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driving commercial vehicles

3. You’ll receive your learner’s licence after you successfully complete all of
Step 2, unless you have a medical condition that requires pre-approval.
The learner’s licence is valid for one year and allows you to practise
driving with a supervisor. The supervisor must be at least 19 years
old, hold a Class 1, 2 or 3 driver’s licence, and must sit beside you or
immediately behind and to the right if there’s no seat beside the driver’s
seat while you’re practising.
4. Practise with an appropriately licensed driver and/or attend a driver
training school.
5. When you’re ready, phone your driver licensing office to schedule your
road test. Be sure to ask about the type of vehicle you must bring for your
road test.
6. Take your road test, which includes a pre-trip inspection test.
Note: You must bring the same type of identification you used to apply
for your learner’s licence (Step 2) and the fee for your road test.
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7. Pay the fee for your new driver’s licence. You’ll receive a temporary licence
For more information after you pass all your licensing tests. You’ll also be given a Driver’s
on medical and vision Medical Examination Report form.
standards, contact 8. Take the medical form to a B.C.-licensed physician who knows your
RoadSafetyBC. For the medical history. The doctor who examines you completes the form and
phone number, see chapter
13, for more information. sends it to RoadSafetyBC. RoadSafetyBC will determine whether you’re fit
to drive commercial vehicles.
Note: The doctor’s fee for completing a routine medical form isn’t
covered by the Medical Services Plan of B.C., ICBC or RoadSafetyBC.

9. You’ll receive your photo licence in the mail once your medical fitness is
confirmed.

Knowledge tests

You need to take knowledge tests whenever you apply for a new licence.
All knowledge tests referred to in this guide are conducted only in English.
You must be able to complete these tests without assistance. The tests are all
multiple choice. The answers to all the knowledge test questions are in this
guide.
One of the knowledge tests is a traffic signs test. To prepare for this test,
review the signs shown in chapter 11, signs, signals and road markings, as
well as the signs shown in other chapters of this guide.
Refer to the licence study chart on page 2 to learn which chapters of this
guide you should study.

Road testing

When you’re ready to take a road test, call your local driver licensing office to
book a road test appointment. Refer to chapter 13, for more information,
for toll-free telephone numbers.
When you book your appointment, be sure to ask what type of vehicle you
must bring for your road test and how your vehicle must be loaded. If your
vehicle is equipped with air brakes, remember to bring the necessary tools
and equipment to do a brake adjustment.
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