Motorcycle Knowledge Test

The Motorcycle Knowledge Test assesses your understanding of RoadSense for Riders. It contains 40 multiple-choice questions and usually takes about 30 minutes to write. It can be taken in English, French, Cantonese, Mandarin and Punjabi at a driver licensing office.

Before you can get a learner’s licence, you need to pass the motorcycle Knowledge Test.

Study RoadSense for Riders to get your motorcycle Learner’s licence

• One of the next things you will do is study and take a motorcycle Knowledge Test. This test is based on the material in RoadSense for Riders.
• Pick up a copy of the ICBC manual: RoadSense for Riders from your nearest driver licensing office, or download RoadSense for Riders now.

Motorcycle Knowledge Test highlights

• Contains 40 multiple-choice questions (usually taken on a computer)
• Tests your understanding of material in the ICBC driving manual RoadSense for Riders
• Questions are designed to require thinking and understanding, not just memorized facts
• Takes about 30 minutes, but you may take longer
• Can be taken in English, French, Cantonese, Mandarin and Punjabi

Go to your nearest driver licensing office to take Knowledge Test

• No appointment is necessary. Bring required ID. This is important to process your application.
• Motorcycle Knowledge Test fee: $15.
• If you don't pass the test, you can come back another day and take it again for another $15 fee.

Knowledge tests are also available at certain Expressway Driver Licensing Centres but you must book in advance

Knowledge Tests are now also available at certain Expressway Driver Licensing Centres, which are open Saturdays:

• Cloverdale (Clover Square Mall),
• Guildford (Boardwalk Mall),
• and Richmond (Ironwood Plaza )

However, these locations require you to book appointments in advance. Please call the Expressway directly to book.

Motorcycle medical and vision checks

• We will also make sure you are fit to drive. We will ask you about your medical condition, and conduct a vision check.
• If you pass the Knowledge Test and your application is accepted, you will get your motorcycle Learner’s (Class 6L) licence.

Don’t forget the Class 5 Knowledge Test

Remember that you may also be required to take the Class 5 Knowledge Test as well, if the motorcycle licence is your first driver’s licence.