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What to take to the driver licensing office

Whether you’re applying for your first commercial driver licence, a driver from another jurisdiction or
you’re taking a re-examination, please be prepared when you arrive at our office.
Always take primary and secondary identification, and fees for
the services or licences you are requesting.

For the knowledge test you need:
■ primary and secondary identification (see inside of back cover)
■ your current licence

■ the fees for the knowledge test and any outstanding debt.
Make sure you arrive at the office at least one hour before closing to take your knowledge test.

For the road tests you need:
■ primary and secondary identification

■ your current licence
■ a safe vehicle or combination that is acceptable for the class of licence you are applying for, with registration
and insurance papers — write down the licence plate number(s) of the vehicle(s) so that you can tell our staff
these numbers
■ the fees for the road test and photo licence and any outstanding debts
■ glasses or contact lenses, if you require them to drive.

Make sure you arrive at the office at least 15 minutes before your road test appointment time.
Notes: All road tests are by appointment only. You must book ahead.
If you can't keep your road test appointment, you need to notify ICBC.

A fee is charged if you do not show up for your scheduled road test and do not provide either
48 hours notice or a valid reason for not attending.
Knowledge and road test fees vary depending on which tests you will be taking. The fees are
listed on icbc.com.
To learn more about getting your driver’s licence, read chapter 1, getting your driver’s licence.
Study + Practice = Success

Prepare for your tests! If you do not qualify on any knowledge test, pre-trip or road test you will
need to wait before another attempt can be made.
Re-test waiting periods
Failed Knowledge Class 1–4 Endorsement 20
attempt & pre-trips road tests road tests
1 st 7 days 14 days 14 days
2 nd 7 days 30 days 30 days
rd
3 + 7 days 30 days 60 days