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BC ICBC Knowledge Practice Test 2026

In British Columbia you pass the ICBC knowledge test to get your learner’s (L) licence. The test has 50 multiple-choice questions and you need 40 correct. These practice questions cover BC’s Graduated Licensing Program, road signs and the rules of the road.

Read before you practiseStart with the BC Learn to Drive Smart Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    When can you get a learner’s (L) licence in BC?
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    Answer: D. On or after your 16th birthday

    In BC you can get your learner’s licence on or after your 16th birthday.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    How many questions are on the ICBC knowledge test?
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    Answer: B. 50

    The ICBC knowledge test has 50 multiple-choice questions.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    How many correct answers do you need to pass the ICBC knowledge test?
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    Answer: C. 40

    You need 40 correct answers out of 50 to pass.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    How old must a learner driver’s supervisor be in BC?
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    Answer: D. 25 or older

    The supervisor must be 25 or older and sit beside the learner.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    Which licence must a learner’s supervisor hold?
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    Answer: C. A valid Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 licence

    The supervisor must hold a valid Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 licence.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    How many passengers may be in the car when a BC learner is driving?
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    Answer: C. Two: the supervisor and one other person

    Learners may carry a maximum of two passengers: the supervisor plus one other person.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    When are BC learners allowed to drive?
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    Answer: B. Only between 5 a.m. and midnight

    Learners may drive only between 5 a.m. and midnight.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    Where must a learner display the L sign?
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    Answer: A. On the back windshield or rear of the vehicle

    The L sign must be on the back windshield or the rear of the vehicle, where drivers behind can see it.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    What are the alcohol and drug rules for BC learner and novice drivers?
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    Answer: B. Zero alcohol and zero drugs, including cannabis

    Learner and novice drivers must have zero blood alcohol and zero blood drug concentration, including THC.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    May a BC learner driver use a hands-free phone while driving?
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    Answer: A. No, hand-held and hands-free devices are not allowed

    Learner and novice drivers may not use hand-held or hands-free electronic devices while driving.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    How long is a BC learner’s licence valid?
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    Answer: A. Two years

    A learner’s licence is valid for two years. To renew it, you must retake the knowledge test.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    How long must you hold a learner’s licence before taking the Class 7 road test?
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    Answer: D. At least 12 months

    You must be a learner for at least one year before the Class 7 road test.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    How many hours of practice does ICBC recommend during the learner stage?
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    Answer: A. At least 60 hours

    ICBC recommends at least 60 hours of practice before the road test.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    A novice (N) driver has no supervisor in the car. How many passengers may they carry, not counting immediate family?
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    Answer: D. One

    Novice drivers may carry one passenger, unless the others are immediate family or a qualified supervisor aged 25 or older sits beside them.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    A novice driver wants to carry more than one passenger. Which situation allows it?
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    Answer: C. The passengers are immediate family members

    The one-passenger limit does not apply to immediate family, or when a supervisor aged 25+ with a Class 1–5 licence sits beside the driver.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    What sign must a BC novice driver display?
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    Answer: C. An N sign

    Novice drivers must display an N sign on the back windshield or rear of the vehicle.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    How long must you drive on a novice licence before taking the Class 5 road test?
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    Answer: D. 24 consecutive months without a driving prohibition

    You need 24 consecutive months on a novice licence without a driving prohibition before the Class 5 road test.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    By how much can an ICBC-approved Graduated Licensing Program course reduce the novice stage?
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    Answer: A. 6 months

    An approved course taken during the learner stage can cut six months from the novice stage, if you keep a clean record.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    A novice driver gets a driving prohibition. What happens to the time they have already spent as a novice?
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    Answer: B. It is erased, and they need 24 new prohibition-free months

    A prohibition during the novice stage erases the time you have built up. You need another 24 consecutive prohibition-free months.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    You fail the ICBC knowledge test. How long must you wait before trying again?
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    Answer: D. 1 day

    Learn to Drive Smart lists a one-day wait before a knowledge test retake.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    You are 17 and going to take the knowledge test. Who must come with you?
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    Answer: D. A custodial parent or legal guardian

    Applicants under 19 must bring a custodial parent or legal guardian.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    Unless a sign says otherwise, what is the speed limit outside cities and towns in BC?
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    Answer: D. 80 km/h

    The default limit is 80 km/h outside cities and towns and 50 km/h inside them.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in a lane or alley inside a BC municipality?
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    Answer: B. 20 km/h

    The maximum speed in lanes and alleys within municipalities is 20 km/h unless a sign says otherwise.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    What is the speed limit in a BC playground zone, and when does it apply?
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    Answer: D. 30 km/h every day from dawn to dusk

    Playground zones have a 30 km/h limit every day from dawn to dusk.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    A school zone sign shows 30 km/h with no times posted on the tab. When does the limit usually apply in BC?
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    Answer: C. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days

    School zone limits usually apply from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days. Always check the tab under the sign, because hours and limits can vary.

What to know before the test

  • The ICBC knowledge test has 50 multiple-choice questions. You need 40 correct answers to pass.
  • You can get your learner’s licence on or after your 16th birthday. If you are under 19, a custodial parent or legal guardian must come with you.
  • The test is not open book, and phones and other electronic devices are not allowed.
  • The knowledge test is available in 11 languages, including English, French, Punjabi, Mandarin and Cantonese.
  • If you fail the knowledge test, you must wait one day before you try again.
  • A learner’s licence is valid for two years. You must hold it for at least 12 months before the Class 7 road test.
  • Learner and novice drivers must have zero alcohol and zero drugs, including cannabis, and may not use hand-held or hands-free electronic devices.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the ICBC knowledge test?

There are 50 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 40 correct to pass.

Can I take the ICBC knowledge test online?

ICBC has an online knowledge test page. Check it for who can use it and what you need. You can also take the test in person at a driver licensing office.

What languages is the ICBC knowledge test in?

English, French, Arabic, Cantonese, Croatian, Farsi, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese.

How long do I have to wait if I fail the ICBC knowledge test?

One day. Learn to Drive Smart lists a one-day wait before each retake of the knowledge test.

How long do I have to keep my L before the road test?

At least 12 months. Your learner’s licence is valid for two years, and ICBC recommends at least 60 hours of practice.

What do I need to bring to the ICBC knowledge test?

Primary and secondary ID and the fee. If you are under 19, bring a custodial parent or legal guardian. Arrive at least one hour before the office closes.

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