Endorsements

Air Brake Endorsement

Required by those upgrading to a commercial licence as well as some RV drivers operating larger units. 11 hours over one weekend — $250.

About This Course

An air brake endorsement is required by those upgrading to a commercial licence, as well as some RV drivers operating larger units. Please call 250-655-0432 to register.

Prerequisite

A valid BC driver’s licence. This includes a learner’s or novice (L or N) licence.

Cost

The cost of CSTT’s 11-hour course is $250.00 and is payable at time of registration.

Times

Saturday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm / Sunday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Course Components

The Air Brake Course totals 11 hours of training and then the evaluation: 7 hours of theory and 4 hours of practical training & practice. After this you will have your evaluation. As you will be outside and on the ground on Sunday, please dress appropriately.

Please refer to page 2 of the Driving Commercial Vehicles manual for the appropriate chapters to study.

After successfully completing the Air Brake Course and practical exam, you have 90 days and 3 opportunities to complete the ICBC multiple choice exam. Upon passing the exam and paying all related fees, you will then have the air brake endorsement added to your licence.

Completion of the CSTT Air Brake Course and certification of the practical endorsement does not guarantee that ICBC will issue a licence or air brake endorsement.

All ICBC related fees are the responsibility of the student.

What You'll Learn

  • 7 hours of theory
  • 4 hours of practical training & practice
  • Practical evaluation
  • The appropriate chapters of the Driving Commercial Vehicles manual to study (see page 2)

Prerequisites

  • ·Valid BC driver’s licence — this includes a learner’s or novice (L or N) licence
  • ·Payment is due at time of registration
  • ·As you will be outside and on the ground on Sunday, please dress appropriately
  • ·All ICBC related fees are the responsibility of the student

Practice Tests

Upcoming Dates

Saturday, August 8 – Sunday, August 9, 2026

starts 8:00 a.m. PT each day · 2061 Mills Road W., Sidney, BC V8L 5X2

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Saturday, September 26 – Sunday, September 27, 2026

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