BC ICBC Knowledge Test (Class 7L): 50 Questions, 80% Pass Mark, 12 Languages & Topic Stats
Short answer: the official British Columbia ICBC Class 7L knowledge test consists of 50 multiple-choice questions on a touch-screen kiosk, and you need 40 correct answers (80%) to pass (ICBC Knowledge Test Tip Sheet, checked 2026-10-17). Every question is drawn from ICBC’s official manual, Learn to Drive Smart.
Start practising right away on our BC ICBC Class 7L Knowledge Test page, launch instant 50-question practice, or take a timed 50-question ICBC mock exam. Prefer Chinese? Read our BC 省 ICBC 驾照笔试中文指南（540 题免费题库） or go straight to BC 省 7L 中文笔试练习.
Official ICBC knowledge test formats across all licence classes
ICBC requires an 80% passing score across every passenger, motorcycle, commercial, and air brake written exam in British Columbia, though total question counts vary from 25 to 60:
| BC ICBC Knowledge Exam | Questions | Pass Mark | Pass % | Free Practice & Mock Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 7 Learner (L) — Passenger Vehicle | 50 | 40 / 50 | 80% | Practice (343 EN) · 50-Q Mock · 中文 (540 题) |
| Class 8L — Motorcycle Learner | 40 | 32 / 40 | 80% | Practice (90 Q) · 40-Q Mock |
| Class 1 — Semi-Trailer Commercial | 60 | 48 / 60 | 80% | Commercial Bank (252 Q) · 60-Q Mock |
| Class 2, 3 & 4 — Bus, Dump Truck, Taxi/Rideshare | 35 | 28 / 35 | 80% | Included in Commercial Bank (252 Q) |
| Air Brake Pre-Trip & Knowledge Endorsement | 25 | 20 / 25 | 80% | Vehicle & Air Brake Unit (133 Q) |
BC Class 7L question bank breakdown by Learn to Drive Smart topic
Our published BC Class 7L bank includes 343 English questions and 540 Simplified Chinese questions across 11 core units. Traffic signs, general rules (See-Think-Do), and sharing the road with pedestrians, cyclists, and trains make up the largest share:
| Topic Unit | English Qs | EN Share | Chinese Qs (中文) | Practice Unit Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Signs & Signals | 99 | 29% | 184 | English Unit · 中文单元 |
| Right of Way & Intersections | 27 | 8% | 53 | English Unit · 中文单元 |
| Speed Limits & Following Distance | 19 | 6% | 21 | English Unit · 中文单元 |
| Impaired Driving & Penalties | 16 | 5% | 19 | English Unit · 中文单元 |
| Parking & Stopping Rules | 10 | 3% | 11 | English Unit · 中文单元 |
| Highway & Freeway Driving | 19 | 6% | 34 | English Unit · 中文单元 |
| Bad Weather & Night Driving | 32 | 9% | 31 | English Unit · 中文单元 |
| Sharing the Road | 37 | 11% | 65 | English Unit · 中文单元 |
| Licensing, Demerits & Penalties | 4 | 1% | 16 | English Unit · 中文单元 |
| Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation | 19 | 6% | 34 | English Unit · 中文单元 |
| General Driving Knowledge | 61 | 18% | 72 | English Unit · 中文单元 |
12 languages available at ICBC licensing offices
Per ICBC’s official Knowledge Test Tip Sheet, you can take the Class 7L knowledge test on a touch-screen kiosk in 12 languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese (with Cantonese audio), Punjabi, Farsi, Vietnamese, Arabic, French, Croatian, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian. Compare language policies across North America in our US & Canada Chinese Knowledge Test availability report.
Getting your BC Class 7L learner’s licence
- Read ICBC's Learn to Drive Smart guide
- Practise all 11 topic units & road signs
- Score 40/50 (80%+) on the timed mock exam
- Book an ICBC knowledge test appointment with 2 IDs
- Pass the 50-question kiosk test & vision screening
Frequently asked questions (BC ICBC Knowledge Test)
How many questions are on the BC ICBC Class 7L knowledge test?
The official ICBC Class 7 learner's (L) knowledge test has 50 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 40 questions correctly (80%) to pass.
What languages can I take the ICBC knowledge test in?
ICBC offers the Class 7L computer knowledge test in 12 languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese (with Cantonese audio), Punjabi, Farsi, Vietnamese, Arabic, French, Croatian, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian.
How many questions are on the BC Class 8 motorcycle and Class 1–4 commercial knowledge tests?
According to ICBC's official Knowledge Test Tip Sheet, the Class 8 motorcycle learner test has 40 questions (32 to pass, 80%), Class 1 commercial has 60 questions (48 to pass, 80%), Class 2–4 commercial has 35 questions (28 to pass, 80%), and the Air Brake test has 25 questions (20 to pass, 80%).
How many free ICBC practice questions are available on License Test?
We publish 343 English and 540 Simplified Chinese practice questions for the Class 7L knowledge test, plus 90 Class 8 motorcycle questions and 252 commercial (Class 1–4 & air brake) questions.
Official ICBC sources
- ICBC — Practice Knowledge Test (checked 2026-10-17)
- ICBC — Knowledge Test Tip Sheet (PDF: 50 Q, 40 pass, 12 languages) (checked 2026-10-17)
- ICBC — Get Your L (Class 7 Learner’s Licence) (checked 2026-10-17)
- ICBC — Learn to Drive Smart Manual (checked 2026-10-17)