Obtaining Learners license - Pretoria

[Cheese]

Hi,

 

My son  would need to get his learners license in a few months time.

 

Is there people with some tips to just make it a bit easier to get booking, and where to get the best study aids to ensure a pass first time.

 

Thanks

 

[Gen]

Hi,

 

My son would need to get his learners license in a few months time.

 

Is there people with some tips to just make it a bit easier to get booking, and where to get the best study aids to ensure a pass first time.

 

Thanks

There is a free app (K53) doesn't need anything more than that to study for it, it incl study guide and practice questionnaires.. There are 3 exam papers that they use for the test the app covers all three.

 

As for appointment, I think it is done online in GP.. Not sure though in the NW we have to do the whole stand in queue bit.

 

Just remember he will need ID photo's and proof or residency.. As he is a minor you will need to take your proof of residency with you when you sign an affidavit at cop shop or wherever you do it stating he is your son and resides with you.

[Vetplant]

There is a free app (K53) doesn't need anything more than that to study for it, it incl study guide and practice questionnaires.. There are 3 exam papers that they use for the test the app covers all three.

 

As for appointment, I think it is done online in GP.. Not sure though in the NW we have to do the whole stand in queue bit.

 

Just remember he will need ID photo's and proof or residency.. As he is a minor you will need to take your proof of residency with you when you sign an affidavit at cop shop or wherever you do it stating he is your son and resides with you.

Agree with Gen on the K53 App, pretty decent. I passed on my 1st attempt at the Truck drivers Learners a couple of years back using the App.(Got my license in 2003 and it was only a Code B, so can legally only tow a Venter trailer...)

 

Plenty of people look to other provinces to get their drivers/learners appointments done in more reasonable time.

 

Some options:

Nylstroom/Modimolle

Naboomspruit/Mookgopong

 

1 hour drive is maybe worth it instead of the lottery that is the GP booking system.

[Gen]

Agree with Gen on the K53 App, pretty decent. I passed on my 1st attempt at the Truck drivers Learners a couple of years back using the App.(Got my license in 2003 and it was only a Code B, so can legally only tow a Venter trailer...)

 

Plenty of people look to other provinces to get their drivers/learners appointments done in more reasonable time.

 

Some options:

Nylstroom/Modimolle

Naboomspruit/Mookgopong

 

1 hour drive is maybe worth it instead of the lottery that is the GP booking system.

Yep that app is pretty good.. My eldest had no issues.. Questions are identical to to the app

 

oh and have the eye test done at a optometrist before the time.. Saves a bit of time plus Covid and using the licensing department machines.. Min. risk and all. IMO.

[Dogs]

More or less process is that he needs to register on e-natis website (https://online.natis.gov.za/) .

 

For learners, booking spots are opened "randomly"" on Tuesdays for all Gauteng testing stations.

 

You (or him, or someone that may charge you a fee) then log in at various times during the day to see whether any spots have become available - this can be any time from 6am to 6pm.  What is rubbish is that with each login you need to enter all the information...cumbersome.

 

If you're lucky, there are open spots and you have to then go through the booking process online.   

 

They will send you an e-mail as booking confirmation.

 

Also download the Learners Form from their website.

 

The popular ones tend to go quickly (Waltloo / Centurion)...we eventually had a couple of trips to Bronkhortspruit...took a month to get a spot and then I just took the first one that I could get.

 

With the form you also need a couple of ID pictures (take at least 4 as they sometimes "loose" forms).  You need to pay the cost of the exam (R108, not cash at BHS) in person at that testing centre within about 3 or 4 days after making the booking.  Also need certified copy of his identity card (front and back) - make some extras as well.  Take the card with as well.

 

Also easier if the eye test is done beforehand, but you only need this when he does the actual exam.

 

Where it is a bit grey is that on the form it says that that the learner must be present when payment for the test is made, but the first time round he was not with when I went to make the payment.  Second time round I took him along just in case.

 

On the day of the exam you go there a bit earlier (some places state at least an hour) - they then get called in to do the exam.

 

If he passes there is the eye test and you pay - I think it was R60 (have the spare copy of photo and identity document handy as well) for the licence. 

 

Also hope that the cashier (slowest worker in building) is there and that the system is on-line, otherwise it becomes a long day.

 

Sorry for the long winded response

 

PS: I do not know the process if they fail...we had to go through the process twice as on the day of his first time doing the test there was a random strike and offices closed down while they were still in the room.  Do not even try and phone...never got answered.

PS2: The App and the book was good, although I did make some threats in case he does not pass, given the mission to get there.

PS3: Get some heart pills once they get behind the wheel

 

STERKTE

[Cheese]

Thanks for the feedback. Will be using the knowledge gained

[Vetplant]

On a similar topic: 

 

Anyone know what is going on with License renewals?

 

Been looking for slots to renew my wife's Drivers License, which expired last year already, but all DLTC's have ZERO slots available in the whole of Gauteng whenever I log into NaTIS.

 

Are we now beholden to some booking agencies that we need to pay to just get a slot?

 

Mbalula said that there were serious concerns about the difficulties experienced by citizens in booking slots through online platforms.

 

“We are gravely concerned that preliminary investigations suggest corruption is the principal driver of lack of availability of booking slots in various licensing centres across Gauteng. Learner and driver licensing remain a pervasive challenge, particularly in Gauteng,” Mbalula said.

https://citizen.co.za/news/2481947/motorists-given-lifeline-for-licence-renewals-to-31-august/

Edited May 3, 2021 by Vetplant

[Kranswurm]

 

On a similar topic: 

 

Anyone know what is going on with License renewals?

 

Been looking for slots to renew my wife's Drivers License, which expired last year already, but all DLTC's have ZERO slots available in the whole of Gauteng whenever I log into NaTIS.

 

Are we now beholden to some booking agencies that we need to pay to just get a slot?

 

Mbalula said that there were serious concerns about the difficulties experienced by citizens in booking slots through online platforms.

 

“We are gravely concerned that preliminary investigations suggest corruption is the principal driver of lack of availability of booking slots in various licensing centres across Gauteng. Learner and driver licensing remain a pervasive challenge, particularly in Gauteng,” Mbalula said.

https://citizen.co.za/news/2481947/motorists-given-lifeline-for-licence-renewals-to-31-august/

 

Hi

I just kept going online every day and after a week a spot came up at Sandton.Stop trying to find a spot at your local.I only switched on to that after a few days.

From then on it was a breeze

[Vetplant]

Hi

I just kept going online every day and after a week a spot came up at Sandton.Stop trying to find a spot at your local.I only switched on to that after a few days.

From then on it was a breeze

Thanks.

 

I did see a couple open up in Sandton and also in Ga-rankuwa...

 

The one sounds very dangerous... to my Credit Card