The summer season is also road test season, which means many of you new drivers out there are trying your hand at getting licensed to get behind the wheel on your own.
Many of you won't pass. According to ICBC, nearly half fail on their first try.
Booking a re-take doesn’t just suck for you – road test demand was up 30 per cent last year over 2019, and is expected to rise similarly this year – it's also a drag for ICBC. The agency said additional tests put pressure on the system and reduce appointment availability for others looking to get licensed.
So ICBC licensing office manager Peter Wong suggests being ready the first time around.
“By being fully prepared for your test, you set yourself up for success behind the wheel and have a much greater chance of passing,” he said in a statement.
Here are 5 tips from ICBC to pass your road test:
For a bonus tip, Wong said to take it one block at a time.
"While you’re driving down the road, you’re scanning at least a block ahead," he said. That way, you can identify anything unexpected or upcoming obstacles.
Wong added that it's so important to stay calm, especially in the first 5-10 minutes of the test, which typically lasts around half an hour.
From January to the end of June this year, the agency has completed:
