How to Get Your Motorcycle Licence in Northwest Territories (Class 6)
In the Northwest Territories, motorcycle licensing runs through GNWT Infrastructure's driver and vehicle services: knowledge test, learner stage, road test, full Class 6. Issuing offices are spread across communities — availability varies, so call ahead.
Practice the knowledge test free →- Licence: Class 6
- Authority: GNWT Infrastructure
- Test: 50 questions
- Pass: 80%
The Northwest Territories path at a glance
Learner stage then full Class 6 motorcycle licence. The knowledge test is the gate to everything else — pass it and the riding stages open up.
Step by step
- Study the official rider handbook. GNWT Infrastructure's official motorcycle guide is the source for every test question. Pair it with free practice tests in the Northwest Territories format so the question style holds no surprises.
- Pass the knowledge test at a GNWT driver and vehicle issuing office in your community. The knowledge test typically runs around 50 multiple-choice questions with a 80% pass mark — confirm the current format with GNWT Infrastructure. Every road sign on the test is illustrated in our Canadian road signs guide.
- Ride as a learner. Expect conditions while you build experience — see the restrictions below — and use the stage deliberately: quiet roads, good weather, real practice.
- Check what your community's issuing office offers — smaller communities may have limited testing days; Yellowknife has the fullest service.
- Pass the road test and ride. Rider training is worth it everywhere (and often earns an insurance discount) — it teaches what a written test can't.
Learner restrictions
- Learner riding conditions apply (confirm current rules)
- No passengers as a learner
- Testing availability varies by community
Fees, learner conditions, and test formats change over time. This guide describes the process as of 2026 — always confirm current requirements with GNWT Infrastructure. Expect a modest fee for the knowledge test and separate fees for road tests.
How to pass the knowledge test on the first try
Practice by topic until every chapter sits consistently above the pass mark, then run full-length mock exams. The free Northwest Territories practice test mirrors your real format — 50 questions, 80% to pass, illustrated road signs — and tracks which chapters still need work.
Start practicing free →Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Northwest Territories motorcycle knowledge test?
The knowledge test typically runs around 50 multiple-choice questions with a 80% pass mark — confirm the current format with GNWT Infrastructure.
Can I take the test outside Yellowknife?
Issuing offices operate across NWT communities, but services and testing days vary. Call your local office before you go.
What is the licensing path in Northwest Territories?
Learner stage then full Class 6 motorcycle licence. The knowledge test is the first step.
Is this Northwest Territories practice test free?
Yes — every practice question, chapter, and mock exam on this site is free, with no account and no download.
Guides for other provinces
Unofficial guide — not affiliated with GNWT Infrastructure or any licensing authority. Rules, fees, and formats change; always verify current requirements with GNWT Infrastructure.