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For the 10 most common reasons a vehicle might not be accepted for a road test, visit icbc.com  or refer to the Taking a road test section on the back cover of this guide. 

## Getting your novice licence (Class 7) 

To get your novice licence, you must pass the Class 7 road test. This test assesses whether you are competent to drive on your own. By the time you take the Class 7 road test, you will have had your learner’s licence for at least one year. You will have spent many hours practising with a supervisor. You’ll be given a driver experience log when you get your learner’s licence — use it to register your practice hours. You should get at least 60 hours of practice. This helps develop the skills and experience you need to pass the road test and build the foundation for life- long safe driving. 

## The Class 7 road test 

The Class 7 road test is conducted by a driver examiner who marks your ability to drive in a safe, smooth and controlled manner. The road test takes about 45 minutes. You must provide a safe vehicle to use for your road test. Pets or passengers, other than the examiner or other authorized people, are not allowed during your road test. You can prepare for the test by reviewing this guide and using the Tuning up for drivers guide to help you practise. 

Here are some things you can expect during your road test. 

Before you start  — the examiner checks that you know where the controls are, use your seatbelt, and adjust the seat, mirrors and head restraints for maximum safety, see chapter 2, Pre-trip check. 

Using your skills  — the Class 7 road test assesses your ability to perform the see-think-do  skills: observation, hazard perception, speed control, space margins, steering and communication. For more information about these skills, see chapter 5, see-think-do . 

Doing the manoeuvres  — your Class 7 road test may include: 

• intersection manoeuvres (driving through, turning right, turning left) 

• backing up 

• entering traffic 

• pulling over and stopping on the side of the road 

• changing lanes 

• parking on a hill 

• starting on a hill 

• angle parking 

