PassWhat the law requires
The application is made in person at a driving licence testing centre on form LL1, and must be accompanied by:
- Two identical photographs of the applicant, black and white or colour.
- Acceptable identification and a photocopy of it.
- For an applicant aged 65 or older, a medical certificate on form MC, signed by a medical practitioner or occupational health practitioner, certifying that the applicant is not disqualified.
- The fee, as determined by the MEC of the province concerned — which is why the amount differs from province to province.
What happens next
On issuing your receipt, the centre sets a date and time to report for the test. The test covers three aspects: rules of the road and other legislative matters, road traffic signs, signals and road markings, and the use of the controls of a vehicle — the three sections you are marked on separately.
An eye test is done at the centre. Once you pass, the learner's licence is valid for 24 months from the day of the test.
The detail worth noting
The medical certificate requirement at 65 is a favourite test question, and so is the form number. The application is LL1; the medical certificate is form MC.