How to get your motorcycle driver's licence (when you already have a B.C. driver's licence)
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test| Preparing
for the skills test and road test
Learner stage (Class 6)
Your application was accepted. You passed your motorcycle knowledge test. You've been issued a motorcycle learner's (Class 6) licence, which is valid for one year.
Now you can start practicing. However, some restrictions apply:
Learner stage restrictions
Qualified supervisor
You must always ride within sight of a qualified
supervisor - someone 19 or older
who holds a valid Class 6 licence.
Restricted speed
You must not exceed 60 km/h. After you pass the
motorcycle skills test, this restriction will be deleted.
No passengers
You must not carry a passenger.
Restricted riding hours
You are permitted to ride only during daylight
hours, that is, between sunrise and sunset.
These restrictions can help reduce your chances
of crashing while you're gaining riding skills and experience.
Class 6 road test
You can take your Class 6 road test after you have passed the motorcycle skills test and held a motorcycle learner's (Class 6) licence for 30 days.
How long is the learner stage?
Your Class 6 learner's licence is valid for one year.
NOTE: You can stay in the Class 6 learner stage as long as you want. However, after a year, your motorcycle learner's licence will expire. To renew it, you would have to take the vision, knowledge and motorcycle skills tests again.