How do you get a drivers license in South Africa?

Answer 1

There are two steps: 1. Learner's License - South African traffic law and road signs. Theory only. 17 years upwards. R60. 3 month average waiting period. 6 hour queue at any traffic office for booking. 2. Driver's License - Practical examination including road test. Using the completely impractical and unrealistic K53 driving method is mandatory. 16 years upwards. R100. 4 month average waiting period. 6 hour queue at any traffic office for booking. The average pass rate is 40% due to the fact that examiners are required to fail a certain number of people per day. -or- A drivers license is readily available from corrupt officials, crooked secretaries, and other similarly dishonest connections. The going rate for any class of drivers license is approximately R1500. This is strongly recommended due to the overwhelming administrative incompetence of the Traffic Department, the penchant of examiners to fail you on a whim, and the time commitment required to learn an utterly useless style of driving which you most certainly will never use again.