Question 1

Program Outline and Cost

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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. 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.