| (1) |
An applicant for a driving licence shall be examined and tested by an examiner for driving licences. |
| (2) |
The examiner for driving licences shall by observation, inquiry and practical test, satisfy himself or herself that the applicant— |
| (a) |
holds a learner's licence which authorises him or her to drive the class of motor vehicle to which his or her application relates; |
| (b) |
knows and understands the road traffic signs; |
| (c) |
has a sound knowledge of the rules of the road and the different signals which a driver of a motor vehicle is required to give when driving on a public road; |
| (d) |
is not subject to any disqualification referred to in section 15 of the Act or regulation 102; and |
| (e) |
is generally capable of driving a motor vehicle of the class to which the application relates. |
| (3) |
In the case where a person applies for a driving licence which authorises him or her to drive an articulated motor vehicle, or a combination of a motor vehicle and trailer, the practical test shall be conducted while the semi-trailer is attached to the truck-tractor, or the trailer is attached to the drawing vehicle, as the case may be. |
| (4) |
For the purposes of subregulation (2) an applicant shall not be required to undergo a written test. |
| (5) |
An examiner for driving licences shall in compliance with the provisions of paragraph (e) of subregulation (2)— |
| (a) |
in the case of a code B driving licence, test an applicant according to the manual of the Department "K53 Practical driving test for motor vehicle drivers, Volume 1 - Light Motor Vehicles" published by the Minister by notice in the Gazette; |
| (b) |
in the case of a code C1, C, EC1 or EC driving licence, test an applicant according to the manual of the Department "K53 Practical driving test for motor vehicle drivers, Volume 2 - Heavy Motor Vehicles", published by the Minister by notice in the Gazette; |
| (c) |
in the case of a code A1 or A driving licence, test an applicant according to the manual of the Department "K53 Practical driving test for motor vehicle drivers, Volume 3 - Motor Cycles" published by the Minister by notice in the Gazette; and |
| (d) |
in the case of a code EB driving licence, test an applicant according to the manual of the Department "K53 Practical driving test for motor vehicle driver, Volume 4 - Light Motor Vehicles Combination" published by the Minister by notice in the Gazette. |
Provided that the examiner for driving licences shall use the electronic score sheet to test an applicant, if the driving licence testing centre is equipped with a motor vehicle with an electronic driving licence test surveillance system.
[Regulation 107(5) substituted by regulation 10 of Notice No. R. 589 of 2009]
National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (107 of 1998)
