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 \nBefore you start your driving lessons on a public road you need to present the instructor with  \ndriving license testing centre (DLTC) on the appropriate application form (form LL1)  \nThe learner’s license test will cover the following sections:  \n Rules of the road  \nThe use of controls of a vehicle  \nHow long is a learner’s license valid for?  \nWhat is the minimum age requirement to obtain a learners license?  \nDisqualifying factors for obtaining a learners license as per legislation:  \nvehicle and that order is still valid  \n If you already hold a valid license to drive the same class of vehicle  \n If your license to drive has been suspended or the cancellation period has not yet expired  \n Addiction to the use of any drug or the excessive use of intoxicating liquor  \n· Uncontrollable epilepsy ·  \n·  \n· Any condition causing muscular coordination problems  \n· Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus ·  \n·  \nWhat will I need when I apply?  \nand controlling a vehicle without endangering the safety of the public ( Deafness is not considered a defect)  \n·  \n· A valid South African passport ·  \nPass the eye test conducted at the testing centre or bring in a valid eye test issued by your optometrist  \n, identity card oring  \nK53 LEARNERS LICENSE 3  \nLEARNERS LICENSE: OVERVIEW  \nHow will I be tested?  \nThe theory test is a multiple-choice test consisting of questions for which you must choose the correct answers from the options provided. At some testing centers you are able to complete this test using a computer otherwise it is a pen and paper test.  \nFor the pen and paper test you will be given a book of questions, an answer sheet, a chart of the road signs and a book showing various road layouts and pictures of the controls of vehicle.  \nThe test generally consists of 64 questions spread across the syllabus below:  \n\n|  | Number of questions | Pass Mark |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Rules of the road | 28 | 22 |\n| Road signs, signals and marking | 28 | 23 |\n| Controls of the vehicle | 8 | 6 |\n\nK53 LEARNERS LICENSE 4  \nLEARNERS LICENSE: CONTROLSOFTHE VEHICLE  \nVehicle controls are items such as the steering wheel (handlebars for motorcycles), brakes,  \nclutch pedal, accelerator pedal, speedometer etc. You must know the function of all the vehicle controls.  \nvehicles, their functions remain the same.  \nMOTOR VEHICLE CONTROLS  \nEXTERIOR MIRROR  \nREAR-VIEW MIRROR  \nWIPER   \nGEAR LEVER  \nTo select gears  \nPARKING BRAKE  \nTo hold the vehicle stationary  \nINDICATOR  \nTo signal your intention to turn  \nSTEERING WHEEL  \nTo steer vehicle ina particular direction  \nEXTERIOR MIRROR  \nCLUTCH  \nTo disengage the engine for gear change  \nHOOTER  \nTo giv","cbCaikTOjHxOID2f","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikTOjHxOID2f","pdf",9175380,"English","# Overview\n## What is a learner’s license?\n## How will I be tested?\n# Controls of the vehicle\n## Motor vehicle controls\n## Motorcycle controls\n# Road signs\n## Regulatory signs\n## Warning signs\n## Information signs\n## Guidance signs\n## Road surface markings\n# Rules of the road\n## General rules\n## Driving signals\n## Hand signals\n## Parking and stopping\n## Pedestrians’ right of way\n## Towing\n## Safety and additional rules","[{\"question\":\"What sections does the learner’s license test cover?\",\"answer\":\"The test covers rules of the road, the use of controls of a vehicle, and road signs, signals, and marking. 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