BC Motorcycle Knowledge Practice Test 2026
Practise for ICBC’s motorcycle knowledge test, the first step to a Class 6 or Class 8 learner’s licence in B.C. The real test has 40 questions. These questions cover B.C. learner and novice rules and the riding skills taught in Learn to Ride Smart.
Kort antwoord
Het officiële examen heeft 40 vragen. Afgenomen door: ICBC (Insurance Corporation of British Columbia). Kosten: $15 (motorcycle knowledge test). Oefen hier gratis met 117 vragen, elk met het antwoord en een uitleg. Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 10 oktober 2026.
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Vraag 1 van 17
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Antwoord: C. 40
The motorcycle knowledge test has 40 questions. The 50-question test is the passenger vehicle test.
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Vraag 2 van 17
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Antwoord: A. The official L sign, where drivers behind can see it
Class 8 learners must display the official L sign so that it is visible to drivers behind them.
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Antwoord: A. Only during daylight hours
Motorcycle learners must ride only during daylight hours.
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Antwoord: D. A rider with a full Class 6 licence who is at least 25
The supervisor must hold a valid full Class 6 licence and be at least 25. For a Class 6 learner, the supervisor may be 19 or older.
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Antwoord: B. At least 19
For Class 6 learners, the supervisor must hold a full Class 6 licence and be at least 19.
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Antwoord: D. Always within sight of the supervisor
Learners must always ride within sight of their supervisor until they pass the skills test.
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Antwoord: D. 60 km/h
Learners must not exceed 60 km/h. Passing the skills test removes this restriction.
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Antwoord: D. None
Motorcycle learners must not carry any passengers.
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Antwoord: A. No hand-held or hands-free devices at all
Class 8 learners must not use hand-held or hands-free communication devices while riding.
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Antwoord: C. No alcohol or certain drugs, including cannabis, in your body
Class 8 learners and novices must have no alcohol or certain drugs, including cannabis, in their body when they ride.
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Antwoord: C. It removes the supervisor and speed restrictions from your learner’s licence
Passing the MST removes the supervisor and 60 km/h speed restrictions. Other learner rules still apply.
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Antwoord: A. After 14 days
Class 6 learners can take the skills test after 14 days and the Class 6 road test after 30 days.
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Antwoord: B. After 30 days on the learner’s licence
Holders of a Class 1–5 licence need 30 days on a Class 6 learner’s licence and a passed skills test before the road test.
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Antwoord: D. After 30 days
Class 8 learners can take the skills test after 30 days.
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Antwoord: A. At least 12 months
The Class 8 road test needs at least 12 months as a learner and a passed skills test.
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Antwoord: D. At least 24 months
Class 8 novices need at least 24 months on their novice licence before the Class 6 road test.
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Antwoord: C. Learn to Ride Smart
Learn to Ride Smart is ICBC’s guide to riding safely. Learn to Drive Smart is for car drivers.
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Wat je moet weten voor het examen
- The motorcycle knowledge test has 40 questions and costs $15.
- Learners ride only in daylight, carry no passengers, and ride within sight of a supervisor with a full Class 6 licence: 25 or older, or 19 or older for Class 6 learners.
- Learners must not exceed 60 km/h. Passing the Motorcycle Skills Test removes the supervisor and speed restrictions.
- Class 8 learners display the L sign and may not use hand-held or hands-free devices. Class 8 learners and novices must have no alcohol or certain drugs, including cannabis, in their body.
- Class 6 learners can take the skills test after 14 days and the road test after 30 days. Class 8 learners can take the skills test after 30 days and the road test after 12 months.
- Class 8 novices need at least 24 months on their novice licence before the Class 6 road test.
Veelgestelde vragen
How many questions are on the BC motorcycle knowledge test?
The motorcycle knowledge test has 40 questions. If you have never held a driver’s licence, you also take the 50-question passenger vehicle test.
What is the difference between Class 6L and Class 8L?
Class 6 learners already hold a Class 1–5 licence and can take the road test after 30 days. Class 8 learners are new to driving and go through the graduated program, with a road test after 12 months.
Who can supervise a BC motorcycle learner?
A rider with a valid full Class 6 licence who is at least 25, or at least 19 if you are a Class 6 learner. You must ride within sight of them.
What does the Motorcycle Skills Test do?
Passing it removes the supervisor and 60 km/h limits from your learner’s licence. There is no fee for it.
Can a BC motorcycle learner ride at night?
No. Learners may ride only in daylight hours and may not carry passengers.