If you are a first time holder of a learner permit for categories A, A2, A1, AM, B or W, that is, if you haven’t held a learner permit in the category before, or a previous permit has expired by more than five years, you are not allowed to take a driving test for at least six months after the start date of the permit. This provision is to allow you to gain experience of driving. Research shows that the longer a learner is supervised while driving, the less likely they are to be involved in a collision.
This rule does not apply to: category BE vehicles; a higher category of motorcycle where you have passed Initial Basic
Training (IBT) and a driving test on a lower category of motorcycle and you hold the category for a minimum of 2 years; a holder of a current full driving licence in the category from another country for more than six months, provided the holder forwards to the RSA a current original full driving licence and a letter of entitlement from the recognised licensing authority in that country.
Never ever drink and drive.