What is Form LL1 (Application for Learner's Licence)?
Under the National Road Traffic Act (Act 93 of 1996), every candidate booking or sitting for a South African learner's licence test at a Driver's Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) must complete and sign the official Form LL1 (Application for Learner's Licence) in black ink. You can download our Printable Form LL1 PDF Checklist & Reference Template beforehand or collect the green physical form at your nearest South African DLTC Testing Station.
Completing Form LL1 accurately before you reach the cashier counter prevents administrative rejections and saves up to 30 minutes in the booking queue. Once your paperwork is ready, take our Free 64-Question Computerized DLTC Practice Exam to make sure you pass on your first attempt.
Form LL1 Section-by-Section Completion Guide
| Form LL1 Section | What You Must Enter | Critical DLTC Counter Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Section A: Particulars of Applicant | ID Type (RSA ID Book/Smart Card or Foreign Passport), 13-digit ID Number, Surname, Full Initials, Date of Birth, Residential & Postal Address. | Use BLACK INK ONLY and write in neat block capital letters inside the boxes. |
| Section B: Class of Learner's Licence | Mark strictly ONE box: Code 1 (Motorcycles), Code 2 (Light Motor Vehicles <3,500kg GVM), or Code 3 (Heavy Motor Vehicles >3,500kg GVM). | Age minimums apply on the day of application: Code 1 (≤125cc) = 16 yrs; Code 2 = 17 yrs; Code 3 = 18 yrs. |
| Section C: Medical & Legal Declaration | Declare whether you suffer from uncontrolled epilepsy, sudden fainting spells, mental incapacity, or any court disqualification from holding a licence. | Never sign Section C until you have verified every box; false declarations void your learner's licence under Section 15 of the NRTA. |
| Section D: Vision Screening & Biometrics | Completed by the DLTC eye examiner OR attached via a registered private optometrist visual acuity certificate (Reg 102). | Bringing a stamped optometrist eye report lets you skip the internal DLTC eye-testing queue. |
DLTC Examiner Trap Warning: Never tick both Code 2 and Code 3 on the same Form LL1. A Code 3 learner's licence legally covers heavy vehicles and light motor vehicles (except motorcycles), whereas Code 2 covers light vehicles up to 3,500 kg Tare/GVM.
The 4 Essential Items to Clip to Your Form LL1
- Original RSA Smart ID Card or Green Barcoded ID Book (plus 1–2 certified copies stamped within the last 3 months).
- 2 Identical ID Photographs (35mm × 45mm) in black-and-white or colour (required even at computerized stations for your physical learner's certificate).
- Completed Form LL1 Application (Download Printable Form LL1 PDF).
- Official Booking & Issue Tariff Fees (~R108 booking fee + ~R60 licence issue fee; check whether your station is card-only or accepts cash on our 79-Station DLTC Directory).
Top 3 DLTC Computerized Exam Questions on Learner's Licences
Question 1: Minimum Age for a Code 2 Learner's Licence
What is the minimum statutory age to apply for a Code 2 (light motor vehicle under 3,500 kg Tare) learner's licence in South Africa?
- A) 16 years old
- B) 17 years old
- C) 18 years old
- D) 21 years old
Correct Answer: B. Under the National Road Traffic Act, an applicant must be at least 17 years old for a Code 2 learner's licence (16 years for a motorcycle up to 125cc, and 18 years for motorcycles over 125cc or Code 3 heavy vehicles).
Question 2: Validity Period of a South African Learner's Licence
How long is an official South African learner's licence valid from the date of issue?
- A) 6 months
- B) 12 months
- C) 18 months
- D) 24 months
Correct Answer: D. Regulation 105 specifies that a learner's licence remains valid for 24 months (2 years) from the date of test pass and issue.
Question 3: Carrying Passengers with a Code 1 vs Code 2 Learner's Licence
Which rule applies to carrying passengers when driving with a valid learner's licence?
- A) A Code 1 motorcycle learner may never carry a pillion passenger; a Code 2 motor vehicle learner may carry passengers provided a licensed supervisor sits beside the learner.
- B) Neither Code 1 nor Code 2 learners may ever carry passengers.
- C) Both Code 1 and Code 2 learners may carry passengers if driving under 60 km/h.
- D) A Code 2 learner may only carry passengers during daylight hours.
Correct Answer: A. A motorcycle learner (Code 1) is strictly prohibited from carrying any passenger, whereas a motor car learner (Code 2/3) may carry passengers as long as a licensed driver for that class of vehicle occupies the front passenger seat.