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Motorcycle licence road test

The Class 8 Motorcycle Road Test can be taken after passing the Motorcycle Skills Test and holding a Learner’s (L) Class 8L licence for 12 months. The test will take you on a 45 minute ride where you will perform key riding skills, intersection and road manoeuvers, your See-Think-Do skills, and your ability to spot hazards. Tests must be booked in advance.

After passing the Motorcycle Skills Test and holding a Information about the learner Learner’s (L) Class 8L licence for 12 months, motorcycle riders in the Graduated Licensing Program qualify to take the Class 8 road test. If you pass it, you will receive a Class 8 licence and enter the Information about the novice stage of the Graduated Licensing Program Novice (N) stage of the program.

Motorcycle road test highlights

An ICBC driver examiner rides behind you in a car, speaking to you through a headset by radio. (We provide the radio and headset.)
You will perform riding manoeuvers including 35 to 40 intersection manoeuvers, while the examiner marks your ability to drive in a safe, smooth, controlled manner.
Evaluates your See-Think-Do skills, a driving strategy that helps you to be a safe and competent driver.
Gives you the chance to show that you are a safe rider with excellent vehicle control skills who uses the key riding skills.
At certain points during the test, you will asked to pull over to the side of the road, then identify all the hazards you see in front, to the side and behind you for hazard perceptions.
The test and examiner-feedback take about 45 minutes.

What you need to know for the motorcycle road test

You need to book the motorcycle road test in advance.
You need to bring a motorcycle (your own or borrowed) for your road test. It must be in good working order (lights/signals/horn). Make sure the vehicle insurance is valid and that your registration documents are available.
Class 8 road test fee: $35. If you pass, you will also need to pay for your licence. Please be sure to bring required ID.
If you don't pass, you may take the test again after 14 days for another $35 fee.

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L sign - motorcycles

A sign which alerts others that you're a new rider so they can give you more space. You must display an L (Learner) sign on the rear of your motorcycle or on your clothing so that drivers behind you can see it when you're riding. It must be an offical L sign issued by ICBC. Read more on the Steps to getting a motorcycle licence.
N sign - motorcycles

A sign which lets other motorists know that you're a novice driver so they can give you more space on the road. Its use should help reduce your risk of crashing while you're still gaining skills and experience. Remember: police reports show that new drivers are almost twice as likely as more experienced motorists to cause a collision in their first two years of driving. You must display the N (Novice) sign on the rear of your motorcycle or on your clothing so that drivers behind you can see it when you're riding. It must be an official N sign issued by ICBC. Read more about the steps to getting a motorcycle licence.
Vehicle (Motor Vehicle)

For the purposes of vehicle registration, a motor vehicle means a vehicle, not run on rails, that is designed to be self-propelled or propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but does not include a motor assisted cycle. A motor vehicle has an engine, frame and body, and is recognizable as a car, truck, bus, or motorcycle.

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