Air brake endorsement for Delta drivers
For many Delta drivers the air brake course is the closest Tricon program to home. North Delta to our Surrey yard at 12511 82 Ave is about 3 km along 84 Avenue. From Ladner it is about 23 km and from Tsawwassen about 29 km.
Why Delta drivers take the course
Delta's working waterfront at Roberts Bank, and the farms and industrial yards around Ladner and Tsawwassen, put many air-brake trucks on the road. A driver whose employer needs the Code 15 endorsement, or an owner with an air-brake RV, can finish the course at Surrey without a long commute.
Students in our Class 1 and Class 3 programs get air brake training as part of those courses.
The ICBC test for Delta drivers
The air brake knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions, and 20 are needed to pass. We did not find a driver licensing office in Delta on ICBC's locator in October 2026. Surrey Driver Licensing, 13426 78th Avenue, is nearest to North Delta, and Richmond Driver Licensing, 402-5300 No. 3 Road, is nearest to Ladner and Tsawwassen. Appointments are required.
ICBC's locator does not say which tests each office runs, so call ICBC on 1-800-950-1498 to confirm before you go.
Delta to the Surrey yard
These are two quite different drives. North Delta uses 84 Avenue and takes a few minutes. Ladner and Tsawwassen go by Highway 17A or Highway 17 and Highway 99 to 120 Street, taking about half an hour.
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 Delta location page lists every program for Delta students.
Air brake course Delta: FAQs
How far is the air brake course from North Delta?
About 3 km, or roughly 4 minutes along 84 Avenue, to our Surrey yard at 12511 82 Ave. Drive times here are with no traffic.
Is there an ICBC office in Delta for the air brake knowledge test?
ICBC's office locator did not list one in Delta when we checked in October 2026. The nearest listed offices are Surrey Driver Licensing (78th Avenue) and Richmond Driver Licensing. Confirm with ICBC on 1-800-950-1498.
How far is the air brake course from Tsawwassen?
About 29 km, or roughly 33 minutes with no traffic, to our Surrey yard at 12511 82 Ave. Ladner is closer, at about 23 km and 27 minutes.
Do I need a separate air brake course if I take Class 3?
No. Air brake training is part of Tricon's Class 3 and Class 1 programs. The standalone course is for those who only need Code 15.