Western Cape goes digital with learner’s licence testing
The new platform also supports applicants with hearing impairments through visual and multilingual instructions.
Computerised learners’ licence testing system I Pitcture: Western Cape Mobility Department
As part of a broader push to improve road safety and modernise public services, the Western Cape Government recently launched a new Computerised Learner’s Licence Testing (CLLT) system at the Beaufort West Driving Licence Testing Centre.
The system replaces the old paper-based test with a fully digital process aimed at making testing more efficient, accessible, and fair for all applicants.
“This digital shift is a big step toward safer roads and a stronger economy. By improving driver skills through fair and efficient testing, we’re also boosting employability...”
- Isaac Sileku, Western Cape Mobility MEC
“If we are to grow our economy and create more jobs, we need to ensure that our residents have the skills that they need to participate in the economy, and a driver’s licence is a critical requirement for many jobs, so we must make getting a driver’s licence as easy as possible for all our residents.”
- Isaac Sileku, Western Cape Mobility MEC
The system, developed with the Road Traffic Management Corporation, uses fingerprint-secured terminals, randomised test questions, and real-time results processing, all linked directly to the national traffic database.
The new platform also supports applicants with hearing impairments through visual and multilingual instructions.
“This is not just a technological upgrade – it’s a values-driven transformation. The system ensures that every applicant, regardless of ability, is treated with fairness and dignity."
- Isaac Sileku, Western Cape Mobility MEC
The rollout has reached all testing centres outside Cape Town, with plans to expand further across the province.