Chapter 9-4: Getting your novice licence (Class 7)

The “Getting your novice licence” section of the BC driver’s knowledge test explains the steps required to move from a learner’s (L) licence to a novice (N) licence.

BC Driving Test - Chapter 9-4: Getting your novice licence (Class 7)

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According to novice stage restrictions, which of the following electronic devices are you permitted to use while driving?

None of the above

A hand-held GPS system

A portable music device

A hands-free cellphone

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What happens if a driver in the novice stage receives a driving prohibition?

Their novice stage is extended by 6 months.

They must pay a fine, but their graduation time is unaffected.

They receive a warning letter but can continue driving.

They must accumulate an additional 24 consecutive prohibition-free months after their licence is reinstated.

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Who is permitted in the vehicle during your Class 7 road test, besides the driver examiner?

Only other authorized people

Your pet, if it is in a carrier

Your driving supervisor

One immediate family member

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Where must the official 'N' (Novice) sign be displayed on your vehicle?

Displaying the sign is optional

On the front windshield

On the driver's side door

On the rear of the vehicle, visible to drivers behind you

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Under what condition can a novice driver have more than one passenger who is not an immediate family member?

If you are driving during daylight hours only

If the passengers are all over 25 years old

If accompanied by a supervisor age 25+ with a valid Class 1-5 licence

If the trip is for educational purposes

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The Class 7 road test assesses a driver's ability to perform which set of core skills?

see-think-do

check-signal-move

park-stop-go

look-listen-learn

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Which of the following manoeuvres might be included in your Class 7 road test?

Parallel parking

Checking engine fluid levels

Changing a flat tire

Driving on a private racetrack

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How does a driving prohibition affect a driver in their learner stage?

They only have to pay a fine.

It has no effect on their graduation time.

Their learner stage will be extended.

They immediately graduate to the novice stage.

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How long must you hold your learner’s licence before being eligible for the Class 7 road test?

At least one year

At least 60 hours

At least six months

At least two years

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What is a potential penalty for a GLP driver who gets a traffic violation ticket?

A fine and penalty points on their driving record

An immediate upgrade to a full licence

Required community service

A mandatory vehicle inspection

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What is the maximum legal blood alcohol content (BAC) for a driver with a novice licence?

Any amount is acceptable if you feel you can drive safely

Zero

0.05%

0.08%

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Which of the following is NOT considered 'Immediate Family' under the novice passenger restriction rules?

Grandparents

Cousins

Sisters

Spouse

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If you do not pass your Class 7 road test, what is the minimum waiting period before you can take it again?

7 days

24 days

14 days

30 days

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Approximately how long does the Class 7 road test take to complete?

60 minutes

15 minutes

35 minutes

90 minutes

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What is the recommended minimum number of practice driving hours before taking the Class 7 road test?

60 hours

100 hours

14 hours

35 hours

Your score is

To qualify, drivers must hold their learner’s licence for at least 12 months without violations and pass the Class 7 road test. This section covers important topics such as preparing for the road test, driving restrictions for new drivers, and safe driving practices. Earning an N licence is the second stage in the Graduated Licensing Program (GLP), bringing more driving freedom while still maintaining some safety restrictions.