Cape Town: City drives Computerised Learner’s Licence Test Rollout. The Driving License Testing Centres of the City of Cape Town are on a hard drive to operationalise the new system. They are implementing agent for the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and the Western Cape Government.
The Computerised Learner’s Licence Testing (CLLT) system will be implemented at the City of Cape Town’s 18 Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs). The system replaces the current manual booklet-based test and will allow the learner licence applicants to tap their way through their test, by using the digital screens.
Installation has been completed at four DLTCs – Brackenfell, Elsies River, Joe Gqabi and Lingelethu West along with the system that will go live at Brackenfell and Elsies River on Monday, Dec 15, 2025. The go-live dates at other DLTCs will be communicated at the facility level.
Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security – Alderman JP Smith said that this shift in gears is long overdue and brings them a step closer to the digital age. It will speed up the time that it takes to complete the test, and so the results.
It can also reduce the waiting time for appointments. They are really excited about the change and hopefully it will unlock the further positive digital developments such as the online booking system, which is available only in few provinces, at present.
The licensing process remains onerous, causing great frustration for clients, but also the DLTC staff who are at the mercy of a centralised national system that fails far too often. The CLLT installation is being phased in and envisions that all DLTCs will have the new system by mid-February 2026.
Key Benefits of the CLLT System:
- Faster and more accurate results due to instant digital processing.
- Reduces the risk of corruption through secure and standardised testing.
- Equipped with fingerprint verification and touchscreen functionality for a modern and user-friendly experience.
- Tests are available in all 11 official languages. The system supports hearing-impaired applicants and makes the process more inclusive.
- Uninterrupted service as systems are designed to remain operational during electricity outages.
Chief Inspector Kevin Jacobs stated that the new system only changes how applicants complete the test, as the booking system remains the same. DLTCs will have signage up, advising the public of their installation progress and when the switch is made.
They understand that this can be somewhat overwhelming, but examiners are still required to provide instructions as currently the case with the written test is. The digital system will also have a demonstration function to help candidates familiarise themselves with what’s expected, before the test gets under way.
This is a massive change, and while they hope for a seamless transition, they also ask the public for their cooperation and patience during this time. Learner’s licence test appointments can be made at any of the City of Cape Town’s 18 Driving Licence Testing Centres.