The Class 6L & 8L BC Motorcycle Learners License

Even experienced drivers can benefit from a thorough reading of the British Columbia Learn to Ride Smart guide. The guide will help you prepare for exactly the type of material you can expect to see on the actual 8L motorcycle knowledge test.

British Columbia Learn to Ride Smart guide

Once you've spent a good amount of time reviewing the information in the BC Learn to Ride Smart guide, you should feel confident attempting the BC practice motorcycle knowledge test exercises. These tests are designed by the team at ICanDrive.ca to include all the information you can expect to see on the actual motorcycle knowledge test. In addition, practicing the 8L motorcycle knowledge tests will help you identify areas where you need to study more and give you a good idea of what the real world test environment will be like.

If you are a completely new driver, you will also need to successfully pass the passenger vehicle knowledge test or class 7L knowledge test. The best way to be 100% prepared for the class 7 knowledge test is to read through the BC Learn To Drive Smart Manual and familiarize yourself with all the rules/signs you need to know. Our BC drivers license practice test series and BC motorcycle knowledge test practice are excellent ways to acquire the knowledge you need to know.

British Columbia Learn To Drive Smart guide

Learning the right road rules and signs plus practicing them in a real test taking environment is the right way to make sure you pass the Class 7 knowledge test on the first try. Spend a decent amount of time before your test day going through all the sample ICBC knowledge tests and revisiting the information in the BC Learn to Drive Smart Manual whenever needed. These tests are designed to be as similar as possible to the actual written knowledge test and will make sure you are completely ready for your test day.

In order to successfully pass the motorcycle knowledge test you need to read through and learn the information detailed in the BC Learn To Ride Smart guide. This guide is a great resource even for experienced drivers and details all the skills needed to safely drive a motorcycle in British Columbia.

British Columbia Learn to Ride Smart guide

Having extensively reviewed the information in the Learn to Ride Smart guide, you can build on your motorcycle learning by attempting ICanDrive.ca's BC motorcycle knowledge practice test. These practice tests will not only test your knowledge but also prepare you for the environment/test structure you can expect on the actual test day. Practice as many of the motorcycle knowledge tests as you can and review the Learn to Ride smart guide whenever you come across a concept that you're not completely sure about. Practicing these motorcycle knowledge tests several times is a great way to ensure you pass the BC motorcycle learners knowledge test on the first try.

The BC Tuning Up For Riders Guide is a great resource to read and use when practicing all your motorcycle driving skills. From correct riding positions, to lane positions and everything in between, this guide covers all the information you must know before attempting the motorcycle skills test. Make sure you put aside a good amount of time to go through all the important information.

British Columbia Tuning Up For Riders Guide

During the BC motorcycle skills tests, you will be assessed on your general posture and your ability to demonstrate simple motorcycle driving skills, so it's a good idea to practice key motorcycle drivings skills as much as possible in the weeks leading up to the motorcycle skills test.

• Turning (three-point turns, u-turns, right turns) and demonstrating hand signals
• Being able to identify all the controls on your motorcycle
• Steadily push a motorcycle (non-powered)
• Ride your motorcycle in a straight line while using the clutch
• Braking, stopping and using the motorcycle stand
• Accelerating, decelerating and stopping

You have to pre-book an appointment at your local ICBC examination center once you are ready to attempt the BC motorcycle skills test.

• The test is available electronically at any British Columbia driver licensing office
• The test takes approximately 30 minutes to complete but is not timed and you can take as much time as you need to finish (until the office closes)
• The 8L motorcycle knowledge test is 40 multiple choice questions (MCQ's) of which you need to correctly answer a minimum of 32 correctly
• To avoid failing any of the questions dedicate a lot of time to studying the BC Learn to Ride Smart Guide and practicing motorcycle knowledge tests.

• The passenger-vehicle knowledge test is 50 multiple choice questions, of which you need to correctly answer 40 to pass
• The test can take up to 1 hour to complete so make sure you arrive at an ICBC driver testing center with enough time
• To ensure you pass on the first attempt, learn all the British Columbia road signs, rules and driving laws detailed in the British Columbia Learn to Drive Smart manual and spend a lot of time practicing the BC practice knowledge tests.

In addition to the actual test(s), you will be required to take a vision test to ensure that your eyesight is good enough to drive safely.

In order to ensure road safety, questions about your medical conditions will be asked.

The electronic BC motorcycle knowledge test is available in Arabic, Cantonese, Croatian, English, French, Farsi, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

• You can take the BC motorcycle learners knowledge test electronically at any BC driver licensing office
• While the test is not timed, on average it takes 30 minutes to complete
• The motorcycle knowledge test in total is 40 multiple choice questions - you need to correctly answer 32 to pass
• Reading through the Lean to Ride Smart guide and practicing the motorcycle knowledge tests is the best way to ensure that you'll pass on the first try

You will be required to take a vision test

A medical questionnaire to confirm your ability to safely drive a motorcycle will also be required

The electronic BC motorcycle learners knowledge test is available in Arabic, Cantonese, Croatian, English, French, Farsi, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

While the written BC learner tests can be taken without a pre-booked appointment, it is recommended that you arrive at least an hour before closing time if you're writing one test and two hours before closing time if you're writing more. This will ensure you have enough time to properly attempt the questions and fulfill all the other requirements (vision test, medical questionnaire, pay fees etc.) without being pressed for time.

You need to bring along one primary and one secondary form of personal identification:

Acceptable Primary and Secondary Identity Documents

For riders applying for the 6L license, if you are under 19 years of age, your legal guardian/parent must provide parental consent for you to apply for a motorcycle license. To avoid delays at the ICBC office it's a good idea to fill out and print the Parent Consent form from home and bring it along.

Parent/Guardian Consent Form

Make sure you bring along any vision aids like glasses or contacts to the test.

You must bring either the required test fee in cash or another acceptable payment method

British Columbia Licensing Fees

For the motorcycle skills test, you will have a preassigned appointment time, but it's also recommended that you arrive at least 30 minutes in advance to sign in, have some time to relax and get yourself in the right mindset to pass the BC motorcycle skills test.

If for some reason you can't make your pre-booked appointment time, you must cancel at least 48 hours in advance to avoid losing money on your test fee.

You can take the motorcycle tests on a scooter or motorcycle of any size over 50 cc but keep in mind your licence will be restricted (if applicable) to that type of vehicle. For example if you test on a limited speed motorcycle, your eventual licence will carry a restriction preventing you from riding a regular motorcycle. In order to get a license without any restrictions, bring a motorcycle with an engine over 200 cc.

Prior to beginning the motorcycle skills test, the examiner will determine if the motorcycle you have brought to the test is "test-worthy" so make sure you check your motorcycle against the ministry vehicle safety checklist prior to arriving at the ICBC examination center.

Vehicle Checklist

You need to bring along a ministry approved motorcycle helmet in order to be allowed to take the motorcycle skills test.

Once you've passed the motorcycle knowledge test and the passenger-vehicle knowledge test (for new drivers), you will receive your class 8L motorcycle licence. This license is valid for a period of 2 years.

You can attempt the motorcycle skills test to graduate to the next level of motorcycle licensing after holding a Class 8L licence for a minimum of 30 days.

Step 1: After Passing the Motorcycle Knowledge Test: You can attempt the motorcycle skills test after waiting for 14 days

Step 2: After Passing the Motorcycle Skills Test: You can attempt the Class 6 motorcycle road test after waiting for 30 days

Once you've passed the motorcycle knowledge test and motorcycle skills test, you will receive your Class 6L licence. This license is valid for a period of 2 years.

Display Your L Sign

Similar to passenger-vehicle learner licenses, you must display a "L" sign on the back of your motorcycle. This is to indicate to other drivers on the road that you are a learner. You can pick up an L sign for free from any BC licensing office or print off a temporary one.

Print a temporary L Sign

As a Class 8L licence holder, you must always drive within sight of a qualified supervisor who is at least 25 years old and holds a valid Class 6 full-privilege license.

At the Class 8L license level you cannot carry any passengers with you.

You can only drive a motorcycle during daylight hours (sunrise to sunset).

As an 8L motorcycle driver, your speed must not exceed 60 km/h.

A Class 6L driver cannot carry any passengers.

You must always drive within sight of a qualified driver who is at least 19 years of age and holds a valid, full-privilege Class 6 motorcycle licence.

Nighttime driving is not permitted - you must drive during daylight hours only (sunrise to sunset).

You can only drive up to a speed of 60 km/h.