- Age 16Parent or guardian consent under 18
- 50 questions40 correct to pass
- $15 testPlus $10 for the photo licence
- Online or in personOnline since June 9, 2026
Step by step
- Study ICBC's Learn to Drive Smart. About one in five test questions are about road signs.
- If you're under 18, have a parent or legal guardian complete ICBC's Parent/Guardian Consent form. Print it and sign it with a pen: scanned, copied or digitally signed forms aren't accepted.
- Take the knowledge test online, or at an ICBC driver licensing office (book an appointment, or walk in and wait). Online, you need an email address, one piece of accepted primary ID and a Visa, Mastercard or American Express card, which doesn't have to be yours. You have 72 hours after registering to start, and 45 minutes to finish.
- Passing online doesn't licence you yet. Visit a driver licensing office with the same ID, pass the vision screening and pay for your learner's licence.
What to bring
- Two pieces of accepted ID (if you tested online, one of them must be the ID you registered with)
- The original, pen-signed Parent/Guardian Consent form if you're under 18
- Glasses or contact lenses if you need them, for the vision screening
- Payment (cash, debit, Visa, Mastercard, American Express or personal cheque)
Fees
| Knowledge test, each attempt (free for seniors 65+) | $15 |
| Class 7 photo learner's licence | $10 |
| Class 7 road test (later, for your N) | $50 |
Fees as listed on icbc.com.
If you don't pass
If you don't pass, you can take the test again after one day, for the $15 fee each time. The test is offered in English, Arabic, Croatian, French, Farsi, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian and Vietnamese. Talking, using notes or using a device during the test is an automatic fail.
Once you have your licence
- You drive with a qualified supervisor and display your L sign.
- Zero alcohol and zero drugs, and no personal electronic devices at all, not even hands-free.
- You can take the Class 7 road test for your N after at least 12 months with your L, if you have stayed prohibition-free.
- New since October 19, 2026: there's no second road test. After 24 months of safe driving with your N (18 if you took an approved course, 12 if you're 25 or older), a Driving Record Assessment moves you to a Class 5 licence with a 12-month zero-alcohol period, then a full licence.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take the ICBC knowledge test online?
Yes. Since June 9, 2026, the Class 5 and 7 test can be taken online. You still visit a driver licensing office afterwards for the vision screening and your licence.
How much is the ICBC knowledge test?
$15 for each attempt, and $10 for the photo learner's licence. The test is free for seniors 65 and older.
How soon can I retake the knowledge test in B.C.?
After one day. You pay the $15 fee again.
Do I still need a second road test in B.C.?
No. Since October 19, 2026, a Driving Record Assessment has replaced the second road test for drivers with a clean record.
Official sources
- ICBC: Get your L
- ICBC: Take the online knowledge test
- ICBC: Fees
- ICBC: Changes to the Graduated Licensing Program
- ICBC: For parents of teen drivers
Checked against these sources on October 29, 2026. Rules and fees change, so confirm with ICBC before you go.
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