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How to get your motorcycle driver's licence (when you already have a B.C. driver's licence)

Apply | Learner stage| Skills test| Road test| Preparing for the skills test and road test

Applying for a motorcycle learner's licence

Step 1

Study the ICBC manual: RoadSense for Riders.

You can pick up a free copy from your nearest driver licensing office, or download RoadSense for Riders now.

One of the next things you will do is take a motorcycle knowledge test. This test is based on the material in RoadSense for Riders.

Step 2

When you feel ready to take the knowledge test, go to your driver licensing office and apply for a learner's (Class 6L) licence. You'll have to answer some questions and provide any information requested.

Bring proper identification documents with you. This is important. Sorry, but without the right ID we can't process your application.

Also, if you are under 19, you'll need to bring your custodial parent or legal guardian with you, as they need to sign a consent for your application. (If you are not living with a parent or guardian, ask for more information.)

Note: outstanding court fines or debts owed to the province or to ICBC must be settled before you can obtain a licence. See Tickets and other penalties for details.

Step 3

Take the motorcycle knowledge test.

We will also make sure you are fit to drive. We will ask you about your medical condition, and conduct a vision check.

Step 4

If you pass the knowledge test and your application is accepted, you will get your motorcycle learner's (Class 6L) licence.