Driver licensing

New drivers or riders

If you're a new driver, have a teen who's about to start, or a driver in need of a road test or assessment, professional driver training can help.

Training for new drivers

Depending on your needs, you might choose

  • In-car lessons only

  • In-car lessons combined with class instruction, or

  • An ICBC-approved GLP course for learners

A professionally qualified instructor can help you get comfortable handling a vehicle in all kinds of traffic and road conditions. They can help you learn driving skills, responsible attitudes and habits, and prepare you for your road test.

ICBC-approved driver training courses

An ICBC-approved driver training course engages new drivers in a fun, interactive way. It focuses on safe driving skills and habits, preparing for road tests, and developing a responsible attitude behind the wheel.

ICBC-approved courses include:

  • At least 16 hours of in-class instruction

  • At least 12 hours of instruction on the road

  • Four hours of flexible or discretionary time


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Get six months off graduated licensing

If you complete an ICBC-approved GLP driver training course, you could be eligible to reduce the duration of your N licence by six months. To qualify, you must maintain a clean driving record—without at-fault crashes, violations, or prohibitions. Additionally, you could earn two grade 11 high school credits.

The approved training must be completed within one year while in the learner’s stage of GLP.

Motorcycle training

Professional riding lessons can help you or your teen learn safe riding skills. We recommend that anyone learning to ride a motorcycle get some professional rider training.

Types of training available

Licensed driving schools in B.C. offer a variety of lessons and courses, including

  • On-road lessons only

  • On-road lessons combined with in-class group instruction, and

  • The Motorcycle Skills Training Program (MSTP) or Motorcycle Skills Assessment (MSA) course.

A Motorcycle Skills Assessment course includes classroom and practical skills instruction as well as your skills assessment. If you qualify, you may not have to take a motorcycle skills test with an ICBC driver examiner.

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