Having an N means you are now a novice driver and are allowed to drive on your own. It's important to follow the restrictions of graduated licensing when you get your N. If you violate these restrictions or get any other tickets or prohibitions, you must pay graduated licensing penalties.
What can you do with an N in BC?
Novice drivers can carry only
one passenger
, unless accompanied by a supervisor or by passengers who are immediate family members. Listen for the clock to strike midnight! Learners are not permitted to drive between midnight and 5 a.m.
Do N drivers in BC have a curfew?
Novice drivers will no longer be restricted from
driving between midnight and 5 a.m.
under a proposed amendment introduced by the Alward government on Thursday.
How do I get my n in BC?
Get your N Licence BC
To get your N, you'll need to
pass the Class 7 road test
. Your earliest test date will be printed on your Learner's licence. You can take your road test as long as you've had your L for at least 12 months and have stayed prohibition-free.
Can you drive at night with an N?
Learner's conditions:
You are not permitted to drive from midnight to 5 a.m.
You are not permitted to have more passengers than seat belts. You will be suspended if you accumulate eight or more demerit points. You must have zero level of alcohol and drug when driving (or riding a motorcycle).
Does your N expire in BC?
While there is a limited time that a novice must remain in the Graduated Licensing Program
there is currently no limit on the other end of the scale
. “N” drivers forever! Of course, remaining a novice driver comes at a cost. You must abide by all of the restrictions listed on the back of your licence.
How many points can an N driver have in BC?
If you are an ‘N' or ‘L' driver, RoadSafetyBC can issue a prohibition or Notice of Intent to Prohibit for as few as
two penalty points within
two years.
How long do you have to have your N in BC?
You are under greater scrutiny during the Graduated Licensing Program. After gaining a Learner's “L” license must wait one year to be eligible for a Novice “N” license. You must hold your “N” license for a period of
two years
before you can a road test to receive a full Class 5 license.
Can you rent a car with an N in BC?
All drivers must be over the age of 21 years and under the age of 86 years. National Car Rental
Requires all Renter to have a full driver's license
, No “N”, “GDL” or “L” drivers are permitted. International Drivers are welcome with an international driver's permit and their country of origin driving license.
What age can you get your N in BC?
Applying for a driver's licence in B.C. from scratch as a novice. If you don't have an existing licence and would like to get a B.C. driver's licence, you have to be
at least 16-years-old
to apply.
Can N drivers drive at night in BC?
Restricted driving hours —
you may drive only between 5 a.m. and midnight
. 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.
Can you get time off your L in BC?
New drivers or riders
ICBC-approved driver training could take
6 months off
your time in graduated licensing.
Can N drivers listen to music?
If you have a Novice (N) licence, you
are not allowed to use any electronic devices while driving
except to make an emergency call to 911. This means you cannot: touch, operate, hold or adjust your cellphone, … connect your cellphone or hand-held device to play music on your in-vehicle audio system.
How do I get my n faster in BC?
Get
six months off graduated licensing
Driver training
can help get you your full licence sooner. If you take an ICBC -approved (GLP) driver training course, and are a safe driver with no at-fault crashes, driving violations or prohibitions, you could receive six months off your N stage.
Can N drivers use GPS?
If you have a Learner's (L) or Novice (N) licence,
you aren't allowed to use any electronic devices
(like phone or GPS) behind the wheel, for any purpose, even in hands-free mode.
