What You Need To Know To Pass Your Drivers The First Time Around


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Once you have passed you learners license test you are now eligible to start going for driving lessons to prepare for the test. For many this process can be daunting, so here are some tips to help you pass your driver's test first time around!

What You Must Know To Pass Your Drivers Test

It Is Essential To Be Fully Prepared For Your Licence Test.

What does K53 mean?

The title “K53” refers to a file reference used when “defensive driving” was introduced into the driving requirements in South Africa. 

Rules Of The Road

  • Study the rules of the road which are in place to ensure that traffic flow is regulated, safe and to protect the rights of all road users.
  • The rules of the road also include speed limit restrictions, parking, use of lights and lane discipline.

Road Signs, Traffic Signals And Road Markings

  • You need know the meaning of the various road signs and markings, and traffic signals and their purpose.
  • Understanding these will determine how you respond to the signs when you are driving and ensure you get to where you want to go.

Controls Of The Vehicle

  • You need to become familiar with all the vehicle controls.
  • You should know how to control the vehicle using the handlebar or steering wheel, gear lever, brakes, accelerator, clutch, lights, indicators, hooter, and mirrors.

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Post-Matric Options

 

We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.

These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or  private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.

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