The online option is available for people applying for passenger vehicle and motorcycle learner’s licences, covering Class 5 to 8 driver’s licences.
ICBC spokesperson Greg Harper said the change will make the process easier for new and future drivers, particularly those in rural and northern communities.
“If you failed your test at one of our office locations, you would have to then go back to that location to redo your knowledge test. But under this new system, now you are only going to an office location once you pass, which makes the process quicker,” Harper said.
Harper also said safeguards are in place to prevent cheating during the online exam, noting ICBC has software in place to monitor and detect fraudulent activity.
The online option is intended to improve accessibility while reducing pressure on ICBC offices across B.C.
