know the meanings of the road traffic signs, signals and painted road markings, and how to respond to each of them.know what the various vehicle controls (steering wheel, gears, footbrake, etc.) are used for and.understand the basics of the K53 defensive driving system.

To pass the learner’s licence test you will need to: So how do you go about getting your learner’s licence? Before you write the learner’s licence test, you must understand the K53 defensive driving system which will teach you the road signs, motor vehicle controls and road rules in South Africa. Ī South African learner’s licence is valid for 24 months, giving you enough time to practice for your official driver’s test. When you pass the test, you will qualify for a learner’s licence that permits driving on public roads, provided you have someone with a valid driver’s licence in the passenger seat at all times.

To obtain a learner’s licence, you need to pass a theoretical test, known as the K53 learner’s licence test. A learner’s licence is mandatory for anyone applying for a driving licence in South Africa, and provides you with the foundation to practice driving skills, techniques and manoeuvres to ensure moving to the next level – getting your driver’s licence! Had the seller been willing to ship one of them off, I would have already been in contact, but sadly he has indicated that face to face transactions are the only way he will part with the unissued rifles.Before you’re allowed to drive on a public road in South Africa, you must demonstrate theoretical knowledge of the rules of the road and the practical application of driving manoeuvres and procedures.įirst things first – you need to get your learner’s licence before even considering getting into the driver’s seat. I don’t know why they would be selling them off, but it seems like a reasonably good deal at $550 per rifle.

The seller has somehow squirreled away 4 brand new No4 Mk2 rifles and resisted the urge to unwrap any of them. Finds like this one where the rifles are still in the wrap and haven’t been fired with the exception of proofing loads grab my attention. It seems that Enfields in particular turn up in reasonably rough shape, few of them that I have run across could be considered nice examples. With the exception of the odd lot of Mosins or Mausers being offered for sale at a reasonably good price I doubt we will see anything like shooters did 25 – 30 years ago.Įven locating some of these old war horses in new condition is near impossible without resorting to an arsenal refurbished or rebuilt rifle. I think that each and every one of us longs for the days of $20 Enfields in a barrel at the hardware store, but sadly the golden age of milsurp rifles has come and gone.

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