Frequently Asked Questions
My Learners' Driver Licence will expire soon. Can I renew it or do I have to do the computer knowledge test again?
After October 6, 2003 you can not renew a Learners' Driver Licence. You have to take the computer knowledge test again, and that passing grade is only good for 2 years.
How many hours of class time do I need?
It depends what level you are at: beginner, intermediate or advanced. To give you the most accurate answer, we will need to know more information about you. We will be pleased to hear from you and suggest a study program that will best suit your needs.
What driving skills will I learn through your programs?
The following is a list of driving skills that our program re-enforces. Keep in mind that one-on-one instruction is invaluable as it will enhance and correct what notions you may already have.
- Pre-trip check
- Two and three point turns
- Steering and wheel control
- Maintaining speed control
- Changing lanes safely
- Getting confident at large intersections
- Stall parking (driving forward and backing up)
- Manoeuvring smoothly through parallel parking
- Merging and exiting highways or freeways
- Hazard perception
- Manoeuvring and avoiding head-on collisions
- Gaining confidence for the road test
Can I drive alone while I am learning to drive displaying my letter "L"?
No, you cannot. As a learner, you must be accompanied by a supervisor 25 years or older with a class five B.C. drivers licence or with a professional driving school instructor.
As a new driver can I drive anywhere with my letter "N"?
Yes, you can. The only restrictions for the novice driver's are the following:
- Display the letter N on the back of your car.
- 0 alcohol blood level.
- May carry only one passenger. Unless the other passengers are immediate family members or there is a supervisor 25 years or older with a valid B.C. class 5 driver's licence.
Where can I practice for the computerized knowledge test?
Is there a Driver Services Center near me?
There are fourteen Driver Services Centers in the Lower Mainland:
- Abbotsford: McCallum Centre Mall, 1-33498 Bevan Ave.
- Burnaby: 3880 Lougheed Hwy.
- Chilliwack: 1-45467 Yale Rd. West
- Port Coquitlam: 1930 Oxford Connector
- Langley: 20290 Logan Ave.
- Maple Ridge: #175-22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd.
- Mission: 32818 7th Ave.
- North Vancouver: 125 E. 13th St.
- Richmond: 5740 Minoru Blvd.
- Surrey: 13426 78 Ave.
- Vancouver - Point Grey: 4126 MacDonald St.
- Vancouver - 2750 Commercial Dr.
- Vancouver - 221-1055 West Georgia St.
- Vancouver - 232-4820 Kingsway (Expressway)
I have a full licence from another country, can I transfer to get a full BC license?
Transferable licences may be accepted from the following countries:
Canada, U.S.A., Puerto Rico, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, South Korea, Australia, Netherlands , Swiss or United Kingdom, Austria and France.
How long does the GLP program take?
It takes approximately 1.5 to 2 months.
**For more information check
www.icbc.com or
contact us we will be happy to answer your questions.
