The Class 7 (Novice) road test in BC
The Class 7 road test is the first behind-the-wheel test in the BC Graduated Licensing Program. You can take it after a minimum of 12 months on your Class 7 Learner's licence (9 months if you've completed an ICBC-approved Driver Education course). Pass it and you receive your Novice (N) licence — the green N magnet you'll display on the back of any car you drive for the next 24 months.
What's tested
The Class 7 test is the more forgiving of the two BC road tests. Examiners look for safe operation in everyday traffic — observation, smooth control, basic maneuvers (reverse stall, parallel parking, three-point turn), speed management, and judgment at common intersection types. The route stays close to the test centre and avoids highways.
Why students choose Ardas
- ICBC-certified instructors — every instructor is licensed under the BC Driver Training Industry Office
- Modern dual-control vehicles — same car for lessons and the official ICBC road test
- Trilingual instruction — English, Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ), and Hindi (हिन्दी), no surcharge
- 7 days a week — Monday through Sunday, 8 AM to 8 PM
- Pick-up & drop-off* — your instructor confirms a meeting point in Abbotsford at booking
Our Class 7 prep curriculum
- Lesson 1–2: Vehicle familiarization, basic controls, residential streets, parking lot maneuvers
- Lesson 3–5: Intersections, lane changes, school zones, defensive driving
- Lesson 6–7: Reverse stall, parallel parking, three-point turn — drilled to automatic
- Lesson 8–9: Mock tests on Abbotsford ICBC test routes
- Lesson 10: Final mock test + readiness check
Our pricing — published, no hidden fees
- Driving Class — $55 (1-hour private lesson)
- Road Test Car Rental — $70 (use of our ICBC-approved dual-control vehicle for the official test, plus a quick controls check before)
- 1-Hour Class + Road Test Car — $120 (60-minute warm-up lesson immediately before the test, plus the test-day car — most popular bundle)
- 10-Class Package — $525 (saves $25 vs paying per class — best value for new drivers)
Lessons in English, Punjabi, and Hindi at no extra charge. Pick-up and drop-off available* across Abbotsford. Call (778) 300-3339 to book.
After you pass
You'll have your N for at least 24 months before becoming eligible for the Class 5 road test. During that time you can drive alone, but with restrictions: zero-blood-alcohol, only 1 passenger (excluding immediate family), the green N magnet displayed at the back of the vehicle.