Getting Started
This is the minimum age to apply for your learner's license.
16
This is the number of years your learner's license is valid before you must retake the knowledge test.
2
This is the minimum age your supervisor must be.
25
This is the minimum amount of time you must hold your learner's license.
12 months
If you are under 19, this person must provide consent for your application.
parent or legal guardian
You must display this specific sign on the back of your vehicle when driving.
The L sign
Your supervisor must sit in this specific seat while you are driving.
Passenger seat
You must have this item, in addition to passing the knowledge test, to get your L.
vision screening
In addition to the knowledge test, you must pass this screening exam.
a vision screening
These are the prohibited hours for driving with a learner's license.
12am-5am
The blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for both you and your supervisor.
0
The final stage in the Graduated Licensing Program, after your "N".
a full-privilege (Class 5) license?
The required minimum passing score on the 50-question multiple-choice knowledge test.
40/50
The maximum number of non-supervisor passengers you can have in the vehicle.
One (unless immediate family)
This must be true of your supervisor's license for them to accompany you.
Valid class license for 5 years
The first road test you will take after your learner's stage is for this license class.
What is a Class 7 (Novice) license?
This is the official ICBC study guide you should use to prepare for your test.
Learn to Drive Smart manual
What happens if you use a phone or electronic device while taking the knowledge test.
automatic fail and a wait period to retest
What happens to your license if you receive a penalty for violating a restriction.
Face a penalty, fee, and even an extension of your L
One way to potentially reduce the time you spend in the Novice stage.
ICBC-approved driver training course