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On October 19, 2026, British Columbia will change how new drivers progress through the Graduated Licensing Program (GLP). The second road test will be eliminated and replaced with a Driving Record Assessment. Drivers who qualify can upgrade to a Class 5 licence with restrictions, including a zero blood-alcohol and zero blood-drug-content restriction for 12 months.

Buying an older motorcycle or other vehicle without registration papers can create a problem when you want to put it on the road. The previous owner may have lost the documents, the vehicle may never have been registered in British Columbia, or its registration history may be unclear.

Question: Some insurance companies use an app or other telematics technology to monitor how their customers drive and offer insurance discounts based on their driving behaviour. Is ICBC considering doing the same thing in British Columbia?

Question: I'm just wondering if the computers inside police cars have access to all of ICBC's driving records and database? What if you have say three tickets in the last five years, but you have beaten two of them in traffic court. How would that show up on the police officer's computer?

Yes, you can absolutely fail an ICBC road test for driving too slowly. While many examinees focus entirely on avoiding a speeding ticket, driving well under the posted speed limit indicates a lack of confidence, poor vehicle control, and a failure to maintain the flow of traffic. The exact ways driving too slowly leads to a failed test depend on the severity, the context, and how the behavior affects other road users.

B.C. drivers were polled by Angus Reid on behalf of ICBC to find out what their new year driving resolutions would be for 2026. Two thirds of driver of respondents said that they were be interested in setting a driving goal for themselves in the year ahead. 42% felt that showing more patience behind the wheel should be their choice for the year ahead.

When you apply for vehicle insurance with ICBC you are asked who the principal driver will be. This is the person who will be driving that vehicle the majority of the time during the term of the policy. An important factor in setting the premium for the policy is the driving history of this person.

These seven tips presented by ICBC may be used to successfully pass your road test, regardless of whether you drive a passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle or a motorcycle. For those of you who are already licensed drivers, these are seven tips that you should still be aware of so that you continue to drive safely and courteously.