AIR BRAKES REFRESHER PROGRAM

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Know Your Air Brakes


Do you know the most common reason of taking out the commercial truck on the road is out-of-adjustment air brakes.  It is very important for the driver to perform a proper air-brake pre-trip inspection daily.  Not only it is unsafe to drive, your vehicle maybe detained and CVOR maybe cancelled or suspended. To learn more book your Air Brakes Endorsement Course (Z License) with us.

AIR BRAKES ENDORSEMENT COURSE (Z License)




Pine Valley Truck Driving School offers air brakes endorsement course (Z License), you will learn effectively to operate and maintain air brake systems.  As a driver, you will have the knowledge and skill to inspect your vehicle's brake system and ensure its road worthiness.


At Pine Valley Driving Academy we will prepare you to pass the knowledge test of the air brake z endorsement course as well as the practical test at the Drive Test Centre. We teach mostly on one-to- one basis and rarely in small groups.  Successful completion of this course will give you an Ontario "Z" Air Brakes License.


Pine Valley Driving Academy can bring the training to you.  If you are interested in scheduling a course for your company, give us a call.  We are able to bring the training to you to make your life a little easier.


Air Brakes Endorsement (Z License) has two parts:

  1. Theory ---   Knowledge Test
  2. Practice --- Practical Test


Course includes;

  • Preparation for knowledge test
  • Braking Fundamentals
  • Fundamentals of compressed air
  • Vehicle braking systems
  • System operation
  • Foundation brakes and brake adjustment
  • Air Brake systems inspection
  • Downhill braking
  • Functional tests of air brake system
  • Preparation for final practical test


REQUIREMENTS/STEPS:

  1. Must have a valid Ontario "G" License
  2. Pass the knowledge test at the Drive Test Centre
  3. Pass the practical test at the Drive Test Centre


COURSE FEES:

$350 for the preparation for knowledge and practical test, vehicle provided.  If unsuccessful second attempt is free. Vehicle is provided for the practical test.


ADDITIONAL FEES PAID AT DriveTest CENTRE:

  • Knowledge Test: $16.00
  • Practical Test:     $50.00



Please Note: If you are doing DZ course, you don't pay $50 practical test fee at the Drive Test Centre.



Please Note: This program doesn't require approval from the Ontario Career Colleges Act 2005.