Getting your Class 7 learner’s license is the first step toward driving independently in British Columbia. If you live in Metro Vancouver or Surrey, passing the knowledge test means you’re ready to hit the road and start gaining real driving experience.
But before you sit down in front of that ICBC computer screen, there are a few things you should know to boost your chances of success.
Understand What the Class 7 Knowledge Test Covers
The Class 7 knowledge test is a multiple-choice exam taken at any ICBC driver licensing office. It covers the rules of the road, road signs, traffic laws, and safe driving practices based on the Learn to Drive Smart manual. This manual is available online for free and should be your main study guide.
The test includes 50 multiple-choice questions. You must get at least 40 correct to pass. Many questions focus on hazard perception, speed limits, right-of-way rules, and identifying signs correctly.
Here’s a quick breakdown of what you’ll need to study:
- Basic road signs and their meanings
- Lane use and turning rules
- How to handle intersections, roundabouts, and four-way stops
- Speed limits in urban, rural, and school zones
- Defensive driving habits and how to avoid collisions
- Understanding of traffic lights, pavement markings, and yield situations
Tips for Passing in Surrey or Vancouver
In the Surrey and Greater Vancouver areas, road conditions are constantly changing. Construction, dense traffic, pedestrians, cyclists, and weather can all influence driving situations.
That’s why local knowledge matter at the knowledge test stage.
Practice tests are available on the ICBC website, and they’re modeled closely on the actual exam. We always recommend students take several of these to get comfortable with the format and question style.
A few key tips:
- Read Learn to Drive Smart cover to cover—then review it again.
- Use online practice tests daily in the week leading up to your exam.
- Visit your local ICBC licensing office early to avoid long wait times.
- Don’t rush the test. Take your time and read each question carefully.
Booking and What to Bring
You can take your knowledge test at most ICBC driver licensing locations, including the busy Surrey Guildford and Burnaby Metrotown branches.
Bring a primary ID (like a passport or BC Services Card) and pay the test fee. If you pass, you’ll get your Class 7L license and can start practicing behind the wheel with a qualified supervisor.
Get Help From a Local Driving School
At Taurus Driving School, we work with students across Metro Vancouver and Surrey to help them pass both the knowledge and road tests. If you’re unsure where to begin, we offer prep courses, one-on-one tutoring, and behind-the-wheel training to build your skills with confidence. Reach out today and start your journey to getting fully licensed.