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Drivers licence books and manuals
A list of books and manuals to help you get the right information to obtain various B.C. driver’s licences and endorsements.
Get your B.C. licence and learn the rules of the road with our handy guides. They’re designed to give you a better road sense by giving you the right driving knowledge.
Download a chapter at a time from the guides written specifically for car drivers, motorcycle riders, commercial drivers and drivers with a recreational trailer.
You can also obtain copies of all these guides from your nearest driver licensing office.
RoadSense for Drivers
This book is for learners, new residents to B.C. and drivers who want to brush up on their knowledge. It covers all the essential driving skills right from learning how to drive to understanding road signs.
Le bon sens au volant: Conseils de sécurité pour conducteurs en Colombie-Britannique
(RoadSense for Drivers, French language version.)
Tuning up for Drivers
For new drivers and their Supervisors, this book is a step-by-step learning program aimed to prepare for on road practice. Illustrated guides and detailed driving tips make this the best guide for learner’s drivers (L).
Comment se préparer aux examens pour l'obtention du permis de conduire (How to Prepare for Driver Licensing Tests — Tuning Up for Drivers French language version.)
RoadSense for Riders
For learners and experienced motorcycle riders, this book describes the skills you need to be safe on the road. It’s full of important tips and essential rules to get the most out of your motorbike while riding smart.
Tuning up for Riders
For new riders and their Supervisors, this book is a step-by-step learning program aimed to prepare for on road practice. Illustrated guides and detailed driving tips make this the best guide for learner’s motorcycle riders (L).
Towing a Recreational Trailer
If you plan on towing a house trailer, RV or other type of trailer under 4,600 kilograms then this is the book for you. It covers all you need to know about preparing your trailer, manoeuvring and driving safely.
Driving a Commercial Vehicle
Getting your first or upgrading your commercial vehicle licence? Don’t miss this book for Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 licences – essential reading to help you pass your Knowledge and road tests.