How to get your motorcycle driver's licence when you have an existing B.C. driver's licence

The steps to get your motorcycle driver’s licence when you have an existing non-GLP B.C. driver’s licence requires a:

• knowledge test
• vision test
• skills test, and
• road test.

The process takes a minimum of 30 days.

If you already hold a non-GLP driver's licence, getting your Class 6 motorcycle driver's licence takes a minimum of 30 days.

What to bring?

Here’s what you need to bring:

• Required ID (This is important to process your application.)
• If under 19, bring your parent or legal guardian to sign for your application
• Any corrective lenses, if required, for the vision test
• Money to pay for the test and the licence
• Money to pay all fines or debts to ICBC or the province of B.C. See tickets and other penalties for details.

What’s the process?

Here’s the process for getting your motorcycle driver’s licence.

Stage 1: Study the ICBC manual, RoadSense for Riders

You can pick up a copy from your nearest driver licensing office, or download RoadSense for Riders.

Stage 2: Take the motorcycle knowledge test and get your motorcycle learner’s (L) licence

Visit your local driver licensing office. Bring required ID with you, bring your parent or legal guardian with you if you are under age 19.

Take the motorcycle knowledge test. We will also ask you about your medical fitness to ride and will conduct a vision test. If you pass the knowledge test and vision test, you will be issued a motorcycle learner’s (L) (Class 6) licence, which is valid for 1 year.

Stage 3: Practice with your motorcycle learner’s (L) licence

Practice learning to ride with a supervisor, being sure to follow the learner’s (L) restrictions. More on motorcycle Learner’s restrictions »

Stage 4: Take the Class 6 motorcycle skills test

You can take your Class 6 motorcycle skills test after 14 days. The skills test will assess your ability to operate the motorcycle, steer correctly and maintain balance and appropriate speed while performing the some manoeuvers at low speed in a paved lot. You will also be asked to identify controls on the motorcycle and to demonstrate hand signals. If you pass the skills test, the supervisor and speed restrictions will be removed. More on the motorcycle skills test »

Stage 5: Take the Class 6 motorcycle road test

You can take your Class 6 road test after you have passed the motorcycle skills test and held a motorcycle learner’s (Class 6) licence for 30 days. This test will take you on a 1 hour ride performing key riding skills, manoeuvers on the road including 50 - 55 intersection manoeuvers, your See-Think-Do skills, and your ability to spot hazards. More on motorcycle road test »

Have you take a rider training course? If you attend a certified training school and pass the certified Motorcycle Skills Assessment, the 14 days wait time is waived. However, the 30 day wait period road test is still required.