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ICBC Knowledge Test 2026 – Free BC Class 7 Questions

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A truck is backing into a loading bay across the road. What should you never do?

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Key facts: ICBC Class 7 Knowledge Test

Free ICBC knowledge test practice for the B.C. Class 7 learner's licence, written from ICBC's own study guide, Learn to Drive Smart (March 2026 edition). Every question is original, explains why the right answer is right and names the page of the guide it comes from. No sign-up and no limits, and your progress stays on your device.

The real test has 50 multiple-choice questions and you need 40 correct to pass. Our full mock exam uses the same 50 questions, the same 40-point pass mark and the same 45-minute time limit, and about one question in five is about road signs, which matches what ICBC says to expect. Practise by topic first, then sit a full mock when your topic scores are steady.

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Every question is tagged to one topic from the official handbook. Pick a topic to drill just that area.

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Sample BC Class 7 questions

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  1. 1A truck is backing into a loading bay across the road. What should you never do?
    • A. Wait for it to finish backing
    • B. Stop well back from the truck
    • C. Drive behind it to get past
    • D. Watch for its backup lights

    Sneaking behind a backing truck puts you in one of its blind spots, where the driver can't see you and may hit you.

  2. 2A flashing green arrow appears together with a steady green light. What may you do?
    • A. Stop, then turn when it is safe
    • B. Turn only, because through traffic must stop
    • C. Turn in the arrow's direction or go straight
    • D. Go straight only; turns not allowed

    With a steady green, the flashing arrow lets you turn in its direction, or you may continue straight.

  3. 3Which of these does the guide list as a possible consequence of drinking and driving?
    • A. Insurance may not cover damage you cause
    • B. A small fine with no other effects
    • C. Only a warning for a first offence
    • D. Points only, and never a loss of licence

    Besides injury, jail, fines and licence loss, the guide warns your insurance may not cover injuries or damage you cause.

  4. 4You are on a road with a single solid yellow centre line. What does the B.C. guide say about passing?
    • A. Passing is never allowed
    • B. Passing is allowed with extra caution
    • C. Passing is allowed only on the right
    • D. Passing is allowed only in daylight

    A single yellow line allows passing, but you must take extra care.

  5. 5What should you do when you see this sign?
    • A. Be prepared to stop; a railway crossing is ahead
    • B. Turn off; the road ends at the tracks
    • C. Speed up to cross before any train
    • D. Stop at once; a train is crossing the road right now

    This warning sign tells you a railway crossing is ahead, so slow down and be ready to stop.

  6. 6What rights do horse riders have on a public road in B.C.?
    • A. The same as motor vehicle drivers
    • B. Right-of-way over all vehicles
    • C. None; they must use trails
    • D. Fewer rights than motor vehicle drivers have

    Horse riders and carriage operators have the same rights as motor vehicle operators and must obey the same rules.

  7. 7Daytime fog has rolled in on the highway. Below what visibility must you turn on your headlights?
    • A. 150 metres
    • B. 300 metres
    • C. 500 metres
    • D. 50 metres

    Headlights are also required whenever visibility drops below 150 metres, for example in fog or heavy rain.

  8. 8On a road with this sign, which lane should you use?
    • A. Stay left except when turning right
    • B. Keep right unless you are passing
    • C. Use either lane as you choose
    • D. Drive near the centre line

    This sign shows two-way traffic, so keep to the right and use the left side only to pass.

  9. 9You are in the right lane of a freeway and a driver is trying to merge in from an entrance. What can you do?
    • A. Speed up so they merge behind
    • B. Stop to let them in
    • C. Move left if safe or adjust your speed
    • D. Hold your lane and speed

    Freeway courtesy means moving to the left lane when it's safe, or adjusting your speed to leave a gap for the merging driver.

  10. 10An N driver wants to drive four friends to a game. Which situation would allow it?
    • A. The trip is shorter than 20 km
    • B. All the friends also hold N licences
    • C. The whole drive is during daylight hours
    • D. A qualified supervisor 25+ sits beside them

    The N passenger limit doesn't apply if a supervisor aged 25+ with a valid Class 1–5 licence sits beside the driver.

About the test

About the ICBC Class 7 Knowledge Test

The knowledge test is the first step in British Columbia's Graduated Licensing Program (GLP). Passing it, along with a vision screening, gets you a Class 7L learner's licence, so you can start practising with a supervisor. You can apply on or after your 16th birthday, and if you are under 19 a parent or legal guardian has to consent. ICBC runs the test, and it covers the material in Learn to Drive Smart: signs, signals and road markings, the rules of the road, the see-think-do driving strategy, sharing the road, personal strategies such as staying sober and focused, and emergency strategies.

ICBC states the format plainly: 50 multiple-choice questions, and you must get 40 right, which is 80 percent. You have 45 minutes whether you take the test online or in person. ICBC also says that almost one question in five is about road signs. At a driver licensing office the test runs on a touch-screen kiosk, and you can listen to an audio version of the questions. The guide adds that the test can stop early, once you have reached the number of correct answers needed or gone past the number of wrong answers allowed, and that you can skip a hard question and come back to it.

Since June 9, 2026 you can take the Class 7 knowledge test online as well as in person. The online test needs a desktop or laptop computer with a webcam that stays on, a keyboard and mouse, a stable connection and a quiet, well-lit room, and you must be in Canada or the United States and a B.C. resident aged 16 or older. You pay the $15 test fee online by credit card and have 72 hours after registering to start. Passing online does not license you: you still visit a driver licensing office within a year to pass the vision screening, pay the $10 learner's licence fee and get your L.

The test is offered in 12 languages: English, French, Punjabi, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Farsi, Arabic, Russian, Spanish, Croatian, Vietnamese and Ukrainian. If you fail, ICBC lets you try again after one day, but you pay the test fee each time. Your learner's licence lasts two years, and you need to hold it for at least 12 months before the Class 7 road test that gets you your novice (N) licence.

Note that ICBC is changing the later stages of graduated licensing. From October 19, 2026, most Class 7 novice drivers with a clean record will upgrade to Class 5 through a Driving Record Assessment instead of a second road test, and Class 7 road test fees rise to $50. The knowledge test itself is not changing, but check ICBC's graduated licensing page for the current rules before you plan your road tests.

Study plan

How to prepare

  1. 1Start with Learn to Drive Smart. It is free to download from icbc.com as one PDF or chapter by chapter, and ICBC also offers the full guide in French, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Farsi, Vietnamese and Arabic. The guide says chapters 9 and 10, about getting your licence and where to find more information, are for reference and are not tested, so put your time into chapters 1 to 8.
  2. 2Learn the signs early. Almost one question in five is about road signs, and sign questions are the fastest marks to earn once you know them. Learn the shapes and colours first: the eight-sided red stop sign, the triangle for yield, yellow diamonds for warnings, orange for construction and fluorescent yellow-green for school zones. Our three sign topics, plus traffic lights and road markings, cover every sign group in chapter 3.
  3. 3Pay special attention to the numbers, because they are where most people lose marks. The B.C. guide gives school zone limits of 30 km/h from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days, playground zones of 30 km/h from dawn to dusk, default limits of 50 km/h in towns and 80 km/h outside them, parking distances from hydrants, crosswalks and railway tracks, and the learner rules: a supervisor 25 or older, one passenger besides the supervisor, no driving between midnight and 5 a.m. and zero alcohol and drugs.
  4. 4Watch for rules that differ from other provinces. If you learned to drive elsewhere or have studied another province's handbook, do not assume the numbers carry over. B.C. has its own school and playground zone hours, its own learner and novice passenger limits, and a total ban on hand-held and hands-free devices for drivers in the GLP.
  5. 5Practise one topic at a time. Each topic page on this site draws from one part of the guide, so you can find your weak spots. When you miss a question, read the explanation and the page reference, then look at that page of the guide rather than memorising the answer. The real test words questions differently from any practice bank.
  6. 6Take a full mock exam under test conditions: 50 questions, 45 minutes, no notes, no phone. Aim to score well above 40 before you book, because nerves cost a few marks on the day. ICBC's own online practice knowledge test and road signs practice test are also free and worth doing as a final check.
  7. 7Plan the day. If you test online, check your computer, webcam and room before you register, because you only have 72 hours to start and looking away from the screen or leaving the test window can get you disqualified. If you test in person, book an appointment, bring two pieces of accepted ID and, if you are under 19, your parent or guardian or their signed consent form.
  8. 8If you do not pass, use your score to guide your next round of study. You can try again after one day, but each attempt costs another test fee, so it pays to review the topics you found hard first.

FAQ

BC Class 7 test questions people ask

How many questions are on the ICBC knowledge test?

There are 50 multiple-choice questions. ICBC's guide describes them as measuring how well you know the material in Learn to Drive Smart. Our full mock exam uses the same length so you can practise the pace.

How many questions do you need to get right to pass?

You need 40 out of 50, which is 80 percent. That means you can miss up to 10 questions. ICBC's guide notes the test may end early once you reach the number of correct answers needed, or once you go past the number of wrong answers allowed.

How long do you get for the ICBC knowledge test?

ICBC gives you 45 minutes, both online and in person. Online, the 45 minutes keep running even if you accidentally leave the test window, so stay on the screen until you finish.

How many road sign questions are on the ICBC knowledge test?

ICBC says almost one in five questions is about road signs, so expect about 10 of the 50. Our mock exam uses the same split, and our sign, traffic light and road marking topics let you drill them separately. ICBC also has a free road signs practice test on its website.

How much does the ICBC knowledge test cost?

ICBC lists the knowledge test fee as $15 for each attempt, free for seniors 65 and older. The Class 7 photo learner's licence is a separate $10 fee. If you take the test online, you pay the $15 by Visa, Mastercard or American Express, and the licence fee is paid later at the driver licensing office.

How old do you have to be to take the knowledge test in B.C.?

You can get your learner's licence on or after your 16th birthday. If you are under 19, a parent or legal guardian must consent, either by coming with you or by signing ICBC's consent form.

Can I take the ICBC knowledge test online?

Yes. Since June 9, 2026, the Class 7 knowledge test can be taken online by B.C. residents aged 16 or older. You need a desktop or laptop with a webcam, keyboard and mouse (phones and tablets are not allowed), and you must be in Canada or the United States. After you pass, you still go to a driver licensing office for a vision screening and to get your licence. Online results stay valid for one year.

What languages is the ICBC knowledge test available in?

ICBC offers the test in 12 languages: English, French, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Farsi, Arabic, Russian, Spanish, Croatian, Vietnamese and Ukrainian. If your language is not on the list, ICBC says an ICBC-approved independent translator can interpret the test for you.

Is there an ICBC practice test in Punjabi?

Yes. ICBC's own online practice knowledge test is available in seven languages, including Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ), and the real knowledge test can also be taken in Punjabi. ICBC publishes the full Learn to Drive Smart guide in Punjabi too. The practice questions on this site are in English and French for now.

What happens if I fail the ICBC knowledge test?

You can take it again after one day. You pay the test fee again for each attempt. Online, if you are disqualified three times you cannot test online for six months, though you can still test in person at an ICBC driver licensing office.

What is on the ICBC knowledge test?

The questions come from Learn to Drive Smart: road signs, signals and road markings, rules of the road at intersections and in lanes, parking, the see-think-do strategy, sharing the road with pedestrians, cyclists and large vehicles, impairment and distraction, and emergency and bad-weather driving. The guide says chapters 9 and 10 are reference material and are not tested.

Are these the real ICBC test questions?

No. ICBC does not publish its test questions, and nothing here is copied from the real test or from other practice sites. Every question on this site is original, written from Learn to Drive Smart, and cites the page it is based on so you can check it yourself.

How long is a B.C. learner's licence valid?

A Class 7L learner's licence is valid for two years. If it expires you have to take the knowledge test again. You must hold your learner's licence for at least 12 months before you can take the Class 7 road test for your novice licence.

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