Motor Vehicle Learner's License - K53

Prepare confidently for your South African learner’s license test with a comprehensive guide to the K53 driving system. This course is ideal for first-time drivers, learners of all ages, and anyone who wants to understand the rules of the road and safe driving principles.

The K53 system is designed to promote defensive and responsible driving habits. This course helps you understand the theory, road signs, markings, and vehicle controls you need to pass your test and build a strong foundation for safe driving.

You will learn how to:

  • Identify and interpret South African road signs and rules

  • Understand vehicle controls and road behaviour

  • Apply K53 defensive driving principles

  • Prepare effectively for the official learner’s license exam

  • Gain confidence in your driving knowledge

This course gives you the confidence and knowledge to pass your learner’s license test and become a responsible road user in South Africa.

Understanding motor vehicles encompasses knowledge and skills essential for safe, responsible, and effective operation. Whether you’re a new driver, a seasoned driver, or simply interested in understanding how vehicles work, this knowledge is valuable for your safety and the safety of others on the road.

Course Content

  • Introduction
  • Road signs part 1
  • Road signs part 2
  • Regulatory signs
  • Prohibition signs
  • Compulsory lane use signs
  • Parking reservation signs
  • Selective restriction signs
  • Warning signs
  • Information signs
  • Guidance signs
  • Traffic signals
  • Road markings part 1
  • Road markings part 2
  • Road markings part 3
  • Road markings part 4
  • Road markings part 5
  • Specific rules of the road
  • Traffic circles, turning and parking of vehicles
  • Towing of vehicles and duties of pedestrians
  • Using a cell phone while driving
  • Lights
  • Steering gear, brakes and tyres
  • Windscreens, wipers, seatbelts, number plates etc.
  • Additional rules for motorcycles, motor-tricycles and quad bikesCarrying loads on light and heavy motor vehicles
  • Red retroreflectors
  • Qualification to drive a motor vehicle
  • Vehicle control in various driving conditions
  • Emergency stop to avoid a collision
  • General duties and responsibilities of a driver
  • Mental and physical driver fitness
  • Prescribed and over-the-counter drugs
  • Driver fatigue, emotions and medical conditions
  • Vehicle controls and their uses – Manual
  • Vehicle controls and their uses – Automatic
  • Vehicle controls and their uses – Heavy motor vehicles
  • Non-accredited: Short course only  
  • Duration: 1h 30m
  • Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
  • Access Period: 12 Months 
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