Class 1 Truck Driver Training with Air Brakes

This program provides the student with the basic knowledge and practical skills necessary to become an entry-level truck driver. All in-vehicle instruction at Extreme Professional Driver Training is one-on-one instruction with a licensed ICBC instructor.

The student and instructor will work in-town and rural routes. Class 1 driver training includes pre-trip and 2-hour road tests at ICBC. Training will be done on a full-size tractor-trailer unit, loaded at 70% of legal axle weight.

This program provides the student with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to be ready to be a truck driver for any number of applications. This program will consist of one-on-one instruction, with the student and instructor on in-town, rural and mountain routes. Training will be done on a full-size tractor-trailer unit, loaded at 70% of legal axle weight.

Class 1 driver training includes 16-hour ICBC certified Air Brake Course, 28 hours of Class 1 Training, a pre-trip inspection, Classroom Theory (approx. 6 hours), a 5-hour road trip, and a road test at ICBC.

The theory portion includes:

  • Shifting theory
  • Log Book Instruction
  • Chain-Up Procedures.

The driving portion includes: Pre-Trip Coupling and Uncoupling, Backing Up, Defensive Driving, Uphill & Downhill Shifting, Road Test Prep & the actual Road test.

Students must pass their Air Brake knowledge test prior to their road test.

Course Prerequisite: 19 years of age and valid Class 1 Learners Permit

Class 1 With Air Brake Truck Driver Training

This course will include:

  • 16 hour Air Brake Course

70 hours of one to one instructor time:

  • 40 hours of class 1 Basic driver training
    • Hours of Service Regulations (Log Books)
    • load securement;
    • tire chain-up
    • winter driving preparation;
    • and tie-down procedures
  • ICBC road test
  • 25 hours of advanced super “B”  training

Extra Costs to Students (Class 1)

These costs are charged by ICBC
Road Test Fee$60
Licensing Fee$17
Medical Form Processing Fee$28
Class 1 Learner’s License Exam Fee$15
Air Brake Knowledge Test Fee$15
Medical Examination Fee$80 - $130

If writing Class 1 Learners and Air Brake tests in the same day, total cost is $ 15.00

Students must give 24 hours notice if not able to attend scheduled lessons or they will be charged for those missed lessons.

Extreme Professional Driver Training Inc. fees are Tax Exempt and are Tax Deductible