Air brake endorsement for Vancouver drivers
There is no Tricon yard in Vancouver, so the air brake course is taught at our Surrey yard, 12511 82 Ave. It is about 30 km from downtown and about 31 km from Commercial Drive, taking 36 to 42 minutes without traffic.
Who in Vancouver books Code 15
Vancouver drivers who take this course are often those whose work puts them in a truck with air brakes: delivery and construction fleets, and drivers heading for the port or the yards on the south shore. Others are adding the endorsement to a Class 5 or Class 3 licence, or own an air-brake RV.
If you are enrolling in Class 1 or Class 3 with us, air brake training is part of the program and you do not need to book this course on its own.
Taking the knowledge test in Vancouver
The air brake knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions and you need 20 to pass. ICBC lists three driver licensing offices in the city: Commercial Drive, Royal Centre on West Georgia, and Point Grey on MacDonald Street. Knowledge tests are by appointment. Ask ICBC on 1-800-950-1498 which office to use.
ICBC's locator does not say which tests each office runs, so call ICBC on 1-800-950-1498 to confirm before you go.
Vancouver to the Surrey yard
From downtown, take East 1st Avenue to Highway 1, then Canada Way, McBride Boulevard and Scott Road. From the Commercial Drive area, Knight Street and Highway 91 reach Nordel Way more directly. Either way the yard is at 12511 82 Ave.
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 Vancouver location page lists every program for Vancouver students.
Air brake course Vancouver: FAQs
Where do Vancouver drivers take the air brake course?
At our Surrey yard, 12511 82 Ave. The distance from downtown Vancouver is about 30 km.
How long is the drive from Vancouver to the air brake course?
About 42 minutes from downtown and about 36 minutes from Commercial Drive, measured without traffic. Allow longer in peak hours.
Which Vancouver ICBC office should I use for the air brake knowledge test?
ICBC lists Commercial Drive, Royal Centre and Point Grey offices. Book an appointment and confirm with ICBC on 1-800-950-1498 that your chosen office gives the air brake test.
Can I train at Langley instead of Surrey from Vancouver?
Yes. Langley is about 43 km from downtown Vancouver, with a similar driving time to Surrey, so it is a fair alternative if Highway 1 suits you better.