You'll answer 40 multiple-choice questions on a touch screen kiosk at a driver licensing office. It takes about 30 minutes. (You can take longer if you need to.)

The test is available in English or any of these languages:

Arabic, Cantonese (with traditional Chinese writing), Croatian, French, Farsi, Mandarin (with traditional Chinese writing), Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese and Ukrainian.

Even experienced drivers should study for the knowledge test-it's harder than you might expect. The Learn to Ride Smart guide will help to prepare. The test questions are based on this guide.

You’ll need to book an appointment to take the test at an ICBC driver licensing office.

When you come, be sure to bring:

• required ID, and
• payment for the test fee.

Your parent or a legal guardian must give consent for your application if you're under 19.

We'll also ask about your medical condition and check your vision. For details, see chapter 11 of Learn to Ride Smart.

Motorcycle skills test

The motorcycle skills test is a 15-minute test of basic riding skills like signalling, handling the clutch and throttle, braking and turning.

When do I take the skills test?

If you have a 6L licence, you can take the motorcycle skills test after you've held that licence for at least 14 days.

If you have an 8L licence, you'll need to have it for at least 30 days before you take the motorcycle skills test.

What to expect

Get ready

Book your test

When you're ready to take the motorcycle skills test, you'll need to book a test time. Remember to bring your supervisor with you to the test.

Note: You can use a limited-speed motorcycle at your skills test if you don't have any other class of driver's licence.

After you pass

Once you pass the skills test:

• the 60 km/h speed restriction is removed
• you can ride without a supervisor, and
• once you have reached your earliest exam date you can take a

• Class 6 road test (if you already have a B.C. driver's licence), or a
• Class 8 road test (if you don't have a B.C. driver's licence or are in the "L" or "N" stages of graduated licensing for passenger vehicles).

All other learner's restrictions are still in effect. Be sure to keep track of the time left on your learner licence to complete the road tests. If your learner expires you will be required to re-take both the knowledge test and motorcycle skills test.​

The Class 8 road test takes about an hour. That includes time for feedback from your examiner.

The test route goes through different riding environments, like city streets, commercial areas, highways, and intersections with stop signs and traffic lights.

The examiner rides behind you in a car, speaking to you by two-way radio.

Here's what to expect on your road test:

Before going out on the road, you do a pre-trip safety inspection of your motorcycle.

You'll show your examiner you can use controls like turn signals and high beams, and demonstrate hand signals.

While riding, you're asked to do a series of manoeuvres. These may include

• riding through and turning right and left at intersections
• entering and leaving traffic
• entering and exiting a highway or freeway
• changing lanes
• parking at the side of the road
• reverse stall parking
• Several U-turns, and/or cul-de-sac
• general riding, including riding straight and on hills and curves.

Note: Always be aware of your lane position!

While you're performing these manoeuvres, you demonstrate these See-Think-Do skills: observation, speed control, steering, space margins and communication.

During the test, you'll be asked to pull over to the side of the road and identify all the hazards you see within one block in front of you, and immediately around you.

There's lots you can do to prepare for the road test. We recommend you:

• know the signs, signals, road markings and rules of the road in Learn to Ride Smart
• practice manoeuvres using Tuning Up for Riders
• practice hazard perception by naming hazards while someone drives you in a car, and
• consider taking rider training from a professional school.

When you come for your test, bring:

• a motorcycle in good working order with an engine over 200cc*
• valid insurance and registration documents
• required ID, and
• licence fees.

Motorcycle and licence restriction

*You can use a scooter or motorcycle of any size over 50cc however your driver’s licence will be restricted (if any) to the type of vehicle you use for the road test.

For example, if you use a scooter, your licence will be restricted for driving scooters. If you use a motorcycle 200cc or less, then you will be restricted from carrying passengers. If you use a three-wheel vehicle, you'll be restricted to only driving three-wheel motorcycles. If you have no other driver’s licence and take your road test on a limited-speed motorcycle, you'll be restricted to limited-speed motorcycles only.

The Class 6 road test takes about an hour. That includes time for feedback from your examiner.

The test route goes through different riding environments, like city streets, commercial areas, highways, and intersections with stop signs and traffic lights.

The examiner rides behind you in a car, speaking to you by two-way radio.

Here's what to expect on your road test.

Before going out on the road, you do a pre-trip safety inspection of your motorcycle.

You'll show your examiner you can use controls like turn signals and high beams, and demonstrate hand signals.

While riding, you're asked to do a series of manoeuvres. These may include

• riding through and turning right and left at intersections
• entering and leaving traffic
• entering and exiting a highway or freeway
• changing lanes
• parking at the side of the road
• reverse stall parking
• U-turns, and/or cul-de-sac
• general riding, including riding straight and on hills and curves.

Note: remember your lane position at all times.

While you're performing these manoeuvres, you demonstrate these See-Think-Do skills: observation, speed control, steering, space margins and communication.

During the test, you'll be asked to pull over to the side of the road and identify all the hazards you see within one block in front of you, and immediately around you.

There's lots you can do to prepare for the road test. We recommend you:

• know the signs, signals, road markings and rules of the road in Learn to Ride Smart
• practice manoeuvres using the Tuning Up for Riders guide
• practice hazard perception by naming hazards while someone drives you in a car, and
• consider taking rider training from a professional school.

When you come for your test, bring:

• a motorcycle in good working order with an engine over 200cc*
• valid insurance and registration documents
• required ID, and
• licence fees.

Booking your test

You'll need to book your Class 6 road test in advance.

Book your road test

After you pass

Congratulations! You get a Class 6 motorcycle licence.​