chapter 9 — your licence Getting your learner’s licence  (Class 7L) driving tip When you go to the driver licensing office The knowledge test  Take the practice test online You can take a practice knowledge test or download our  free app on  icbc.com . The  Learn to drive smart  guide is also  available for downloading as part of the app. 137 Make sure you arrive at the office at least one hour before  closing to take your knowledge test. If you have a disability that  will make it difficult for you to take the test, phone the licensing  office ahead of time to let them know.  The knowledge test has 50 multiple-choice questions that  measure how well you know the information in this guide. The  test is taken at any of our driver licensing locations and can  usually be done at a computer terminal. The test is not an open  book test, and cellphones and electronic devices aren’t allowed  while taking it. In some parts of the province, it’s only offered  as a written test. The test is available in English, French, Arabic,  Cantonese, Croatian, Farsi, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish  and Vietnamese.  To find your nearest driver  licensing office, look  up ICBC in the phone  book or go to the driver  licensing section on icbc.com . Remember  that there are fees to  take each knowledge  test and road test, as  well as fees to get your  photo learner’s licence  and driver’s licence. You  can pay by cash, certified  cheque or money order.  Most driver licensing  offices also accept VISA,  MasterCard and debit  cards. Current fees are  shown on  icbc.com. The first licence new drivers receive is a learner’s licence. You  must be at least 16 years old to apply for your learner’s licence.  You’ll also need to pass the knowledge test and pass a vision  and medical screening. This licence is valid for two years. You  will need to re-take the knowledge test if you want to renew it.  To apply, go to your nearest driver licensing office. If you pass  the tests, you’ll be issued a Class 7L licence, an L (Learner) sign  and a copy of  Tuning up for drivers . When you go to the driver licensing office to get your learner’s  licence, you should take:  You can take the practice  knowledge test on your  mobile device. • glasses or contact lenses if you need them to drive. • the fees for the knowledge test and Class 7L licence  • a custodial parent or legal guardian if you’re under 19. (You may be able to apply to bypass this requirement if you  are not living with a parent or legal guardian.)  • primary and secondary identification — see the  Identification  (ID)  section on the inside back cover for more information. 