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It also explains the penalties if you break the driving rules and regulations. Read this chapter to learn about the responsibilities involved in getting and keeping your licence.  \nLearning to drive  \nTo learn to drive, you’ll need someone to teach you and supervise your driving practice.  \nThis is why one of the restrictions on a learner’s licence, as you’ll find later in this chapter, is the requirement to have a qualified supervisor in the vehicle with you.  \nChoosing your supervisor  \nYou need to choose a supervisor who will be serious about helping you become a skilled, safe driver.  \nHere are some things to consider when choosing your supervisor:  \n• Is this person ready to commit the time needed to practise?  \n• Is this person a skilled, experienced driver? Your supervisor must have a valid Class 5 licence and meet supervisor age requirements shown later in this chapter.  \n• Will this person provide a good example of safe driving? Can they be relied on not to drive while impaired by alcohol or drugs, speed or take other risks on the road?  \n• Is this person able to get information and ideas across clearly?  \n• Do they have the patience to guide you effectively?  \nProfessional training  \nProfessional training can help you learn faster and avoid developing bad driving habits.  \nYou’ll find information to help you choose a driving school later in this chapter.  \nThe Graduated Licensing Program  \nB.C.’s Graduated Licensing Program (GLP) is designed to reduce the number of crashes among new drivers of any age. Under GLP, new drivers gain experience gradually, under conditions that expose them to less risk. To get your fullprivilege Class 5 licence, you’ll go through several steps.  \nGLP allows you to take on more driving responsibilities as you gain experience.  \nZero blood alcohol content  \n Zero blood drug concentration  \ndriving tip  \nTo find your nearest driver licensing office, go to the driver licensing section on[icbc.com](icbc.com. Remember)[. Remember](icbc.com. Remember)[ ](icbc.com. Remember)that there are fees to take each knowledge test and road test, as well as fees to get your photo learner’s licence and driver’s licence. You can pay by cash, certified cheque or money order. Most driver licensing offices also accept VISA, MasterCard and debit cards. Current fees are shown on [icbc.com](icbc.com).  \nYou can take the practice knowledge test on your mobile device.  \nGetting your learner’s licence (Class 7L)  \nThe first licence new drivers receive is a learner’s licence. You must be at least 16 years old to apply for your learner’s licence. You’ll also need to pass the knowledge test and pass a vision and medical screening. This licence is valid for two years. You will need to re-take the knowledge test if you want to renew it.  \nTo apply, go to your nearest driver licensing office. If you pass the tests, you’ll be issued a Class 7L licence, an L (Learner) sign and a copy of Tuning up for drivers.  \nWhen you go to the driver licensing office  \nWhen you go to the driver licensing office to get your learner’s licence, you should take:  \n• primary and secondary identification—see the Identification (ID) section on the inside back cover for more information.  \n• a custodial parent or legal guardian if you’re under 19.(You may be able to apply to bypass this requirement if you are not living with a parent or legal guardian.)  \n• the fees for the knowledge test and Class 7L licence  \n• glasses ","cbCaiiq2JTikENac","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiq2JTikENac","pdf",821556,24,"English","# Learning to drive\n## Choosing your supervisor\n# The Graduated Licensing Program\n# Getting your learner’s licence (Class 7L)\n## When you go to the driver licensing office\n## The knowledge test\n## Take the practice test online\n## Vision and medical screening","[{\"question\":\"What do you need to start learning to drive in B.C.?\",\"answer\":\"You need someone to teach you and supervise your driving practice. 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