Free practice for the K53 learner’s licence test
Take a free taster of the computerised learner’s test: 16 questions in 15 minutes, on a screen like the testing centre’s tablet. Then see every answer explained, with the law or the sign it comes from.
- 125 questions with answers, free
- 257 road signs, markings and signals explained
- No account, no ads
The learner’s licence test in brief
The computerised learner’s licence test has 64 questions in 60 minutes, in three sections. You must pass every section, as testing centres state the pass marks:
| Section | Questions | To pass |
|---|---|---|
| Rules of the road | 28 | 22 right |
| Signs, signals and markings | 28 | 23 right |
| Vehicle controls | 8 | 6 right |
How the computer test works · Which learner’s code you need · How to book the test
Practise for free
The full test is in the app
K53 Simulator for Android has the whole 64-question mock test with its 60-minute clock, 1,211 questions to practise, and rounds of the ones you got wrong.
- Every answer explained, with the law it comes from
- For code 1, 2 or 3, with your code’s controls drawing
- Works offline, no ads, no account
3 days of everything free, then one free mock test a day, or R48.99 for a month. The pass is paid once and doesn’t renew.
Coming soon to Google Play
More about the app. On an iPhone or a computer? The app is for Android phones for now, and the taster on this site stays free.
Questions people ask
How many questions are in the learner’s licence test?
The computerised learner’s licence test has 64 questions, and you have 60 minutes. Testing centres split them into 28 on the rules of the road, 28 on road signs and 8 on vehicle controls.
What is the pass mark for the K53 learner’s test?
You must pass each of the three sections: 22 of 28 on the rules of the road, 23 of 28 on road signs and 6 of 8 on vehicle controls, as testing centres state them. Passing two sections is not enough.
Is the learner’s test done on a computer?
At testing centres that use the computerised learner’s licence test, you answer on a tablet the centre provides, and your result is ready as soon as you finish.
How long is a learner’s licence valid?
A learner’s licence is valid for 24 months and cannot be extended. While you hold it, you may drive only with a licensed driver supervising you.
How old must I be to get a learner’s licence?
For code 1, at least 16 for a motorcycle with an engine of up to 125 cc, and 18 for a bigger one. For code 2, at least 17. For code 3, at least 18. Your age counts on the day of the test.
Is K53 Simulator a government service?
No. K53 Simulator is independent practice, made by Kindly Made. It can’t book tests or issue licences. Book your test at a driving licence testing centre or on NaTIS Online.
Is the practice on this site free?
Yes. The taster test (once a day in each browser), the 125 sample questions and the road signs are free, with no account. The full 64-question test is in the K53 Simulator app.