K53 Certified · Pretoria Central

Making a Driving
Dream a Reality

Premium K53 instruction for Code 08, Code 10 and Code 14 — safe driving, smart future, built one confident lesson at a time.

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Our Story

Safe Driving. Smart Future.

Thabo La Kgosi Driving School was built on a simple belief: every learner deserves an instructor who treats the road with the same respect they'd want for their own family. From our base on Pretorius Street in Pretoria Central, we've spent over fifteen years turning nervous first-timers into confident, licensed drivers — behind the wheel of cars, trucks, and truck-and-trailer combinations alike.

We're K53 specialists first. That means every lesson, every yard exercise, every route we drive is built around exactly what the examiner will test — nothing wasted, nothing left to chance.

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Mission

Equip every student with the skill and confidence to pass first time and drive safely for life.

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Vision

To be Pretoria's most trusted name in K53 instruction, from a learner's licence to a heavy-vehicle career.

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Core Values

Safety, patience, precision and honesty — on every road, with every student, every time.

Courses & Packages

Drivers Licence Packages

Everything included, priced clearly. Choose your code and start your journey.

Learner's Licence

R1200

  • Study Material
  • Booking Assistance
  • Transport
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Most Popular
Code 08 · Car

R2900

  • 8 Driving Lessons
  • Transport
  • Vehicle Hire
  • Booking Slot
Book Code 08
Code 10 · Truck

R3200

  • 8 Driving Lessons
  • Transport
  • Truck Hire
  • Booking Slot
Book Code 10
Code 14 · Truck + Trailer

R5499

  • 5 Driving Lessons
  • Transport
  • Truck & Trailer Hire
  • Booking Slot
Book Code 14

Prefer to Pay As You Go?

Individual Lessons

Code 08 Car

  • 1 LessonR200
  • 5 LessonsR1000
  • 7 LessonsR1330
  • 10 LessonsR1900

Code 10 Truck

  • 1 LessonR220
  • 5 LessonsR1100
  • 7 LessonsR1400
  • 10 LessonsR2000

Code 14 Truck & Trailer

  • 1 LessonR350
  • 5 LessonsR1750
  • 10 LessonsR3500

Why Choose Us

Built for Confidence Behind the Wheel

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Certified Instructors

Every instructor is K53 accredited and road-safety trained.

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Modern Vehicles

Well-maintained cars, trucks and trailers, serviced regularly.

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Flexible Scheduling

Lessons that fit around work, school and family life.

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High Pass Rate

A 92% first-attempt pass rate built on real K53 technique.

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Affordable Pricing

Transparent packages with no hidden costs.

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Safe Learning Environment

Patient, pressure-free instruction at your own pace.

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Professional Service

Clear communication from booking to test day.

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K53 Specialists

Every lesson is structured around exactly what examiners test.

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Heavy Vehicle Ready

Dedicated Code 10 and Code 14 training on real routes.

Meet the Instructors

Learn From K53 Specialists

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Sipho Ndlovu

Lead Instructor · Code 08 & 10

12 years experience · K53 Certified

English, isiZulu, Sesotho

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Nomvula Mahlangu

Senior Instructor · Code 08

8 years experience · K53 Certified

English, isiZulu, Afrikaans

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Johannes Mokoena

Heavy Vehicle Instructor · Code 10 & 14

15 years experience · K53 Certified

English, Sesotho, Setswana

Testimonials

Real Students. Real Results.

★★★★★

“Passed Code 08 first attempt. My instructor was patient and explained every K53 manoeuvre until it clicked.”

— Lerato M.

★★★★★

“Went from learner's licence to Code 14 with this school. The truck and trailer training was thorough and stress-free.”

— David K.

★★★★★

“Booking was easy, transport was reliable, and I felt genuinely ready on test day.”

— Amahle P.

★★★★★

“Professional from day one. Code 10 training gave me the confidence to start a new career.”

— Tumelo S.

FAQ

Common Questions

Fill in the booking form on this site or WhatsApp us your preferred code, date and time. We'll confirm your slot and pickup details within one working day.

Standard lessons run for 45–60 minutes, with longer sessions available for Code 14 truck and trailer training.

A valid South African ID or passport, and for driving lessons, a valid learner's licence for the code you're training in.

Cash, EFT and instant payments are accepted. Packages can be paid in full or per-lesson for individual bookings.

Yes — all packages include use of our training vehicle for both lessons and your test, plus transport to and from the testing station.

We provide study material, book your test date for you, and arrange transport to the testing centre — you focus on the K53 rules, we handle the logistics.

It happens. We'll go through what the examiner flagged and get you booked in for extra lessons ahead of your next attempt.

Online Booking

Start Your Journey

Tell us what you need — we'll confirm your slot and follow up on WhatsApp.

You'll get a confirmation, and we'll open WhatsApp with your details pre-filled so we can follow up right away.

Contact

Visit or Reach Us

📞 Phone
075 107 5147 💬 WhatsApp
075 107 5147 ✉ Email
thabolakgosidrivingschool@gmail.com
📍 Address
217 Pretorius Street, Pretoria Central, 0002
🕒 Hours
Mon–Fri: 07:00–17:00
Saturday: 08:00–13:00
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