Driver licensing
Get your motorcycle licence
The steps to getting a motorcycle licence depend on whether you already have a B.C. driver's licence.
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The steps to getting a motorcycle licence depend on whether you already have a B.C. driver's licence.
The first step in getting your learner's licence is passing the motorcycle knowledge test.
You'll answer 40 multiple-choice questions on a touch screen kiosk at a driver licensing office. It takes about 30 minutes. (You can take longer if you need to.)
The test is available in English or any of these languages:
Arabic, Cantonese (with traditional Chinese writing), Croatian, French, Farsi, Mandarin (with traditional Chinese writing), Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese and Ukrainian.
Even experienced drivers should study for the knowledge test-it's harder than you might expect. The Learn to Ride Smart guide will help to prepare. The test questions are based on this guide.
You’ll need to book an appointment to take the test at an ICBC driver licensing office.
Your parent or a legal guardian must give consent for your application if you're under 19.We'll also ask about your medical condition and check your vision. For details, see chapter 11 of Learn to Ride Smart.
Once you pass the knowledge test and meet all other requirements, you get a:
Class 6L motorcycle learner's licence, if you're a full-privilege driver
Class 8L motorcycle learner's licence, if you're in the L or N stage of graduated licensing for passenger vehicles or are a new driver.
Congratulations! Now you can begin to practice riding-with some restrictions.
The first step in getting your learner's licence is passing the motorcycle knowledge test.
You'll answer 40 multiple-choice questions on a touch screen kiosk at a driver licensing office. It takes about 30 minutes. (You can take longer if you need to.)
The test is available in English or any of these languages:
Arabic, Cantonese (with traditional Chinese writing), Croatian, French, Farsi, Mandarin (with traditional Chinese writing), Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese and Ukrainian.
Even experienced drivers should study for the knowledge test-it's harder than you might expect. The Learn to Ride Smart guide will help to prepare. The test questions are based on this guide.
You’ll need to book an appointment to take the test at an ICBC driver licensing office.
Your parent or a legal guardian must give consent for your application if you're under 19.We'll also ask about your medical condition and check your vision. For details, see chapter 11 of Learn to Ride Smart.
Once you pass the knowledge test and meet all other requirements, you get a:
Class 6L motorcycle learner's licence, if you're a full-privilege driver
Class 8L motorcycle learner's licence, if you're in the L or N stage of graduated licensing for passenger vehicles or are a new driver.
Congratulations! Now you can begin to practice riding-with some restrictions.
If you don't pass, you can take the test again after 7 days.
Riders with an 8L licence must display an L sign.
You may ride only during daylight hours - that is, between sunrise and sunset
Your speed must not exceed 60 km/h.
When you ride, you must be within sight of a qualified supervisor. Your supervisor must be at least 19 years old (if you hold a Class 8L your supervisor must be at least 25 years old) and must hold a valid Class 6 full-privilege licence.
No passengers.
You may ride only during daylight hours - that is, between sunrise and sunset
Riders with an 8L licence must display an L sign.
If you don't pass, you can take the test again after 7 days.
When you ride, you must be within sight of a qualified supervisor. Your supervisor must be at least 19 years old (if you hold a Class 8L your supervisor must be at least 25 years old) and must hold a valid Class 6 full-privilege licence.
No passengers.
Your speed must not exceed 60 km/h.
