chapter 9 — your licence 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. 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. 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:  The Class 7 road test  • 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  139