Is it better to do your driving lesson for Automatic or Manual?

Unless you don't know your alphabet, an automatic is usually easier to learn in – all you need to do is put your car in 'D' for 'drive' and off you go. Manual cars will usually have up to five gears and you'll need to make sure you're in the right gear for the speed and road conditions you are driving in.Initially it may require less driving lessons reducing the costs of learning to drive. The driving test will be easier to pass in an automatic if you are prone to stalling. Automatic cars can be safer to drive as there is no need to concentrate on gears and clutch. Automatic cars are for some, easier to drive.

Learners License according to our government.

All learner's licences, driving licence cards, temporary driving licences and professional driving permits that expire during the period that commenced from 26 March 2020 up to and including 31 August 2021 are deemed to be valid a:nd their validity periods are extended for a further grace period ending on 31 March 2022." (Gazette 45073, 31 August 2021)

About a learner’s licence

If you hold a learner’s licence you are allowed to drive only when you are supervised by a licensed driver. If the category of vehicle you are driving requires a professional driving permit, the licensed driver must also hold a professional driving permit.

A learner’s licence is a permit that proves that you have basic knowledge of a motor vehicle and the rules of the road. The learner’s licence is valid for 24 months and cannot be extended.

Different learner’s licences are issued for the various categories of motor vehicle:

• Code 1: This is for a motor cycle with or without a sidecar, motor tricycle or quadrucycle. You must be 16 years or older on the date of the test in order to apply if the motorcycle’s engine does not exceed 125 cc and 18 years or older if it exceeds 125 cc.
• Code 2: This is for a motor vehicle, including a minibus, bus or goods vehicle, with a gross vehicle mass not exceeding 3 500kg. You must be 17 years or older on the date of the test in order to apply.
• Code 3: This is for a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle mass exceeding 3 500kg. You must be 18 years or older on the date of the test in order to apply.

What you should do

1. Go to the nearest driving licensing testing centre (DLTC) to book a test date and confirm the booking.
2. Take the following with you:
   • an identity document (ID)
   • two identical black-and-white ID photographs (before you have photographs taken you should confirm with the DLTC how many photos they require)
   • a booking fee.
   • Proof of postal and residential address e.g. utility account. If the utility bill is not in your name, the of owner of the bill must make an affidavit declaring that you live at the address and the utility bill must be attached to the affidavit. 
   • If you stay at an informal settlement, you must bring a letter with an official date stamp from the ward councillor confirming your postal and residential address
3. All Gauteng residents should apply online for their learners licence: https://online.natis.gov.za/#/
4. Complete the Application for learner’s licence form (LL1), which is available at the DLTC. If you are 65 years or older, you must also complete a Medical certificate form (MC), which is also available at the DLTC.
5. You will go for an eye test at the testing centre or you may have an eye test performed by a qualified optometrist and submit the form at the testing centre.
6. Before you write the learner’s licence test, you must study road signs, motor vehicle controls and road rules to have a basic knowledge of a motor vehicle and road signs.
7. On the day of the test you must submit the following:
   • the booking receipt
   • your ID.
8. If you pass the test you must pay the issue fee.

How long does it take

The learner's licence is issued on the same day if you passed and paid the relevant fee. 

How much does it cost

Contact yourlocal licensing office for the cost.

Forms to complete

• Application for a learner's licence form (LL1)
• An applicant over 65 years of age or older requires a Medical certificate form (MC)

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