Air brake endorsement for Maple Ridge drivers
Maple Ridge drivers do the air brake course at our Langley yard, 8380 216 St. From downtown Maple Ridge the trip crosses the Golden Ears Bridge and runs about 16 km, around 20 minutes with no traffic. The classroom theory, the practical hours and the assessment all happen at that one address.
Who in Maple Ridge takes the course
Any Maple Ridge driver who needs to take a truck, a hauling rig or an air-brake RV on the highway must have Code 15 on the licence, and this standalone course gets you there without a full commercial program.
If you are enrolled in Tricon's Class 1 or Class 3, air brake training is already part of that program.
The knowledge test in Maple Ridge
The air brake knowledge test is 25 multiple-choice questions, and 20 correct answers pass. ICBC lists the Maple Ridge Service BC Centre at 175-22470 Dewdney Trunk Road for driver licensing. Appointments are required for knowledge tests, so book first and ask ICBC on 1-800-950-1498 if this centre gives the air brake test.
ICBC's locator does not say which tests each office runs, so call ICBC on 1-800-950-1498 to confirm before you go.
Maple Ridge to the Langley yard
From downtown, follow Dewdney Trunk Road to the Golden Ears Bridge and continue along 88 Avenue to 216 St. The yard is at 8380 216 St. Surrey is the farther option at about 28 km.
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 Maple Ridge location page lists every program for Maple Ridge students.
Air brake course Maple Ridge: FAQs
Where do Maple Ridge drivers take the air brake course?
At our Langley yard, 8380 216 St, about 16 km from downtown Maple Ridge by way of the Golden Ears Bridge.
Is Langley or Surrey closer to Maple Ridge?
Langley, by about 12 km. Downtown Maple Ridge to Langley is roughly 16 km and 20 minutes without traffic, against 28 km and 35 minutes to Surrey.
Which ICBC office in Maple Ridge do I use for the knowledge test?
ICBC lists the Maple Ridge Service BC Centre at 175-22470 Dewdney Trunk Road. Book an appointment and confirm with ICBC on 1-800-950-1498 that the air brake test is available there.
How long is the drive from Maple Ridge to the Langley yard?
About 20 minutes from downtown Maple Ridge with no traffic, over the Golden Ears Bridge. Allow more at rush hour.