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Licences and penaltiesQuestion 364 of 412

What is the lowest age at which you can apply for a learner’s licence in B.C.?

  1. 15 years
  2. 17 years
  3. 18 years
  4. 16 years
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Correct answer: 16 years

You must be 16 to apply. You then pass the knowledge test and the vision and medical screening.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 9, Your licence: Getting your learner’s licence (Class 7L), page 137

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026