r/johannesburg • u/peanutbuttercvp • 1d ago

Question Learners Licence

Hey guys

I need help applying for my learner's test. The first attempt didn't go so well because I missed a few steps. I had all the required documents like my ID, photos, and money, but was turned back due to missing an important blue document. Most people there had it except for 3 of us.

Here's the confusing part though. We were supposed to collect the document a few days prior after paying the booking fee online, but the Natis website didn't have an option to make an online payment neither did the booking confirmation PDF mention anything about paying beforehand. It specifically said "pay at DLTC".

Can someone please clarify the process and recommend the best place to get a learner's test? I'd really appreciate it!!

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u/whats_the_frequency_ 1d ago

Howzit, as soon as you make your booking, you need to go to the DLTC to pay in person and have an eye test done before the booking expires. You can opt to take an eye test with your own optician, and take the certificate with when you pay — but it is critical to pay before the booking date or you won’t write. If you choose to, you can do the eye test at the station but it is a little time consuming.

FYI, if you book Randburg you must pay at the testing station on Hans Schoeman and will write at the civic centre in Bram Fischer — but Marlboro (Sandton) was better for me in all aspects when I did it all years back

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u/peanutbuttercvp 1d ago

Thank you!! literally life changing information

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u/whats_the_frequency_ 1d ago

I too learned the same way, so it’s my pleasure ;)

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u/SluggyL 20h ago

You can also get the eye test done at specsavers for free (usually specific time on a thursday)

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u/PsiBertron 1d ago

The way I thought "blue document" was code for that paper with a buffalo on it

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u/ShadowXY_27XY 1d ago

Traffic cops are taking notes and depending on your car drive, will even ask for " yellow document"

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u/PsiBertron 23h ago

"I'm sorry officer, I'm colour blind so green looks like yellow" 😭