Are you in college and about to complete your studies?
If the answer is yes, then you need to get your driver’s license as soon as possible. Getting a driver’s license as a student will become a very important aspect of your job hunting life. On the other hand, you will be of great help to people around you should they need assistance for you to drive them around for any reason.
It would be very pointless to have access to a car and not have a driver’s license. Having the legal authority to be able to drive on public roads will be a great advantage for you as a student or a graduate. Therefore, get your driver’s license as soon as you can and sharpen your driving skills. This article will outline the benefits of having a driver’s license as a student and graduate.
What age are you allowed to get a driver’s license in South Africa?
In South Africa, you must be 17 years or older (or 16 for motorcycles) to obtain a driver’s license and drive on a public road. If you happen to only have a learner’s license, you need the supervision of a driver until you can get a legal driver’s license.
If you can get a license before college, even better! By the time you finish, you would be a qualified driver with driving experience. It will be much easy for you to get a job that requires a person with a license and has experience in driving.