepare for your driving test. Many people hire a driving instructor.
Once you have passed the driving test, you’ll be issued with a temporary driving licence while your credit card format driving licence is prepared.
Once the credit card format licence is ready for collection, you’ll be notified in the post. When you collect the licence, you need to produce your ID. Licences not collected in 120 days are destroyed.
If another person is set to collect the driving licence, the person collecting the licence will need to have:
- a certified copy of their ID,
- a certified copy of the driver’s ID, and
- an affidavit stating why the driver can’t collect the licence them self as well as the name and ID number of the person collecting the licence.
How much does it cost?
The cost of application is determined by the type of driving licence you’re applying for. It’s advised to contact your nearest Driving Licence Testing Centre to find out the costs.
Passing your licence
Once you’ve applied for your driving licence, you’ll need to get driving lessons to prepare for your test. You’ll also need to understand the rules of the road and traffic signs, and demonstrate your ability to drive a vehicle. Once you’re ready to take the test, the traffic officer will test your knowledge and skills to determine whether you’re ready to get on the road.
Collecting your licence
When you pass your test, you’ll receive a temporary licence. A few weeks later you’ll receive a letter to notify you to collect your driving licence card. If you can’t fetch your driving licence, you can send someone else to get it for you.
They will need:
- their ID,
- a certified copy of your ID, and
- an affidavit stating why you can’t collect the licence yourself.