WC learner's licence test pass rate drops to 17% under new computerised system

WC learner's licence test pass rate drops to 17% under new computerised system

For thousands of South Africans, earning a learner’s licence represents far more than passing a test. It is often the first step towards securing a driver’s licence, opening doors to employment, education and greater independence. In the Western Cape, however, that journey has become significantly more challenging. Smile FM News reports that new figures released by the provincial government reveal... Read more → The post WC learner’s licence te…

Tough New Learner’s Licence Testing System Records 17% Pass Rate in Western Cape

New data released by the Western Cape Government has revealed that only 17% of applicants passed their learner’s licence test under the province’s new Computerised Learner Licence Testing (CLLT) system during the 2025/26 financial year.   The figures show a sharp contrast to the overall provincial learner’s licence pass rate of 63%, which includes tests completed under the previous manual system while the computerised platform was being rolled o…