K53 Practical driving test for motor vehicle drivers - Volume 1 - Light Motor Vehicle - Code B - August 2005

Sep 18, 2026

K53 Practical driving test for motor vehicle drivers, Volume 1 (Light Motor Vehicles), sets out a practical licensing assessment under the National Road Traffic Act. It defines the overall purpose and test format, consisting of a yard test and a road test, and specifies administration rules, marking by a trained examiner, and repetition requirements if terminated. The document details eligibility and vehicle type limits, ethics prohibiting phone use and smoking, required materials, and yard test conditions and manoeuvre structure.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages95

Reading Time3 h 59 min

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1 The Test

1.1 Purpose of the test

1.2 Format of the test

1.3 format

1.4 Method

1.5 Type of vehicle

1.6 Ethics

2 TEST REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Material

2.2 Requirementsfor the yard test

2.3 Requirementsfor the road test

3 IMPLEMENTATIONOF THE

3.1 Yard test

3.2 Road test

3.3 Collision

3.4 Mechanical failure

3.5 Deferred test

4 TEST REPORT

5 SCORING METHOD

6 MODULES

7 GLOSSARY

8 TECHNICAL DATA

No. 94 7 April 2006 NATIONAL ROAD TRAFFIC ACT, 1996 (ACT NO. 93 OF 1996) K53 PRACTICAL DRIVING TEST FOR MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS, VOLUME LIGHT MOTOR VEHICLES I , Jeffrey Thamsanqa Radebe, Minister of Transport, acting in terms of Regulation of the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000 under the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 hereby publish in the Schedule the K53 Practical Driving Test for Motor Vehicle Drivers,Volume 1-Light Motor Vehicles. Radebe MINISTER OF TRANSPORT Department of Transport K53 Practical driving test for motor vehicle drivers Volume I Light Motor Vehicle Code B AUGUST 2005 | CONTENTS | Page | | --- | --- | 1 THE TEST ................................................................................................. 2 1 .1 Purpose of the test .................................................................................... 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... .. ......................... 1.2 Format of the test ...................................................................................... 2 1.3 format ............................................................................................... 2 1.4 Method ....................................................................................................... 2 1.5 Type of vehicle ........................................................................................... 2 1.6 Ethics ........................................................................................................... 2 2. TEST REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................ 3 2.1 Material ..................................................................................................... 3 2.2 Requirementsfor the yard test ................................................................ 3 2.3 Requirementsfor the road test ................................................................. 3 3. IMPLEMENTATIONOF THE .......................................................... 4 3.1 Yard test .................................................................................................... 4 3.2 Road test ................................................................................................... 6 3.3 Collision ..................................................................................................... 7 3.4 Mechanical failure ............................................................................... ..... 7 3.5 Deferred test ............................................................................................... 7 4. TEST REPORT .......................................................................................... 8 5. SCORING METHOD ................................................................................ 11 6. MODULES .................................... .............................................................. 15 7 . GLOSSARY .............................................................................................. 79 ........ .. ..... 8 . TECHNICAL DATA 88 2 1 Purpose of the test This is a practicaltest to determinethe ability of light motorvehicle drivers. The full test consists of two separate parts, namely a yard test and a road test, jointly measuringthe proficiency of a vehicle driver regarding handling of the vehicle, obedience to traffic rules, and coping with traffic problems in the practical driving situation. The test shall be used by driving licence testing centres to measure the proficiency level of drivers in order to obtain a driving licence. Only on the successful completion of the test can a driving licence be authorised. Instructors possessing the necessary knowledge and skills can also make use of this test to determine training requirements. 1.2 Format of the test The test is administered on prescribed manoeuvres and on pre-established routes and is marked on the standard

FAQs

What are the two parts of the K53 practical driving test for light motor vehicles?

The full test consists of a yard test and a road test, jointly assessing handling, obedience to traffic rules, and coping with practical driving situations.

What happens if the test is terminated at any stage?

The full test must be repeated, including both the yard test and the road test.

Are phones and smoking allowed during the test?

No. Use of phones and smoking is not permissible for the examiner and applicant, and for the inspectorate provincial monitor where applicable.

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