Air brake endorsement for Richmond drivers
A Richmond driver who needs Code 15 on a licence has one extra trip: to our Surrey yard at 12511 82 Ave, about 26 km from City Centre by Westminster Highway, Highway 91 and Nordel Way. The theory, the practical hours and the pre-trip assessment all happen there.
Why Richmond drivers add Code 15
Richmond has a lot of freight handling around Sea Island and the Fraser River. If a job near the airport or a river terminal puts you in a truck with air brakes, or an employer asks you to hold the endorsement, this course is the shortest route to it. It also suits RV owners in Richmond whose motorhome has air brakes.
Class 1 and Class 3 students at Tricon do not need to book this separately, because air brake training is part of those programs.
The ICBC knowledge test near Richmond
After the course you sit ICBC's air brake knowledge test: 25 multiple-choice questions, 20 to pass, taken at a driver licensing office. The Richmond office ICBC lists is at 402-5300 No. 3 Road in Lansdowne Centre. Appointments are required for knowledge tests, so book first and confirm with ICBC on 1-800-950-1498 that this office offers 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.
Getting from Richmond to the yard
The Surrey yard is 12511 82 Ave. From Richmond City Centre it is about 26 km and 30 minutes without traffic. The Langley yard is about 48 km and 50 minutes, so Surrey is the one to choose.
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 Richmond location page lists every program for Richmond students.
Air brake course Richmond: FAQs
Where do Richmond drivers take the air brake course?
At our Surrey yard, 12511 82 Ave, about 26 km and 30 minutes from Richmond City Centre without traffic. The pre-trip assessment is done with us on the same vehicle you trained on.
Which ICBC office can I use in Richmond for the air brake knowledge test?
ICBC lists Richmond Driver Licensing at 402-5300 No. 3 Road. Book an appointment and check with ICBC on 1-800-950-1498 that it offers the air brake test.
Is the Alex Fraser Bridge the only way to the Surrey yard from Richmond?
It is the route most drivers take, with Highway 91 and Nordel Way. Check live traffic before you leave, since the bridge and Highway 91 set most of the journey time.
I am training for Class 1 in Richmond. Do I need this course as well?
No. Air brake training is built into Class 1 MELT and into Class 3 at Tricon. This standalone course is for drivers who only need the Code 15 endorsement.