If you hold a learner’s licence you are allowed to drive only when you are supervised by a licensed driver.
A learner’s licence is a permit that proves that you have basic knowledge of a motor vehicle and the rules of the road.
The learner’s licence is valid for 24 months and cannot be extended.
Different learner’s licences are issued for the various categories of motor vehicle:
Code 1
This is for a motorcycle with or without a sidecar, motor tricycle or quadricycle. You must be 16 years or older on the date of the test to apply if the motorcycle’s engine does not exceed 125 cc and 18 years or older if it exceeds 125 cc.
Code 2
This is for a motor vehicle, including a minibus, bus or goods vehicle, with a tare or gross vehicle mass not exceeding 3 500kg. You must be 17 years or older on the date of the test to apply.
Code 3
This is for a motor vehicle with a tare or gross vehicle mass exceeding 3 500kg. You must be 18 years or older on the date of the test to apply.