Air brake endorsement for Abbotsford drivers
Abbotsford drivers take the air brake course at our Langley yard, 8380 216 St, which is about 24 km west of Clearbrook on Highway 1. You do the classroom hours, the practical hours and the pre-trip assessment at the one address.
Who in Abbotsford needs Code 15
Abbotsford is a farming city. The City's own agriculture strategy puts its farm receipts above $850 million in 2015. Farm and produce trucks, feed deliveries and equipment haulers often use air brakes, so a driver moving into that work may need the endorsement. It also suits Abbotsford RV owners.
Class 1 and Class 3 students at Tricon do not book this separately, since air brake training is part of those programs.
The ICBC knowledge test in Abbotsford
The air brake knowledge test is 25 multiple-choice questions, 20 to pass. ICBC lists Abbotsford Driver Licensing at 150-31935 South Fraser Way in Clearbrook Plaza. Knowledge tests are by appointment, so book first and confirm with ICBC on 1-800-950-1498 that the air brake test is offered.
ICBC's locator does not say which tests each office runs, so call ICBC on 1-800-950-1498 to confirm before you go.
Abbotsford to the Langley yard
Take Highway 1 west from Abbotsford and exit for Langley, then head to 216 St. The yard is at 8380 216 St. The distance is about 24 km from Clearbrook.
The course in brief
The air brake course is 7 hours of classroom theory and 4 hours of hands-on practical training, 11 hours in total, followed by the ICBC knowledge test and a pre-trip assessment with our certified assessment officer. The full air brake course page has the curriculum, and air brake testing only covers drivers who trained elsewhere. The Abbotsford location page lists every program for Abbotsford students.
Air brake course Abbotsford: FAQs
Where do Abbotsford drivers take the air brake course?
At our Langley yard, 8380 216 St, about 24 km from Clearbrook along Highway 1.
How long does it take to drive from Abbotsford to Langley?
About 22 minutes from Clearbrook and 26 minutes from downtown Abbotsford, measured without traffic.
Where is the ICBC office in Abbotsford?
ICBC lists Abbotsford Driver Licensing at 150-31935 South Fraser Way, Clearbrook Plaza. Appointments are required for knowledge tests.
Do Abbotsford farm drivers need Code 15?
Anyone driving an air-brake vehicle on a BC highway needs the endorsement. Off-highway industrial endorsements are a separate ICBC category, so ask ICBC about your case.