PURPOSE
The Learner’s Licence (K53) online course is a training program designed to prepare individuals for obtaining a learner’s licence for driving a motor vehicle. This course is based on the K53 method, which is a standardized driver’s licence testing system used in several countries, including South Africa.
COURSE CONTENT
Unit 1A: Road Signs
- Introduction
- Road Signs Part 1
- Road Signs Part 2
- Regulatory Signs
- Prohibition Signs
- Compulsory Lane Use Signs
- Parking Reservation Signs
- Selective Restriction Signs
- Warning Signs
- Information Signs
- Guidance Signs
Unit 1B: Road markings and signals
- Traffic Signals
- Road Markings Part 1
- Road Markings Part 2
- Road Markings Part 3
- Road Markings Part 4
- Road Markings Part 5
Unit 2A: Rules of the road
- Specific rules of the road
- Traffic circles, turning and parking of vehicles
- Towing of vehicles and duties of pedestrians
- Using a cellphone while driving
- Lights
- Steering gear, brakes and tyres
- Windscreens, wipers, seatbelts, numberplates etc.
- Additional rules for motorcycles, motor-tricycles and quad bikes
- Carrying loads on light and heavy motor vehicles
- Red retro reflectors
Unit 2B: Driver responsibilities and duties in operating a vehicle
- Qualification to drive a motor vehicle
- Vehicle control in various driving conditions
- Emergency stop to avoid a collision
- General duties and responsibilities of a driver
- Mental and physical driver fitness
- Prescribed and over-the-counter drugs
- Driver fatigue, emotions and medical conditions
Unit 3: Different controls of the vehicle and its uses
- Vehicle controls and its uses – Manual
- Vehicle controls and its uses – Automatic
- Vehicle controls and its uses – Heavy motor vehicle
DELIVERY
- Duration: 1 Day
- Delivery: Classroom
ACCREDITATION
5 Day Courses: Participants will receive a SpecCon Holdings certificate upon completion of all courses.
1 Day Courses: Participants will receive a SpecCon Holdings certificate upon completion of this course.