Learner's License Knowledge Test in British Columbia Can Now Be Written Online from Home

 

 

 

The first phase of the knowledge test for learner's driver's license in BC can now be written online from home. The new change was announced by B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma. This facility will be available to those applying for car and motorcycle licenses. However, those who need commercial vehicle licenses will still have to take the test in person.

The main benefits of this decision are that those living in remote areas will be able to take the test without having to travel long distances to Insurance Corporation of British Columbia offices, and that employees will be able to spend more time on road tests, reducing the crowd in the offices.
The online test has the same structure as the in-person test; 40 out of a total of 50 questions must be answered correctly. To ensure transparency in the test and prevent irregularities, the test can only be taken on computers with webcams. The test will not be available on mobile phones.

State-of-the-art security measures, including digital camera surveillance and mouse movement tracking, have been put in place during the exam. Even if candidates clear the exam online, they will still have to visit the ICBC office in person for identity verification, vision testing and photographing. This service, which is part of the corporation's digital transformation process, is available in 12 languages.