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The Class 5 (full privilege) drivers licence road test
You may take the Class 5 road test after 24 months of prohibition-free driving in the Novice (N) stage. It is possible to reduce the N stage to 18 months by taking an ICBC-approved driver education course and meeting certain requirements.
Other reasons for taking a Class 5 road test may include:
- Moving to B.C. with a licence from another country
- If your licence has been expired for more than 3 years
- For a re-examination requested by OSMV
The exam date (EED) on the back of your licence tells you the earliest date you can take the Class 5 test. Passing the Class 5 road test means you exit the Graduated Licensing Program (GLP) and get your full-privilege Class 5 driver's licence.
H1N1 alert: If you have flu symptoms, please wait till you're feeling better before coming in for a road test. You can book (or reschedule) your road test online or by phone.
Class 5 road test highlights:
- You will drive in more demanding environments than you did in the Class 7 road test. You will perform manoeuvers that show you are now a safe, experienced driver with excellent vehicle control.
- Your See-Think-Do skills are assessed and you are expected to use the key driving skills. See-Think-Do is a driving strategy to help you scan for hazards, decide on safest solution and perform manoeuvers to road safety.
- At times during the test, you will be tested for hazard perceptions you see while driving. The class 5 road test and examiner feedback takes about 1 hour.
See Preparing for a Road Test for more information.
What you need to know for your Class 5 road test:
- You should book the Class 5 road test in advance. The Class 5 road test fee is $50. Please be sure to bring required ID. This is important for processing your application. Once you pass, you will also need to pay for your new licence. The fee is $17 if your current licence will expire in more than 6 months or $75 if your current licence will expire in 6 months or less.
- If you don't pass, you may take the test again after 7 days for another $50 fee.
- If you don't pass the second time, you'll have to wait 14 days for another re-test and pay another $50 fee.