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

Your pet, if it is in a carrier

Only other authorized people

Your driving supervisor

One immediate family member

2 / 15

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

14 hours

60 hours

35 hours

100 hours

3 / 15

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

An immediate upgrade to a full licence

A mandatory vehicle inspection

Required community service

A fine and penalty points on their driving record

4 / 15

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

90 minutes

60 minutes

15 minutes

35 minutes

5 / 15

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

0.08%

Any amount is acceptable if you feel you can drive safely

0.05%

Zero

6 / 15

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

A hand-held GPS system

A hands-free cellphone

A portable music device

None of the above

7 / 15

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

Displaying the sign is optional

On the driver's side door

On the front windshield

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

8 / 15

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

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

If the passengers are all over 25 years old

If the trip is for educational purposes

If you are driving during daylight hours only

9 / 15

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

Sisters

Spouse

Cousins

Grandparents

10 / 15

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

Their learner stage will be extended.

They only have to pay a fine.

It has no effect on their graduation time.

They immediately graduate to the novice stage.

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

Checking engine fluid levels

Changing a flat tire

Driving on a private racetrack

Parallel parking

12 / 15

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

24 days

30 days

7 days

14 days

13 / 15

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

They receive a warning letter but can continue driving.

Their novice stage is extended by 6 months.

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

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

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

At least 60 hours

At least six months

At least two years

At least one year

15 / 15

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

look-listen-learn

see-think-do

park-stop-go

check-signal-move

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.