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Morning to all.

I am considering buying a caravan, but only have a code B license. What does it entail to get an EB license?
Also, have anyone recently obtained their EB license?

Do you need to write a learners test again and then get someone with an EB license to drive with me to practice?

My searches online have not been very successful.

Thanks.
 
Sorry cant answer your question, maybe you should give the local traffic department a call. They will supply you with all the ins and outs.
 
I just checked.

I got a code A and code EB on mine.

And to answer your other question - I didn't do anything special. I just got it from the beginning.
 
I think you'll find that people who got their driver's licence before a certain date, I think before 2001 or so, automatically received a code EB licence. But now if you do your car licence, you only get a code B. I'm not sure why, but that seems to be the case.
 
deweyzeph said:
I think you'll find that people who got their driver's licence before a certain date, I think before 2001 or so, automatically received a code EB licence. But now if you do your car licence, you only get a code B. I'm not sure why, but that seems to be the case.
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Because the old system never differentiated between just driving a car and driving a car while towing a caravan, so our old licences allowed us to tow. When they changed the system to test for towing separately, the default became to get the license without being allowed to tow. And no, I have no clue what you have to do to get an EB, but I strongly suspect I would fail. :)
 
Seems you need to specify which one you are applying for ?

Code B still allows you to pull a trailer.

Code B: This is for a motor vehicle, including a minibus, bus and goods vehicle, with a gross vehicle mass not exceeding 3 500kg. You must 18 years or older to apply.

Code EB: This is for a:
light motor vehicle that is articulated (light motor vehicle drawing a trailer) with a gross combination mass not exceeding 3 500 kg. You must be 18 years or older to apply
combination of a motor vehicle with a tare not exceeding 3 500 kg and a minibus, bus or goods vehicle with a gross vehicle mass not exceeding 3 500 kg. You must be 18 years or older to apply.
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Old thread about same thing
http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthr...-(-quot-Upgrading-quot-from-a-code-B-license)

Here some person found out the procedure
http://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=119004

Keep the following in mind, a lot of old posts still say to get EC licence as that is easier.

As of 1 February 2011 persons who obtain driving licences for a code C, C1, EC or EC1 driving licence will not be allowed to drive a motor vehicle that requires a code B or code EB licence (in old terms – a person with a code 10, 11, 13 or 14 licence cannot drive a vehicle for which you need a code 08 licence). This will only apply to new licence holders.
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I saw an article in the WegSleep magazine. Test looks quite rough. Have to reverse with a caravan in a straight line, between cones without touching them, for 40m and also have to make a 90 degree turn with caravan without touching any cones, distance is also something like 50m. I'm not sure if this is the complete test, but certainly part of it.
 
GhostSixFour said:
I saw an article in the WegSleep magazine. Test looks quite rough. Have to reverse with a caravan in a straight line, between cones without touching them, for 40m and also have to make a 90 degree turn with caravan without touching any cones, distance is also something like 50m. I'm not sure if this is the complete test, but certainly part of it.
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Yep, I'd fail :)
 
GhostSixFour said:
I saw an article in the WegSleep magazine. Test looks quite rough. Have to reverse with a caravan in a straight line, between cones without touching them, for 40m and also have to make a 90 degree turn with caravan without touching any cones, distance is also something like 50m. I'm not sure if this is the complete test, but certainly part of it.
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That's quite easy :)

I think 40m is overdoing things a bit. At the most you'll only be reversing for 2 or 3m... but yes, it's quite easy once you know that left is right, and right is left :D
 
The_Librarian said:
That's quite easy :)

I think 40m is overdoing things a bit. At the most you'll only be reversing for 2 or 3m... but yes, it's quite easy once you know that left is right, and right is left :D
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Did I mention the turn and straight line must all be one movement, can't stop and go again.
 
So first you'll have to do your learner's licence again, for the EB you do your light motor vehicle (Code 1) learner's licence. If you want to upgrade to an EC licence you'll have to do the Code 3 learner's licence.

After you have your learner's you apply to do your EB driver's licence.

When you go to do the test, you'll need your car and a trailer/caravan weighing more than 750kg.

You'll do your inspections, and then the yard tests which comprise the following:

All of the following maneuvers (sic) shall be done, however, can be done in any sequence.
(a) Left turn
(b) Reverse in straight line
(c) Alley docking (to the right)
(d) Parallel parking (to the left and right) (Trailer to be parked and uncoupled )
(e) Incline start
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source

Then you'll go drive around on the roads a bit and get your licence.

The EC licence comprises pretty much the same, but you won't do parallel parking. It will most likely cost you quite a bit more as you'll have to rent an appropriate vehicle.

Note even if you go for your EB, make sure to get K53 lessons to make sure you do all the right movements and checks.

Bienna mentioned that if you get your EC you won't be able to drive a B or EB vehicle, but that law was never passed, so you don't need to worry about it.

Hope this helps and good luck.
 
Thanks for the feedback guys. Appreciate it.

Eish, parallel parking with my BT-50! :erm: That is going to be fun.
 
If your caravan is over 750kg, and assuming it has a braking system, you can always borrow a smaller vehicle to do the licence in, as long as said vehicle weighs more than the GVM of the caravan.

So assume your caravan weighs 1.2 tons and has brakes, you can borrow a VW Golf (not citi-golf) to do the test in, or other suitably weighty vehicle. If your caravan only weights a ton, you can use a polo.
 
I don't think towing a caravan is any more difficult than towing a 6 metre trailer with tons of furniture on it. It does require a completely different style of driving, so it is good that they make people get licences.
 
If I should take the test with an automatic vehicle, will they limit me to driving autos only? Just wondered about it.
 
Badprop_za said:
If I should take the test with an automatic vehicle, will they limit me to driving autos only? Just wondered about it.
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Yes. If you want to keep the choice of driving manual/auto you need to pass in a manual-gear car.
They cannot give you a manual license if they did not test for it...
 
/reading all the new laws regarding EB ...

/relief
/holds EB drivers close

Noways will I do all that
 
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