Introduction to Driving in Zimbabwe
It all starts with a learner's license
Before one can obtain a valid Zimbabwe driver’s license, he/she should first own a learner’s license.
A learner’s license can be obtained from the Vehicle Inspection Department (VID)
after passing a 25 multiple choice test paper on driving which is written under 8 minutes.
To book for the test one must produce to the VID an identity document, driver’s license size photos, booking fee (stipulated by the VID)
License Classes
Class | Vehicle Type | Description | Minimum Age | Additional Notes |
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1 | Buses | public service buses (for passenger transportation) | 25 |
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2 | Heavy vehicles (mainly trucks) | vehicles with net mass above 2300kg | 18 | |
3 | motorcycles | motorcylces | 16 |
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4 | light motor vehicles | Maximum speed limit on the highway is 120km/h unless if in a speed regulated zone | ||
5 | Farm and construction vehicles | 16 |
Whats next after the learner's license
A holder of a learner’s license is allowed to drive a motor vehicle but under the maximum supervision of a holder of a valid driver’s license and should be displaying a red L plate at the front and at the back of the motor vehicle in useNotes on the car itslef
There are 3 legal documents which a motor vehicle must hold before being used on the road- Vehicle Registration Book
- Vehicle Insurance
- Vehicle licence