How To Find a professional Driving School in South Africa

Well, for starters, the website is really easy to use. And it’s reliable. And you don’t need to pay anything to use it. Learning to drive is exciting and serious business. You want to know that you are getting a driving school instructor just right for you. We get that. Here’s how we make this happen for you:

• All driving instructors listed on iDRIVE.co.za are in possession of valid driving instructor certificates issued by the Local Government Traffic Department. This means they’re legit and qualified to do the job. (We check).
• You can browse to your heart’s content. New driving instructors are listed regularly – we really try to offer you as many relevant options as possible.
• You can be specific. You can search for driving instructors who operate in your area and offer the driving code you require. You can even find an instructor who speaks the language of your preference. Check out our easy-to-use Driving School Instructor search function. (See, it is easy!).
• When you find a suitable instructor on iDRIVE.co.za, you can contact them directly from this website via free SMS or email – the choice is yours. So you don’t even to spend any money on a phone call. How cool is that?
• And because we like throwing in a little extra, there’s also some handy links to learning materials and useful information for you to check out.

Well, we think you have a better idea of how iDRIVE.co.za works now. Give it a go and enjoy the ride!

So, you want more exposure for your driving school business – try iDRIVE.co.za?

Well, we’re so much more than just another advert on a website or a simple directory listing. (We’re also more economical). IDRIVE.co.za is a platform which use latest web technologies and mobile platforms to connect you with the many learner drivers across South Africa. Think of us as digital match-makers. We aim to match learner drivers with driving instructors who best meet their specific needs. We do this by offering learner drivers the option to search for and contact qualified driving instructors (that’s you!) through the use of filters like location, language and driving code requirements.

And even though some of it may sound a tad complicated, you really don’t need to know much about the technical website stuff to use this service. (We do the shlep work and our clever technology takes care of the rest). All you need to do is enter some profile & contact information and send us a copy of your valid Instructor’s certificate before we can sign you up. That’s when you start getting exposed to the hundreds of learner drivers using iDRIVE.co.za each day. Learner drivers will then start contacting you via your choice of email or SMS. It really is that easy. Read more about what you get from iDRIVE.co.za when signing up.

 

Exterior K53 Pre-trip Inspection

On approach to the vehicle the examiner will request the applicant to conduct a pre-trip inspection prior to entering the vehicle. In the event of there being a minor defect, the applicant may be allowed the oppurtunity to rectify it.

1. Inspect under vehicle on approach for obvious leaks, obsrutctions, etc.
2. Unlock all doors
3. Inspect vehicle for possible damage, preferably from top tp bottom, left to right in an anit-clockwise direction.
4. Check right-hand exterior mirror for damage, cleanliness and stability (if fitted).
5. Check right-hand portion of windscreen for damage and cleanliness.
6. Check right wipreblade for wear, stability and cleanliness and leave in extended position if possible
7. Check right-hand fron wheel: tyre tread for wear and damage, sidewall damage, inflation, valve cap, oil, grease leaks and wheel nuts (if no hub cap is fitted). Visual inspection only.
8. Check right hand lenses and reflector for damage, cleanliness and stability.
9. Check fornt of vehicle for damage and security of bonnet or boot, grill and bumper.
10. Mention that oil, water, brake fluid and fanbelt should be checked.
11. Read the 20 other steps at the new K53 rules blog.

 

Interior K53 Pre-trip inspection

The Interior Pre-trip inspection follows the exterior pre-trip inspection.

1. Check that all doors are properly closed as applicable.
2. Ensure (from drivers seat) that parking brake is appliead and that the gear lever is in neutral position.
3. Check for obstructions
4. Check for emergency warning signs, where applicable.
5. Check seat adjsutment for correct drivign position.
6. Read the rest at the new home for K53 Rules

 

A Book to help Pass Your Driver’s License First Time

For those of you who prefer to go it on your own and do not require a driving school for learners license classes. There is a Book to help you pass your light motor vehicle test.

 

Duration of K53 Yard Test and Road Test

Yard Test: (duration maximun 20 minutes) Include pretrip inspection: exterior, pre-inspection:interior, starting procedure, alley docking, parallel parking, incline start, turn in the road(3 point turn)

Road Test: (duration min 20 – 45 minutes) moving off from parked position, clutch, gear changing, signals: hand signal to the left, right, stopping and hooter.

Future posts will be explaining the K53 Yard Test and K53 Road Tests with more detail.

 

The purpose of The Heavy Motor Vehicle Test

Once again, this is a practial test to determine the ability of heavy, extra-heavy and articulated motor vehicle drivers. The test consists of three parts similar to Light motor vehicles and motorcycles.

 

Purpose of the Test

This is a practical test to determine the ability of motrocycle riders. The test consists of a yard test, which include pre-trip inspection, a starting procedure and skill test. Ther test is a measure of the mortorcycle rider’s ability in respect of the handling of a motorcycle, obedience to traffic rules and the use of the system of vehicle control. Read more K53 Rules here

 

The purpose of Test

This is a practical test to determine the ability of light motor vehicle drivers. The Test consists of three sperate parts, namely a pre-trip inspectionm a yard test and a road test, jointly mesuring proficiency of a vehicle driver regarding his/her handling of the vehicle, obedience of traffic rules, and coping woth traffic problems in the practical driving situation. Read more at the new home of K53 rules.

 

What do you require to obtain a K53 Drivers License?

• Applicant (you) should obtain a DLI (for driver’s license) from the local registering authority or an appropriately graded testing centre. The fee of R100.00 (for a light motor vehicle) or R150.00 (for a heavy motor vehicle) for the test and a further R100.00 for the license.
• To test the proficiency of the applicant a Practical Driving Test: (Yard Test & Road Test) will be done.
• Heavy motor vehicle drivers must be in possesion of a PrDP (professional drivers permit).
• For further information stay tuned to this blog or contact your local traffic department.

Off topic. We got our first mention on other South African blogs today over here and here.

 

Old Driving Codes and their new K53 Driving Code Counterparts

Your new credit card format drivers license has the new codes with their description at the back. Most people are familiar with the old coding system for different class vehicles.

The following list will represent the old Driving Codes in with the new k53 Drivng Code:

• Code 8 -new code B and EB
  
• Code 10 – The list has moved here