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)

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.

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.

• 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. ​ 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.