Question 1

Program Outline and Cost

Accepted Answer

Instruction:
Students will be instructed on the fundamentals of commercial driving, with hands on training using a truck equipped with an 18-speed transmission. Focus will be spent on pre-and-post inspections, essential maintenance, basic shifting, driver observation, general driving skills and safety. 
Our program is 31 hours. Students spend 6 hours in class(theory), and the balance of time on road driving and in yard learning (practical, pre-trip, chain-up), plus a road test with ICBC.
Goals:
 • Confidently maintain and complete a logbook and understand hours of service.
 • Confidently operate a commercial vehicle in a safe manner 
 • Enhancing individuals’ employability skills in commercial driving

Requirements:
Required for all:  	
 • Class 3 BC government issued learner’s license.
 • Airbrake Endorsement Course and Service BC Knowledge test must be passed.
 • Must be minimum 18 years of age and holding a full BC Class 5 license.

Resources:
 • ICBC Commercial Driver Training Book
 • BC Commercial Driver Logbook
Evaluation:

Students will be evaluated on an on-going basis by the Instructor during their Class 3 training
And final testing will be completed during their ICBC road test, by an ICBC Adjudicator.

Examinations:
 • Service BC, Airbrake Knowledge Test
 • ICBC Class 3 Road Test by an ICBC Adjudicator

Course Cost: $4,500 (plus $350 for airbrakes if student doesn't already have this endorsement)

Question 2

ICBC Fees

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These fees are payable by the student to ICBC in addition to course costs:
Motor Vehicle Branch Class 3
ICBC Learner's License						$ 15.00
ICBC Road Test Fees: Class 3 				$ 50.00
ICBC Licensing Fee 						$ 17.00
ICBC Medical Form Processing Fee			$ 28.00
BC Medical Examination						$ 130.00 
(Approximately, depending on your doctor's fees)
Motor Vehicle Branch Air Brake written test		$ 15.00
 
Note: ICBC written Air Brake Test must be written and passed before the road test or within 90 days of completing the Air Brake Endorsement course, whichever comes first. If a student fails the written exam three times, the Air Brake Course must be repeated at students' cost.

Question 3

Class 3 : Frequently Asked Questions

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What can I use a class 3 license for?
To drive trucks with more than two axles, such as dump trucks and large tow trucks but does not allow driving a bus carrying passengers.

To drive trailers or towed vehicles exceeding 4,600 kg provided the truck and trailers do not have air brakes.

To drive a tow car towing a vehicle of any weight

To drive a mobile truck crane

To drive any vehicle in Class 5

What is the minimum age requirement?
18 for a Class 3 licence or heavy trailer endorsement

Do I need previous experience?
 
A full-privilege B.C. driver's licence (Class 5 or 6) or an out-of-province equivalent.
If you're new to Canada, see moving to B.C. (https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/moving-bc/moving-from-another-country)on ICBC’s Website
with less than four penalty point incidents in the past two years, plus
no driving-related criminal convictions within the past three years.

I have outstanding fines and debts, can I still get my Class 3?
All fines and debts owing to ICBC must be paid.

Question 4

Additional Information

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• Students are responsible for accommodation needs and meals during their training.
 • Students are responsible for travel requirements to and from Taylor's office.
 • Additional truck and/or instructor training will be billed at an hourly rate.
 • A schedule of lessons with the appointed times will be given to each student in advance.
 • 24 hour cancellation notice is required to avoid being charged for missed lessons. 
 • Missed lessons will be billed at an hourly rate.
 • Students are to be at the school or appointed pick up point 15 minutes prior to the lesson. 
 • Students must bring gloves and coveralls to all lessons unless previously discussed with the instructor.
 • Students are responsible for the regular cleaning of coveralls. 
 • At no time are the gloves or coveralls to be worn in the cab of the trucks. 
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Additional Requirements
 • Safety Gear: Coveralls, Gloves, and Safety Glasses

Please note: 
training equipment may not be exactly as shown. 
Course prices are subject to change without notice.