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Commercial Information on Becoming a Professional Driver

Prerequisites
 
 Before you start the commercial licence application process, you must:

Hold a full-privilege B.C. driver's licence (Class 5 or 6) or an out-of-province equivalent.

Have an acceptable driving record that shows:

  • a)    Less than 4 penalty point incidents in the past two years and;
  • b)   No motor vehicle-related criminal conviction in the previous three years.
  • c)    Be at least 19 years old. Not owe any fines or debts to ICBC or the province of B.C.

Meet the required medical standards

Present acceptable identification

 The process

  • Study ICBC’s Driving Commercial Vehicles Guide
  • Apply for a learner's licence at any driver licensing office

You will be asked which class of licence you are applying for. During the application process you must pass a knowledge test and road signs test and disclose any existing medical conditions.