Difference between revisions of "Getting a BC Driver's Licence"

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==Stages in getting a licence==
==Stages in getting a licence==


If you have never had a driver’s licence before, you go through three stages: [[File:Learners license sign.jpg | right]]
If you have never had a driver’s licence before, you go through three stages:  
#Learner’s licence
#Learner’s licence
#Novice licence
#Novice licence
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===Learner's licence===
===Learner's licence===
[[File:Driving instructor.jpg | right]]
[[File:Learners license sign.jpg]]
When you pass your knowledge and vision tests, you get a learner’s licence.
When you pass your knowledge and vision tests, you get a learner’s licence.
*You must always have a licensed driver 25 years or older sitting beside you.
*You must always have a licensed driver 25 years or older sitting beside you.
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| text      = Learning to Drive? A driving school can help you learn to drive. You may be able to find a teacher who speaks your first language.<br/>
| text      = Learning to Drive? A driving school can help you learn to drive. You may be able to find a teacher who speaks your first language.<br/>
Make sure you have driver training that is approved by ICBC. Go to the ICBC website at [http://www.icbc.com www.icbc.com]. Select “Driver Licensing” and click on “Driver Training.”
Make sure you have driver training that is approved by ICBC. Go to the ICBC website at [http://www.icbc.com www.icbc.com]. Select “Driver Licensing” and click on “Driver Training.”
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}}[[File:Driving instructor.jpg | right]]


If you break any of the special rules for a learner driver, you have to pay a fine. You can also lose your right to drive, for a period of time.
If you break any of the special rules for a learner driver, you have to pay a fine. You can also lose your right to drive, for a period of time.

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