Questions and Answers
A person can hold a learner's or driving license if they are addicted to narcotic drugs.
False
What age must you be to obtain a code 1 learner's licence?
What type of vehicle can the holder of a code 1 learner's licence ride?
motorcycle
Persons with uncontrolled epilepsy can obtain a driving licence.
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What is the maximum vehicle mass for Code 2 learner’s licence?
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How long is a learner's licence valid after passing the approved test?
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What age must you be to obtain a code 2 learner's licence?
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What type of vehicles can a holder of a code 3 learner's licence drive?
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A learner's licence allows the holder to carry passengers on a motorcycle.
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Study Notes
Disqualifications for Learner's or Driving Licence
- Addiction to narcotic drugs or excessive use of alcohol results in disqualification.
- Disqualification remains in effect if declared by a competent court or authority.
- Suspension of a licence by a court or authority prohibits driving until lifted.
- Cancellation of a licence restricts reapplication for a specified period.
- Holding an existing licence for a vehicle class prevents application for a new licence of the same class.
- Medical conditions that disqualify individuals include:
- Uncontrolled epilepsy.
- Sudden giddiness or fainting spells.
- Severe mental illness requiring periods of detention or supervision.
- Conditions causing muscular incoordination.
- Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
- Vision defects measured against established standards.
- Any other significant physical defect that impairs safe driving, excluding deafness.
Learner's Licence Codes
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Code 1 Learner's Licence:
- Authorizes riding motorcycles on public roads; not valid for quadricycles.
- Minimum age requirement is 16 years.
- Motorcycles must not exceed 125 cc for riders under 18.
- Licensed riders cannot carry passengers.
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Code 2 Learner's Licence:
- Permits driving light motor vehicles or combinations not exceeding 3500 kg.
- Minimum age to obtain is 17 years.
- Mandatory supervision by a licensed driver for the applicable vehicle class.
- Valid for 24 months post passing the approved test.
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Code 3 Learner's Licence:
- Authorizes driving heavy motor vehicles not classified as motorcycles, tricycles, or quadricycles, with a limit of 3500 kg.
- At least 18 years old required to obtain this licence.
- Supervision requirement mirrors that of Code 2.
- Also valid for 24 months from the date of test approval.
Licensing Regulations
- No person may drive a motor vehicle on public roads without a valid licence.
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This quiz focuses on the disqualification criteria for obtaining or holding a learner's or driving license. It covers aspects related to substance abuse and legal disqualifications. Test your knowledge on the legal requirements and implications of driving licenses.
