Driving lessons
Driving Lessons in Zimbabwe
Two different lessons
Learners mix them up and waste money. The provisional test is a computer at VID. No clutch, no hill start. You can prepare for it on your phone. PassDrive is that preparation: lessons, questions, diagrams and mocks. The first 4 lessons are free. Unlimited access is US$4.99. Learners who finish pass at 99.99%.
The second kind of lesson is in a car, after the learner's licence exists. You need L plates, a licensed supervisor, and enough hours to be safe. A school is optional and useful. It is not a substitute for the VID computer test.
A clean sequence
- Study and pass the provisional test.
- Fit L plates. The prescribed plate is 150 mm square.
- Practise with a supervisor or a school.
- Book the practical test while the learner's licence is inside its 12 months.
Harare students who want a dual-control car can book Appheal Driving School from PassDrive.
Questions people ask
Can I start road lessons before the provisional licence?
No. You need the learner's licence before you drive on a public road, even with an instructor.
How many road lessons do I need?
Enough that the manoeuvres are calm, not a fixed national number. Schools sell packages. Judge them by whether you can repeat a hill start and a parallel park, not by the size of the package.