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  1. 1 of 22 · Getting your licence

    What is the minimum age to take the ICBC knowledge test and get a learner's (L) licence?

    • A.14 years old
    • B.15 years old
    • C.16 years oldAnswer
    • D.18 years old

    Explanation: You must be at least 16 years old to take the knowledge test. If you are under 19, a parent or legal guardian must also sign a consent form.

  2. 2 of 22 · Getting your licence

    The knowledge test has 50 multiple-choice questions. How many must you answer correctly to pass?

    • A.35
    • B.40Answer
    • C.45
    • D.48

    Explanation: To pass, you need 40 correct answers out of the 50 multiple-choice questions. Studying Learn to Drive Smart and taking the practice tests gives you a good chance of passing.

  3. 3 of 22 · Getting your licence

    You do not pass the knowledge test on your first try. According to ICBC, when can you take it again?

    • A.After 30 days, at no extra cost
    • B.After 1 day; a fee applies each time you take the testAnswer
    • C.Only after completing a driver training course
    • D.Only after your next birthday

    Explanation: If you don't pass, you can take the knowledge test again after one day. There is a fee each time you take the test, so it pays to prepare well.

  4. 4 of 22 · Getting your licence

    About what share of the knowledge-test questions are about road signs?

    • A.None — signs are tested separately
    • B.About half
    • C.Almost 1 in 5Answer
    • D.Almost 9 in 10

    Explanation: Almost 1 in 5 knowledge-test questions is about road signs, so learn every sign in the guide before you take the test.

  5. 5 of 22 · Getting your licence

    You are 17 and applying for your learner's licence in person. What else do you need?

    • A.A letter from your school
    • B.A parent or legal guardian's signed and witnessed consent form, or the parent or guardian with youAnswer
    • C.Proof that you completed a driver training course
    • D.Nothing extra — consent is only needed under 16

    Explanation: Applicants under 19 need a signed and witnessed parent or legal guardian consent form, or can bring the parent or legal guardian with them.

  6. 6 of 22 · Getting your licence

    How long must you have your learner's licence before you can take the Class 7 road test?

    • A.At least 6 months
    • B.At least 24 months
    • C.There is no minimum time
    • D.At least 12 months, without a driving prohibitionAnswer

    Explanation: You can take the Class 7 road test for your N once you have had your L for at least 12 months and stayed prohibition-free. There's no rush — take it when you feel ready.

  7. 7 of 22 · Getting your licence

    How long is a learner's licence valid, and what happens if it expires?

    • A.2 years; to get a new one you must re-take the knowledge testAnswer
    • B.5 years; it renews automatically
    • C.2 years; you must also start the 12-month learner period again
    • D.1 year; you must then take the road test right away

    Explanation: A learner's licence stays valid for two years. If it expires you must re-take the knowledge test, but you won't have to wait any extra time before your road test.

  8. 8 of 22 · Getting your licence

    Who may supervise a learner driver?

    • A.Anyone 19 or older with a full licence, sitting anywhere in the vehicle
    • B.A novice (N) driver who is at least 21
    • C.Someone 25 or older with a valid Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 licence, sitting in the front passenger seatAnswer
    • D.Any parent or guardian, whatever licence they hold

    Explanation: A qualified supervisor is 25 or older, holds a valid Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 licence and sits beside you in the front passenger seat.

  9. 9 of 22 · Getting your licence

    You are driving on your L with your supervisor beside you. How many other passengers may you carry?

    • A.None
    • B.Only 1Answer
    • C.2
    • D.As many as there are seatbelts

    Explanation: A learner may carry only one passenger in addition to the supervisor, who must be 25 or older.

  10. 10 of 22 · Getting your licence

    A learner wants to drive at 1 a.m. with a qualified supervisor beside them. Is this allowed?

    • A.Yes, because a supervisor is present
    • B.Yes, but only on highways
    • C.Yes, if there are no other passengers
    • D.No — learners may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m.Answer

    Explanation: Learners have restricted hours: no driving between midnight and 5 a.m. Having a supervisor in the car does not change this restriction.

  11. 11 of 22 · Getting your licence

    As a learner driver, when may you use a cellphone while driving?

    • A.Only hands-free, through Bluetooth
    • B.Only to make an emergency call to 911Answer
    • C.Only for GPS directions
    • D.Only if your supervisor holds the phone for you

    Explanation: L drivers may not use any electronic device while driving — hand-held or hands-free. That rules out Bluetooth, earbuds, programming a GPS and selecting music. The only exception is an emergency call to 911.

  12. 12 of 22 · Getting your licence

    You have your N. May you talk on the phone through a hands-free Bluetooth system while driving?

    • A.Yes — hands-free use is allowed once you have your N
    • B.Yes, but only on highways
    • C.No — N drivers may not use hand-held or hands-free devicesAnswer

    Explanation: Novice drivers, like learners, may not use hand-held or hands-free cellphones or other electronic devices. Bluetooth, wired headsets and earbuds are all included; only an emergency call to 911 is allowed.

  13. 13 of 22 · Getting your licence

    You are a learner stopped at a red light. May you pick up your phone to choose a song?

    • A.Yes, because the vehicle is not moving
    • B.No — the rule applies even when you are stopped at a red light or in bumper-to-bumper trafficAnswer
    • C.Yes, if you put it down before the light turns green

    Explanation: The electronic-device law applies even when you are stopped at a red light or in bumper-to-bumper traffic. Selecting music from your phone is specifically listed as not allowed for learners.

  14. 14 of 22 · Getting your licence

    Where must a learner display the L sign?

    • A.On the back of the vehicle, whenever the learner is drivingAnswer
    • B.On the front windshield
    • C.Only when driving on highways
    • D.It only needs to be kept in the glove box

    Explanation: Your red, magnetic L sign must always be displayed on the back of your car while you are driving, so drivers behind you know you are a learner. A home-made sign is not allowed; a lost one is replaced free at any driver licensing office.

  15. 15 of 22 · Getting your licence

    You pass the knowledge test online. What must you still do before you may drive as a learner?

    • A.Nothing — the confirmation email is your licence
    • B.Take the same test again in person
    • C.Visit a driver licensing office, pass a vision screening test and get your licenceAnswer
    • D.Wait until a road test is booked for you

    Explanation: Passing online does not mean you are licensed or allowed to drive. You still have to visit a driver licensing office, pass a vision screening test and get your licence. Your online result is valid for one year.

  16. 16 of 22 · Getting your licence

    What is the rule on alcohol and drugs for learner and novice drivers?

    • A.The same limit as fully licensed drivers
    • B.Any amount, as long as you do not feel impaired
    • C.No alcohol, but small amounts of cannabis are allowed
    • D.Zero — no alcohol or drugs in your blood when you driveAnswer

    Explanation: Drivers in the Graduated Licensing Program must have zero alcohol and zero drugs in their blood whenever they drive — not even one drink. Breaking this restriction brings fines and other penalties.

  17. 17 of 22 · Getting your licence

    You have your N and want to drive 2 friends (not family members) to school, with no supervisor. Is this allowed?

    • A.Yes — novice drivers have no passenger limit
    • B.Yes, if everyone wears a seatbelt
    • C.No — without a qualified supervisor you may carry only 1 passenger who is not immediate familyAnswer
    • D.Yes, but only in daylight

    Explanation: A novice driver may carry only one passenger, not counting immediate family, unless accompanied by a supervisor aged 25 or older with a valid Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 licence.

  18. 18 of 22 · Getting your licence

    What sign must a novice driver display?

    • A.No sign — only learners need one
    • B.The red L sign, until the full licence
    • C.An N sign on the front windshield
    • D.A green, magnetic N sign on the back of the vehicleAnswer

    Explanation: In the novice stage a magnetic green N sign replaces your red L. It works the same way: it must be displayed on the back of your car whenever you drive.

  19. 19 of 22 · Getting your licence

    Which test must you pass to move from a learner's licence to a novice (N) licence?

    • A.The Class 7 road testAnswer
    • B.The Class 5 road test
    • C.A second knowledge test
    • D.A driving record assessment only

    Explanation: Learners get their N by passing the Class 7 road test, which checks that you can drive safely on your own. Know what is required of N drivers before you take it.

  20. 20 of 22 · Getting your licence

    You don't pass the Class 7 road test on your first try. When can you take it again?

    • A.After 1 day
    • B.After 14 daysAnswer
    • C.After 6 months
    • D.After 12 months

    Explanation: After a first failed road test you can retake it after 14 days; after a second, 30 days; after a third or more, 60 days. There is a fee each time you take the test.

  21. 21 of 22 · Getting your licence

    You are 20, hold an N and did not take an approved GLP course. How much safe driving must you show before upgrading to a Class 5 licence?

    • A.At least 12 months
    • B.At least 18 months
    • C.At least 24 monthsAnswer
    • D.At least 36 months

    Explanation: Novice drivers under 25 need at least 24 months of safe driving, or 18 months if they completed an approved GLP course as a learner. Drivers 25 or older need at least 12 months.

  22. 22 of 22 · Getting your licence

    Starting October 19, 2026, what replaces the second road test for Class 7 novice drivers with a clean driving record?

    • A.A second knowledge test
    • B.A Driving Record Assessment, followed by a 12-month restriction periodAnswer
    • C.Nothing — the N becomes a full licence automatically
    • D.A classroom defensive-driving exam

    Explanation: From October 19, 2026, eligible Class 7 drivers upgrade through a Driving Record Assessment instead of a second road test: they must show a record of safe driving, then serve a 12-month restriction period.