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Licences and penaltiesQuestion 381 of 412

How long must you hold a novice licence, with no prohibition, before the Class 5 road test?

  1. 12 months in a row
  2. 18 months in a row
  3. 36 months in a row
  4. 24 months in a row
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Correct answer: 24 months in a row

After 24 consecutive months without a prohibition, you may take the Class 5 test and leave GLP.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 9, Your licence: Getting your Class 5 licence, page 141

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026