K53 Learners Test Pretoria
— Free Practice 2026
Two centres serve Pretoria and its southern suburbs, and one of them is quietly the better bet. Practise the K53 learners test free here until your section scores hold steady, then use the details below to decide between Waltloo and Centurion.
Waltloo or Centurion?
Waltloo is the Pretoria centre proper, out east of the city in the industrial area off Simon Vermooten Road. It is the default for most of Pretoria and takes the corresponding volume.
Centurion, in Lyttelton, is the one worth knowing about: it often runs shorter queues than the Pretoria CBD. If you are anywhere along the R21 or south towards Midrand, the extra travel can easily pay for itself in time saved standing in line.
Both close at 15:00. Neither publishes live queue data, so phone the number listed below on the morning you plan to go rather than trusting a wait time you read somewhere.
Testing Centres Serving Pretoria
Hours and booking rules change without notice — always phone ahead to confirm.
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Pretoria Learners Test — Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I write the K53 learners test in Pretoria?▼
The Pretoria Driving Licence Testing Centre is at Waltloo, on the corner of Charles de Gaulle and Simon Vermooten Road. Centurion, at the corner of Jean Avenue and Rabie Street in Lyttelton, is the other option in the area and often has shorter queues than the Pretoria CBD.
Is Centurion or Waltloo better for a learners test?▼
Centurion is noted as often having shorter queues than the Pretoria CBD, which makes it worth considering if you are south of the city and can travel. Both centres run the identical test, so the choice comes down to travel time and queue length rather than anything about the paper.
What time do Pretoria testing centres open?▼
Both the Waltloo and Centurion centres operate Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 15:00. Gauteng centres close half an hour earlier than most coastal provinces, so an afternoon arrival often means being turned away.
What is the pass mark for the K53 test?▼
You must pass all three sections independently: Road Rules 22/30 (73%), Road Signs 23/30 (77%), and Vehicle Controls 6/8 (75%). Failing even one section means you have failed the overall test.