Class One (1) Basic Driver Program

This 28 hour program addresses the correct and safe method of operating a tractor-trailer unit and includes the ICBC road trip testing time.

The student trains in a full size highway tractor and a loaded trailer equipped with a variety of transmission styles .

The student will learn the art of observation, road position and the pre trip inspection prior to their road test at the motor vehicle branch

 

EXTRA COSTS TO STUDENT:

There are some extra costs that the student is responsible for and they are as follows:

• Obtaining an Air Brake endorsement prior to start of in cab training  $180.00
Note: Air Brake Test must be passed before the road test. If a student fails three times the air brake course must be repeated at student cost.

• Motor Vehicle Branch Air Brake written test                                         $15.00
• Motor Vehicle Branch Class 1 Learners License                                   $15.00
• Road Test Fee                                                                                      $60.00
• Licensing Fee                                                                                       $17.00
• Medical Form Processing Fee                                                               $28.00
• BC Medical Examination (depending on your doctors fees)    approx.$130.00
• Coveralls and gloves (required personal protection equipment)

 

Cost: please see price sheet here
Additional time is available at an hourly rate

Note: Please see attached admissions policy for prerequisites.

Print PDF version of this course here.