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ICBC Motorcycle Knowledge Test 2026 – Free BC Class 6 / 8 Motorcycle Questions

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What is the minimum following distance in good weather and road conditions?

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Key facts: ICBC Motorcycle Knowledge Test (Class 6L / 8L)

Free ICBC motorcycle knowledge test practice, written from ICBC's official rider guide, Learn to Ride Smart (2026). Every question is original, explains the rule behind the right answer, and names the chapter and page of the guide it comes from. There is no sign-up, and your progress stays on your device.

ICBC's motorcycle knowledge test has 40 multiple-choice questions, and ICBC says you need 80% correct to pass. It is the first step to a Class 6L or Class 8L motorcycle learner's licence in B.C. The questions cover the rules of the road, signs and signals, and safe riding, so our bank does the same: sign and signal topics, plus riding topics such as lane position, braking, group riding and passengers. Drill one topic at a time, then sit a 40-question mock exam scored like the real test.

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  1. 1What is the minimum following distance in good weather and road conditions?
    • A. Two seconds
    • B. One second
    • C. Six seconds
    • D. Four seconds

    Keep at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead in good conditions; more on fast roads or in bad weather.

  2. 2What does this sign require you to do?
    • A. Stop only if other vehicles are present
    • B. Slow down and go if no one is coming
    • C. Give way only to pedestrians, then continue without stopping
    • D. Come to a complete stop, then go when it is safe

    A stop sign always requires a full stop. You then go only when it is safe. Slowing or rolling through is not a stop.

  3. 3Which two restrictions are removed when a learner passes the motorcycle skills test?
    • A. The supervisor and 60 km/h restrictions
    • B. All learner restrictions
    • C. The passenger and daylight restrictions
    • D. The L sign and zero-alcohol restrictions

    Passing the skills test removes the supervisor and speed restrictions. The other learner restrictions still apply.

  4. 4Your cold medicine label warns it may cause drowsiness. What should you do?
    • A. Don't ride
    • B. Drink coffee and ride
    • C. Ride with extra following distance
    • D. Ride only on side streets

    If a medication may cause drowsiness or dizziness, don't ride. Take the bus or get a ride.

  5. 5Where should less experienced riders be placed in a group?
    • A. Just behind the leader
    • B. Riding side by side with the leader
    • C. At the very back
    • D. In front of the leader

    Placing less experienced riders behind the leader lets more experienced riders keep an eye on them.

  6. 6What does a disaster response route sign tell you?
    • A. During a major disaster, stay off that road
    • B. The road is an evacuation route at all times
    • C. Emergency vehicles may use the shoulder there
    • D. The road is closed on weekends for drills

    Disaster response routes may be kept clear for emergency vehicles during a major disaster. Drivers and riders should stay off them then.

  7. 7To avoid glare from oncoming headlights at night, where should you glance?
    • A. At the right edge of the road
    • B. At your speedometer
    • C. At the centre line
    • D. Straight into the lights

    Glancing toward the right edge of the road helps you avoid being blinded by oncoming lights.

  8. 8Where is a U-turn illegal?
    • A. At an intersection controlled by traffic lights
    • B. At an uncontrolled intersection outside business areas
    • C. On a quiet residential street
    • D. In a cul-de-sac

    U-turns are illegal at signalized intersections, on curves, near hill crests where you can't be seen within 150 m, where signed, and in business districts except at unsignalized intersections.

  9. 9Why should you slow down before entering a curve?
    • A. So the engine can rev higher
    • B. To keep traction in reserve with a moderate lean
    • C. Because braking in the middle of a curve is more effective
    • D. So you can use the rear brake only

    A safe entry speed lets you lean moderately and keep traction in reserve for wet patches or a tighter curve.

  10. 10Stopped behind a car at an intersection, how much space should you leave?
    • A. About 1 metre
    • B. About 3 metres
    • C. About 10 metres
    • D. No space; stay close

    Leave about 3 m behind a car (about 6 m behind a large vehicle) so you have an escape route if someone approaches too fast from behind.

About the test

About the ICBC Motorcycle Knowledge Test (Class 6L / 8L)

In British Columbia, everyone who wants to ride a motorcycle starts with the motorcycle knowledge test. Which learner's licence you get depends on what you already hold. If you have a full B.C. Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 licence, passing the test and the vision screening gives you a Class 6L. If you are a new driver, or you are still in the L or N stage for cars, you get a Class 8L and enter the Graduated Licensing Program (GLP) for motorcycles. New drivers without a Class 7 or 7L also take the passenger vehicle knowledge test.

ICBC's motorcycle licence page says the test has 40 multiple-choice questions and takes about 30 minutes at a driver licensing office, with extra time allowed if you need it. ICBC's online test page gives 45 minutes online and says you need 80% of questions correct to pass. The test fee is $15 per attempt, free for seniors 65 and over. The test is offered in English and 11 other languages, including French, Punjabi, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Farsi and Arabic.

You can take the motorcycle test online if you live in B.C., are at least 16 and already hold a Class 5 or 7 licence; you need a desktop or laptop with a webcam. Otherwise you take it at a driver licensing office. Under 19, a parent or legal guardian must consent to your application. If you fail, you can try again after 24 hours.

Learner restrictions are strict. A Class 8L rider must be supervised by someone at least 25 with a full Class 6 licence; a Class 6L rider's supervisor must be at least 19. Learners may not go faster than 60 km/h, may not carry passengers and may ride only between sunrise and sunset. Class 8L riders also have zero alcohol and drugs, no electronic devices and must show an L sign. The supervisor and speed limits are lifted when you pass the 15-minute motorcycle skills test.

After the skills test, a Class 6L rider can take the Class 6 road test after holding the learner's licence for at least 30 days. A Class 8L rider takes the Class 8 road test after at least 12 months, rides as a Class 8N novice for at least 24 consecutive prohibition-free months, then takes the Class 6 road test. The motorcycle you use for a road test matters: 200 cc or less brings a no-passenger restriction, and a scooter or trike limits you to that type.

Study plan

How to prepare

  1. 1Download Learn to Ride Smart from icbc.com. It is free, and ICBC says the test questions are based on it. Read chapters 2 to 8 and 11 closely, since they hold most of the rules and riding strategies.
  2. 2Learn the signs, signals and road markings in chapter 4 as a set. Shape and colour tell you what kind of sign it is before you can read it: a red octagon to stop, a yellow diamond for warnings, orange for construction, fluorescent yellow-green for school zones.
  3. 3Take one practice test per topic. When you miss a question, read the explanation and then the page it cites. Most mistakes come from rules that depend on a condition, such as which learner's licence you hold or whether a road has a limit over 80 km/h.
  4. 4Make a short list of the numbers ICBC likes: 60 km/h learner limit, supervisors aged 25 (Class 8L) or 19 (Class 6L), two seconds minimum following distance, at least 1 m of side space, 150 m to dim your high beam, 70 or 40 km/h past stopped vehicles with flashing lights, 5 to 15 m from a railway crossing, 5 m from a hydrant and 6 m from a crosswalk when parking.
  5. 5Practise the riding topics as situations. Lane position, braking, countersteering and group formation make more sense when you picture where the hazard is and where your space is.
  6. 6Don't skip the licensing chapter. Questions about learner and novice restrictions, retest waits and road test restrictions are easy points if you have read it once.
  7. 7When you can score 36 or more out of 40 on two different mock exams, you are ready to book. Bring your ID, the fee and your glasses if you need them for the vision screening.
  8. 8Keep the guide after you pass. It is also the study guide for the motorcycle skills test and both road tests, and ICBC's Tuning Up for Riders workbook helps you practise the skills.

FAQ

BC Class 6 / 8 Motorcycle test questions people ask

How many questions are on the ICBC motorcycle knowledge test?

ICBC's motorcycle licence page says you answer 40 multiple-choice questions. At a driver licensing office it takes about 30 minutes, and you can take longer if you need to. Online you have 45 minutes.

What is the passing score?

ICBC's online knowledge test page says you need to answer 80% of the questions correctly, which is 32 out of 40. Our mock exams use the same 40 questions and 32 to pass.

What is the difference between Class 6L and Class 8L?

Class 6L is for riders who already hold a full B.C. Class 1 to 5 licence. Class 8L is for new drivers and drivers still in the L or N stage for cars, and it puts you in the Graduated Licensing Program, with an older supervisor, zero alcohol and drugs, and a longer path to a full Class 6.

Can I take the motorcycle knowledge test online?

Yes, if you live in B.C., are at least 16 and already hold a Class 5 or 7 licence. You need a desktop or laptop computer with a webcam, and you pay the $15 fee by credit card. You then go to a driver licensing office for vision screening and your licence.

How much does the test cost?

ICBC lists $15 for each knowledge test attempt, free for seniors 65 and over. A Class 7 or 8 photo learner licence costs $10. Fees change, so check icbc.com before you go.

How soon can I retake the test if I fail?

You can take the knowledge test again after 24 hours. Online, you re-register and pay the fee again. Use the topics you missed to focus your practice first.

What can I do with a motorcycle learner's licence?

You can practise riding with a qualified supervisor in sight, no faster than 60 km/h, with no passengers and only between sunrise and sunset. Passing the motorcycle skills test removes the supervisor and speed restrictions.

Are these the real ICBC test questions?

No. ICBC does not publish its test questions. Every question here is original, written by us from Learn to Ride Smart, and each one cites the chapter and page it comes from.

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