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If you want to get your motorcycle driver's licence and you've never had a B.C. driver's licence (Classes 1 - 5), you must go through a program of training and testing called graduated licensing.
See the first page of this section for a quick summary of graduated licensing.
You begin graduated licensing at the learner stage. To enter this stage - and start riding - you will need a learner's (Class 7L and 8L) licence.
Here's how you apply for one:
Study two ICBC guides: RoadSense for Drivers and RoadSense for Riders.
When you feel ready to take the knowledge tests, go to your driver licensing office and apply for a learner's (Class 7L and 8L) licence. You'll have to answer some questions and provide any information requested.
Be sure to bring proper identification documents with you. This is important. Sorry, but without the right ID we can't process your application.
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.
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.)
Take two knowledge tests:
We will also make sure you are fit to ride. We will ask you about your medical condition and conduct a vision test.
If you pass the knowledge tests and your application is accepted, you will get your motorcycle learner's (Class 7L and 8L) licence. The fee for this licence is $10. Then, you can go on to the learner stage.
