| What the test covers |
To pass your learner's license test you must know :
- the rules of the road;
- road traffic signs, signals and surface markings;
- the controls of the vehicle.
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| Pre-test requirements |
To write the learner's license test, you must :
- be of the minimum age required (see details below);
- pass the health and eyesight requirements;
- not be addicted to narcotic drugs or the excessive use of intoxicating liquor;
- comply with all instructions given by the testing officer;
- not have been previously disqualified by a court of law and this disqualification is still in force;
- not already hold a license for the same class of vehicle;
- not have had a license canceled;
- not have had a license suspended temporarily and the suspension has not yet expired;
- have acceptable identification;
- have two recent black and white or colour identity photographs.
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| Minimum age requirements |
The minimum age for obtaining a learner's license is :
- 16 years : for a motorcycle without a side-car, and with an engine cylinder capacity not exceeding 125 cc;
- 17 years : for light motor vehicles with a mass not exceeding 3 500 kg;
- 18 years : for all other vehicles.
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| What the license authorizes |
When you have a learner's license :
- you may only drive under the supervision of a person in possession of a valid driver's icence for the same category of vehicle which you intend to drive;
- this person should be seated next to you, or directly behind you if they are not able to sit next to you;
- in the case of a motorcycle without a side-car, you may not carry a passenger and therefore your instructor may not sit on the same motorcycle as you.
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| Duration of license validity |
Your learner's license is valid for :
- 18 months from date of issue.
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