Alright, so you wanna get yourself a driver’s license in Zimbabwe, huh? It ain’t rocket science, but you gotta pay attention, or you’ll be walkin’ ’til your shoes wear out. Let’s get down to it.
First things first, you gotta get your head in the game. That means studyin’. Yeah, I know, nobody likes studyin’, but you ain’t gonna get nowhere without it. You need to get yourself that Highway Code book. They say it costs a couple of bucks, two or three maybe. That there book, that’s the law of the road, like the Bible for drivin’. It’s got all them rules and signs you need to know. Don’t go thinkin’ you can just waltz in there and pass. They gonna ask you stuff, and you gotta know the answers.
Okay, so you’ve been readin’ that book, and you think you’re ready? Not so fast! You gotta book your test. Now, this is important, so listen up. You gotta go online, or maybe find someone who can help you with that computer stuff, and fill out all them forms. They gonna want your full name, your ID number, that DG number, and where you wanna take the test. They call it the VID Test Center. And don’t forget to say what year you want the license for.

- Full Name
- ID Number
- DG Number
- Licencing location (VID Test Center)
- Licencing year
Once you got that booked, you gotta actually take the test. It’s got two parts, see? First, there’s the written part. That’s all about them rules and signs I told you about. Study that Highway Code, and you should be alright. But don’t go thinkin’ it’s easy, they try to trick you sometimes. They’ll be asking all about the rules of the road and them road signs you see everywhere.
Then, if you pass that, you gotta do the road test. That’s where you actually get behind the wheel and show them you can drive. Now, this part can be tricky. You gotta be smooth, follow all the rules, and don’t hit nothin’! They gonna be watchin’ you like a hawk, makin’ sure you know what you’re doin’. Signal when you’re supposed to, stop where you’re supposed to, and don’t go speedin’ like a crazy person. Just drive like you got some sense.
Alright, so you passed both tests? Good for you! Now you gotta pay up. They say it’s about five US dollars, or whatever that is in Zim dollars. They’ll figure it out, don’t you worry. And then, you gotta wait a little bit. They say it takes about seven to ten days to get your actual license. They makin’ them fancy now, I hear. They can scan ’em and everything. Supposed to be good enough for all them other countries around here, like in that SADC or COMESA, or whatever they call it. They say it meets international standards, sounds fancy, don’t it?
Now, remember, you gotta go to the VID offices to get everything sorted. Don’t go wanderin’ around, just head straight there. That’s where they do all the license stuff, so don’t waste your time goin’ somewhere else. And that’s about it. Get your license, and then you can drive all over Zimbabwe, if you got a car, that is. And remember, always drive safe and don’t be acting a fool on the road. Nobody wants to see you end up in a ditch.
Getting a driver’s license in Zimbabwe is important, it means you can get around easier and maybe even get a better job. So don’t be lazy, go get that license! It ain’t easy, but it’s worth it. It’s your ticket to freedom on the road, and who doesn’t want a bit of freedom, right? Now go on, get started!