- Find a driver licensing office
- Getting licensed
- Book a road test
- Renew or replace a licence
- Driver training
- Driving record
- Moving
- Tickets and penalties
- Driver re-examination
- B.C. identification card
- Required ID
- Licence fees
Class 5 road test
Passing your Class 5 road test is the very last step in graduated licensing.
Other reasons to take a road test
You might also take the Class 5 road test if
- you've moved to B.C. with a licence from another country
- your licence has been expired for more than three years, or
- you're taking a re-examination requested by the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles
When can you take your test?
You can take the Class 5 test once you've driven for at least 24 months in the novice (N) stage, prohibition-free. It's also possible to take the Class 5 test after 18 months by taking an ICBC-approved driver training course.
Just look for the exam date (EED) on the back of your licence. It's the earliest date you can take your test.
What you'll be tested on
You will drive in more demanding environments than you did in the Class 7 road test. You will perform manoeuvers that show you are now a safe, experienced driver with excellent vehicle control.
Your examiner will look for:
- Your See-Think-Do skills and key driving skills. See-Think-Do is a driving strategy to help you scan for hazards, decide on safest solution and perform manoeuvers to road safety.
- Your ability to point out hazards you see while driving.
The test and examiner feedback takes about 1 hour. See preparing for a road test for more information.
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What to bring
When you come for your test, bring
- a safe vehicle
- required ID
- valid insurance and registration documents, and
- payment for the road test fee ($50) and for your new driver's licence.
The licence fee is $17 if your current licence will expire in more than six months, or $75 if your current licence will expire in six months or less.
Important: The road test may be cancelled if your vehicle isn't safe »
Booking your test
The Class 5 road test must be booked in advance.
Book your Class 5 road test now »
After you pass
After passing your road test, you qualify for a full-privilege Class 5 driver's licence.
If you don't pass, you may take the test again after 14 days for another $50 fee. Review your test results, study your driving guides, practice and try again when you feel ready.