Code 08 Driving Lessons

Important Notice – Covid 19

  • All staff had training on Covid-19.
  • All vehicles are equipped with vehicle sanitiser for after each lesson as well as sanitiser for client and Instructor.
  • Clients will be screened before each lesson with a questionnaire.
  • Face masks are mandatory when doing training.

Code 08 (B) K53 Driving Lessons

MANUAL & AUTOMATIC

A Code B(08) licence allows you to drive a vehicle less than 3500kg with a trailer less than 750 kg.

Why use He and She

With 50 years of experience in K53 driver training, He and She instructors will assist you to obtain your code 08 (B) driver license. We supply training in all areas in the Cape Town and surrounding areas (Western Cape Peninsula).

  • All driving lessons are based on the K53 curriculum
  • Free collect and drop service
  • All lessons are 1 hour long (excluding travelling time)
  • All vehicles are comprehensively insured
  • All vehicles are fitted with dual controls
  • All our instructors are in possession of instructor certificates
  • Our vehicles are new and 100% roadworthy and well maintained
  • We constantly strive to improve our training methods
  • We have our own practise yard in the Western Cape which is marked according to K53 requirements

*Please note that addition park yard fees might be applicable to clients further than 15km of our head office.

Requirements

To book for a driving lesson code 08 (B), you need to be minimum 17 years old with a code 2 learner license.

Please have your learner license with you when attending a driving lesson.

To book a K53 driver test you will need:

Learner license
ID book or ID card
Proof of address

Course Content

Pre-trip inspection
Manoeuvres in the yard
Driving on the road
Practical in-car training (1 client: 1 instructor)

How to Book

Book Online with a Credit Card or EFT
We have listed our driving lessons packages below. Please click on the ‘Purchase X Hours’ to make an online booking and pay either by EFT or with a Credit Card. Once your payment reflects in our bank account, one of our office staff will contact you to book your first lesson.

Book Via Email
Should you wish to make a booking via our online registration form:
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Or alternatively send an email to this address:
info@heandshe.co.za

Book Via Telephone
Should you wish to book by telephone please either click the number or call us at: 021 931 8214

Code B (08) K53 Driving Lessons
Manual

Goal: To prepare the learner driver to pass the K53 driver license test at the traffic department.

Module 1: Pre-trip inspection
Module 2: Drive the vehicle in traffic and on freeways
Module 3: Manoeuvring the vehicle
(Alley docking, Parallel parking,
3 point turn, Incline start)

When: Any Monday to Friday (07h00 – 18h00)

OR

Saturdays: (08h00 – 15h00)

Recommended amount of lessons:

As driving is an acquired skill, the amount of lessons needed would depend on previous knowledge and personal progress. A novice driver would need about 20 – 30 hours.

Code B (08) K53 Driving Lessons
Automatic

Goal: To prepare the learner driver to pass the K53 driver license test at the traffic department.

Module 1: Pre-trip inspection
Module 2: Drive the vehicle in traffic and on freeways
Module 3: Manoeuvring the vehicle
(Alley docking, Parallel parking,
3 point turn, Incline start)

When: Any Monday to Friday (07h00 – 18h00)

OR

Saturdays: (08h00 – 15h00)

Recommended amount of lessons:

As driving is an acquired skill, the amount of lessons needed would depend on previous knowledge and personal progress. A novice driver would need about 20 – 30 hours.

Code B(08) Driving Lesson Packages

5 Hours Package
  • Professional driving lessons
  • Based on K53
  • Patient instructor
  • Pickup and drop-off service
  • Traffic fees excluded

Manual Lessons
R1200

Automatic Lessons
R1275

Purchase 5 Hours
10 Hours Package
  • Professional driving lessons
  • Based on K53
  • Patient instructor
  • Pickup and drop-off service
  • Traffic fees excluded

Manual Lessons
R2250

Automatic Lessons
R2400

Purchase 10 Hours
15 Hours Package
  • Professional driving lessons
  • Based on K53
  • Patient instructor
  • Pickup and drop-off service
  • Traffic fees excluded

Manual Lessons
R3375

Automatic Lessons
R3600

Purchase 15 Hours
20 Hours Package
  • Professional driving lessons
  • Based on K53
  • Patient instructor
  • Pickup and drop-off service
  • Traffic fees excluded

Manual Lessons
R4500

Automatic Lessons
R4800

Purchase 20 Hours
25 Hours Package
  • Professional driving lessons
  • Based on K53
  • Patient instructor
  • Pickup and drop-off service
  • Traffic fees excluded

Manual Lessons
R5625

Automatic Lessons
R6000

Purchase 25 Hours
30 Hours Package
  • Professional driving lessons
  • Based on K53
  • Patient instructor
  • Pickup and drop-off service
  • Traffic fees excluded

Manual Lessons
R6750

Automatic Lessons
R7200

Purchase 30 Hours

We do code 08 driving lessons in the following areas

  • Acacia Park
  • Bantry Bay
  • Belhar
  • Bellville
  • Belgravia
  • Bergvliet
  • Bishop Lavis
  • Bishops Court
  • Blackheath
  • Bloubergstrand
  • Blue Downs
  • Bonnie Brae
  • Bonteheuwel
  • Brackenfell
  • Brooklyn
  • Campsbay
  • Cape Town
  • Claremont
  • Constantia
  • Crawford
  • Delft
  • Dieprivier
  • Durbanville
  • Edgemead
  • Eerste Rivier
  • Elsies Rivier
  • Epping
  • Fisante kraal
  • Fish Hoek
  • Gardens
  • Goedemoed
  • Gordonsbay
  • Grassy Park
  • Greenpoint
  • Gugulethu
  • Hanover Park
  • Heathfield
  • Highbury
  • Houtbay
  • Joostenbergvlakte
  • Kalkbay
  • Kenilworth
  • Kenridge
  • Khayelitsha
  • Kirstenhof
  • Kommetjie
  • Kraaifontein
  • Kuilsrivier
  • Lakeside
  • Langa
  • Lotus River
  • Lansdowne
  • Lavender Hill
  • Mannenberg
  • Melkbos strand
  • Mfuleni
  • Milnerton
  • Mitchells Plain
  • Montague Gardens
  • Mowbray
  • Muizenberg
  • Newlands
  • Noordhoek
  • Northpine
  • Nyanga
  • Observatory
  • Ocean View
  • Oranjezicht
  • Ottery
  • Parklands
  • Peerless Park north
  • Pelikan Park
  • Phillipi
  • Plattekloof
  • Plumstead
  • Pollsmoor
  • Retreat
  • Richwood
  • Rondebosch
  • Rosebank
  • Seawinds
  • Seapoint
  • Seekoevlei
  • Silveroaks
  • Simonstown
  • Somerset-West
  • Schaapkraal
  • Steenberg
  • Stellenbosch
  • Southfield
  • Strand
  • Strandfontein
  • Sunningdale
  • Tableview
  • Tokai
  • Uitzight-Dvlle
  • Uitzight-Rvnsmd
  • Vredehoek
  • Welgelegen
  • Welgemoed
  • Wetton
  • Westlake
  • Woodstock
  • Wynberg

The 360 Degree Observation

K53 360 degree observation

This sequence is done every time the vehicle’s handbrake is up and you are ready to pull away

  1. Blindspot
  2. Side mirror
  3. Middle mirror
  4. Side mirror
  5. Blind Spot

Side Roads / Intersections

This sequence is done every time you approach side roads or intersections

  1. Check centre mirror
  2. Check left road
  3. Check right road

Changing Lanes

Perform this sequence every time you plan on changing lanes

  1. Centre Mirror
  2. Left/ Right Mirror
  3. Blind
  4. Indicator
  5. Blind spot
  6. Change lanes if it is safe to do so.

The Pre-trip Inspection

  1. There are no leaks or obstructions under or around the vehicle.
  2. The Vehicle’s seat belt & door in working as intended.
  3. The vehicle’s mirror & windshield is fixed and secure.
  4. The vehicle’s wiper-blade un-perished.
  5. The Vehicle’s tyre tread is within spec and the tyre pressure has been checked.
  6. The wheel nuts are tight and the wheel is secure to the vehicle.
  7. The headlights are secure to the vehicle and the bonnet is closed and secure.
  8. I have checked the vehicle’s water level, oil level, brake fluid & fan belt.
  9. The left side of the vehicle is the same as previous side.
  10. Licence disc is up to date and secured to the left-hand side of the windshield.
  11. The vehicle’s petrol cap is closed and secure.
  12. Back vehicle’s window and tail lights are secure (not cracked) and the boot is closed securely.
  13. The vehicle’s back door & tyre is the same as previous.

Ally Docking

Ally docking Light Motor Vehicle Code 08 B

Alley docking is a reverse manoeuvre which is done in the yard test and forms part of the K53 driver license test.

  1. Setting your vehicle up for the ally docking procedure
    The traffic official will direct you to a marked square from where you will start the alley docking procedure.
    You need to obey all the rules of the road as you approach the starting point.
    Stop your vehicle within the marked square with your handbrake up and make sure the vehicle is in neutral.
  2. Starting the manoeuvre
    Check your rear view mirror and blind spot before indicating towards the appropriate side.
    Select the reverse gear and balance the clutch.
    Perform a 360 degree observation (blind spot, rear-view mirror, opposite blind spot) starting from the opposite side of the turning direction.
    Release the handbrake before moving off slowly.
  3. Reversing the vehicle
    Remember the slower you move the vehicle the more time you have to think and react.
    Check the blind spot on the opposite side of your turning direction once more before turning your steering wheel to start moving into the alley.
    Guide rear end of the car initially by looking over your shoulder.
    Check the vehicle’s side mirrors as you approach the alley to align the car between the parking poles.
  4. Stopping inside the alley
    Look over your shoulder and stop the vehicle inside the marked square. Be careful not to know over the pole behind you.
    Pull up the vehicle’s handbrake and put the vehicle in neutral.

Parallel Parking

Position the vehicle at the starting and cancel the signal if applicable. Apply parking brake and select neutral.

Code 08 B parallel parking

Parallel parking to the left

  1. Check rear-view mirror(s) and blind spot to the left
  2. Signal intention
  3. Select gear (reverse)
  4. Obtain clutch control
  5. Observe
  6. Release hand brake
  7. Move off slowly
  8. Check the blind spot to the right before the vehicle changes direction
  9. Steer into the parking bay without touching any obstacles or mounting the curb.
  10. Counter steer if a second movement forward is required
  11. Stop the vehicle in the demarcated area
  12. Apply the handbrake
  13. Select neutral
  14. Cancel signal
How to Code 08 B parallel parking

Turn in the Road

Positioning for the maneuver
Position the vehicle at the starting point (allocated square).
Stop
Apply parking brake, select neutral and wait for instruction.

Code08 3 point turn

Performing the maneuver

  1. Check the rear view mirror/s and the blind spot to the right.
  2. Signal intention
  3. Select gear
  4. Obtain clutch control (manual transmission)
  5. Observe
  6. Release the parking brake
  7. Move off driving forward and turn the steering wheel as far as possible to the right.
  8. Counter steer
  9. Stop
  10. Apply parking brake (if applicable)
  11. Check the rear view mirror/s and blind spot to the left
  12. Signal intention
  13. Select reverse gear
  14. Obtain clutch control (manual transmission)
  15. Observe
  16. Release parking brake (if applicable)
  17. Move off in a reversing direction and turn the steering wheel to the left.
  18. Counter steer
  19. Stop
  20. Apply parking brake if applicable
  21. Check rear view mirror/s and blind spot to the right
  22. Signal intention
  23. Select gear
  24. Obtain clutch control (Manual transmission)
  25. Observe
  26. Release parking brake (If applicable)
  27. Move off driving forward and keep left
  28. Cancel signal