Make It Make Sense - Road Traffic Management Corporation: Learner Driver Pass Rate

Road Traffic Management Corporation says learner driver pass rate has taken a dramatic turn, dropping from 68% to just 40%- what could be the reason? South Africa’s learner driver pass rate has taken a dramatic turn, dropping from 68% to just 40%, according to the Road Traffic Management Corporation. It’s a shift that raises eyebrows and questions. What’s behind the sudden decline? Is it a reflection of stricter systems, changing standards, or something deeper within the testing process itself? As authorities point to recent changes in how learners are assessed, the conversation now moves beyond the numbers and into what this means for driver readiness, road safety, and the integrity of the system as a whole. Kaya 959