Johannesburg's trusted driving school for Code 8, Code 10 & Code 14 licences with professional training that gets you road ready, not just test ready.
We are a professional driving school dedicated to helping learners become confident, safe, and responsible drivers across Johannesburg.
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Professional Training in Johannesburg
U-DriveSA Driving School is a driving school based in Southdale, Johannesburg, offering professional licence training across the greater Johannesburg area. Whether you're a first time driver or a professional looking to upgrade to a heavy vehicle licence, we provide structured, hands on training that prepares you for both the test and real world driving.
What sets us apart is our calm, patient teaching style and our commitment to practical skills. Every learner at U-DriveSA receives personalised, one on one training tailored to their pace, comfort level and goals.
We go beyond the basics so that when you leave our programme, you're ready for Johannesburg's highways, intersections and peak hour traffic not just the test ground.
Comprehensive training for all license codes. Every course is structured to ensure you're fully prepared for your driving test.
Perfect for first-time drivers
Training covers smooth vehicle control, moving off and stopping correctly, gear changes, and steering coordination. You'll practise parking (parallel, bay, and roadside), navigating intersections, lane changes, and driving in traffic. Lessons also include highway driving, hazard awareness, and defensive driving techniques in line with K53 test requirements.
Advance your driving career
Code 10 (Medium Vehicle) Driving Lessons. Focus is placed on controlling larger vehicles, including proper gear usage, reversing techniques, and accurate positioning. You'll train for driving in tighter spaces, managing visibility blind spots, safe turning with a longer vehicle, and handling loading or delivery-style driving situations. K53 test preparation is included throughout.
Master South Africa's largest vehicles
Code 14 (Heavy Vehicle) Driving Lessons. Training includes full control of heavy vehicles, trailer handling, braking distance management, and turning under load. You'll learn pre-trip inspections, load awareness, and safe driving practices for long-distance and highway conditions. Reverse manoeuvres and docking.
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U-DriveSA provides personalised, one on one driving lessons tailored to your confidence level and pace, ensuring you build real world skills that go far beyond the test route, including city driving, freeway merging, parking, and hazard awareness.
Lessons take place in modern dual control vehicles for a safe, stress free learning environment, while flexible scheduling and a convenient pick-up and drop-off service across Johannesburg make it easy to fit lessons into a busy lifestyle.
U-DriveSA offers training for Automatic lessons as well as packages for Manual Code 8, Code 10 and Code 14 licences, and includes full test day support with access to test grounds, licence related fees and a test ready vehicle to use for your official driving test clean, reliable, and roadworthy, giving learners a smooth, all in one path from first lesson to licence day.
Getting started with U-Drive is quick and easy. We'll have you behind the wheel in no time.
Send us a message on WhatsApp. Tell us which license code you're interested in and your preferred times.
We'll guide you through the best lesson package for your needs and answer any questions you have.
We book your first lesson at a time that works for you — and you're on your way to your licence!
No hidden costs. Everything you need to get your licence is included.
Light Motor Vehicle
Heavy Truck & Artic
* Pricing subject to change. Contact us for the latest rates and special offers.
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Yes, you need a valid learner's licence before you can book driving lessons with us. The learner's licence is obtained by passing a theory test at your nearest Licence Testing Centre (LTC). We can guide you on how to prepare for this if needed.
Most students are test-ready after 10 lessons, which is our standard package. However, everyone learns at a different pace. If you need additional lessons, we can add these to your package. Your instructor will honestly advise you when they feel you're ready for the test.
The timeline depends on how quickly you complete your lessons and when a test slot is available. Typically, from your first lesson to your test day is between 4–8 weeks. We will help you book your test slot as soon as you're ready.
Yes! We assist you with booking your driving test at the Licence Testing Centre. Our pricing packages include all the booking and issuing fees so there are no surprise costs at the end of your training.
Yes, we offer Saturday lessons to accommodate students who work or attend school during the week. Weekend slots fill up quickly so we recommend booking in advance. Contact us on WhatsApp to check availability.
We are based in Southdale, Johannesburg and operate throughout the greater Johannesburg area. We offer pick-up and drop-off services for all students. Contact us to confirm coverage in your specific area.
Yes, we offer pick-up and drop-off within a designated radius of our driving school. Please confirm your address when booking to ensure you're within our service area.
Yes! We offer automatic transmission lessons upon request. Just let us know when booking so we can assign the right vehicle.
Both options are available. Individual lessons can be booked on a pay-as-you-go basis, or you can save money by purchasing one of our lesson packages upfront. Package details are listed on our Pricing page.
We're here to answer your questions and get you booked in for your first lesson.
20 Ellerdale Avenue, Southdale
Johannesburg, 2091