Class 2 commercial driver's licence
ICBC Class 2 knowledge test practice
Free, realistic practice for the ICBC Class 2 knowledge test — the written exam on the way to a bus driver's licence. Sit a 35-question test, get instant feedback, and read a clear explanation for every answer.
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What is the ICBC Class 2 knowledge test?
The ICBC Class 2 knowledge test is the written exam you must pass to begin earning a Class 2 commercial driver's licence in British Columbia. A Class 2 licence is the licence for buses, including large passenger buses and school buses.
You take the test on a touch-screen at an ICBC driver licensing office. Passing it earns a Class 2 learner's licence, the stage before the supervised practice and road test that lead to a full Class 2 credential. This page gives you free, realistic practice so you walk in already knowing the material.
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What does a Class 2 licence let you drive?
A Class 2 licence allows you to drive buses — including large passenger buses and school buses — and it also covers the vehicles permitted by the lower commercial classes. It is the standard licence for professional bus drivers in British Columbia.
An air brake endorsement is normally required
How many questions are on the Class 2 test and what is the pass mark?
The real ICBC Class 2 knowledge test has 35 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 28 correctly — a score of 80% — to pass. The maximum time allowed is 45 minutes.
| Detail | Class 2 knowledge test |
|---|---|
| Questions | 35 multiple-choice |
| Correct answers to pass | 28 (80%) |
| Time limit | 45 minutes |
| Source manual | Driving Commercial Vehicles |
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What does the Class 2 knowledge test cover?
Every question is based on the official ICBC “Driving Commercial Vehicles” manual. The Class 2 test pays particular attention to carrying passengers safely. The main topics are:
- Pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Carrying passengers safely — boarding, stopping points, and passenger duties
- Handling a large vehicle — wide turns, off-tracking, backing, and blind spots
- Driving in mountains and on hills, including gear selection and brake management
- Hazards and emergencies, including skids, fires, and evacuations
- Driving in adverse weather and managing driver fatigue
- Commercial rules, restricted routes, hours of service, and professional responsibilities
What do I need before taking the Class 2 knowledge test?
Before you can earn a Class 2 licence, you must already hold a valid full-privilege Class 5 (or equivalent) driver's licence. Commercial driving has medical fitness standards, so a driver's medical examination is part of the licensing process.
- A valid Class 5 or higher BC driver's licence, or an accepted out-of-province equivalent
- Acceptable identification for the driver licensing office
- A driver's medical examination, as required for commercial classes
- Payment for the knowledge test
How do I book the Class 2 knowledge test?
Book an appointment through icbc.com or visit an ICBC driver licensing office to start your commercial learner's licence application. Bring acceptable identification, any glasses or contacts you need for the vision screening, and payment for the knowledge test.
If you do not pass, you can rebook and try again, although a waiting period and another fee may apply. Commercial knowledge tests are generally offered in English only.