Air Brake Endorsements
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There are two types of air brake endorsements in B.C.:
- On-highway. For large trucks, buses and recreational vehicles (RVs) equipped with air brakes that drive on roads and highways in B.C.
- Off-highway (industrial). Generally used for large vehicles equipped with air brakes when transporting natural resources on logging roads.
To get an on-highway air brake endorsement for a single-unit in B.C., you must:
Complete an ICBC-approved air brake course for a single-unit vehicle or have sufficient air brake experience.
Pass the air brake knowledge test.
Pass an air brake pre-trip test using a single-unit vehicle equipped with air brakes.
To get an on-highway air brake endorsement for a combination-unit vehicle in B.C., you must:
Pass the Class 1 knowledge test, which includes air brake content.
Complete the B.C. Class 1 MELT course, which includes all required air brake training
Pass an air brake pre-trip test as part of the Class 1 road test, using a combination-unit vehicle equipped with air brakes.
You'll need an off-highway airbrake endorsement if you'll be​
Operating unlicensed vehicles that are equipped with air brakes, and
These vehicles are being used to transport natural resources on industrial roads.
You do not need an off-highway air brake endorsement to operate skidders, loaders, graders or yarders on industrial roads.
Age requirement
You must be at least
18 years old for single-unit vehicles, or
19 years old for combination vehicles.
You will need to complete an ICBC air brake pre-trip test for the type of off-highway air brake endorsement you are applying for (e.g., single-unit vehicle or combination vehicle, equipped with air brakes).
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