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DZ License in Fire Truck In Toronto

HOW TO GET YOUR DZ LICENSE?

STEP BY STEP PROCESS - PLEASE CHECK VIDEO BELOW

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DZ LICENSE DEFINITION:Ontario Class DZ License allows you to drive vehicles with Air Brakes such as Straight Trucks, Dump Trucks, Cement Trucks, Garbage/Recycling Trucks, and Rescue & Fire Trucks.  A Class DZ License is required to operate a vehicle over 11, 000 Kg gross weight or registered gross weight with a towed trailer not over 4,600 Kg.  If your towed trailer exceeds 4,600 Kg, you will need to upgrade to Class AZ License.

Pine Valley Driving Academy, truck driving school, offers this driver training non-vocational DZ license in Fire Truck in Toronto, which provides students with the basic theoretical knowledge and practical training to operate a DZ truck.  Upon successful completion of the road test at the DriveTest Centre the student will receive Ontario DZ License.

This defensive driving course contains safe driving knowledge that all DZ Commercial Driver should know.  Air-Brakes Endorsement (Z) is also required in this program.The course covers the following;

• Vehicle Inspection
  
• Basic Control of your vehicle
  
• Seeing
  
• Communicating
  
• Space Management
  
• Seeing Hazards
  
• Distracted Driving
  
• Driving Emergencies
  
• Anti Lock Braking Systems
  
• Staying Alert and Fit to Drive
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 18 years of age
  
• Must have a valid Ontario Class "G" Licence
  
• Must have a completed MTO Medical Report Form from a doctor.                                Please print the attached pdf form double-sided only, otherwise it will not be accepted by DriveTest Centre. Click on "Medical Report Form.pdf"
  
• Must pass Class "D" Licence and "Z" Endorsement knowledge tests.                         We can provide you with the materials you require to pass both D and Z written tests.  Please remember to take your completed Medical Form when you write the knowledge tests.  Knowledge or Written tests can be taken at any DriveTest Centre location and no appointments are necessary. 
  

         Written tests are comprised of 60 multiple choice questions: 

                     Class D 30 questions

                     Road Signs 20 questions

                    Air Brake "Z"  20 questions.                                                                                                                                   

COURSE FEES & TRAINING:

IN TRUCK DRIVING TRAINING 1:1

inspection/ Air brakes training 2:1

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING

OPTION 1: CLASS DZ PACKAGE  Total cost is $1,000. HST Exempt, no taxes

Breakdown of Package:

• 4.5 Hours for Driving, Inspection & Review
  
• 2.5 Hours Air Brakes (Z) Practical or Air Brakes (Z) Course
  
• Automatic Transmission Truck supplied for the MTO road test
  

​This package will be completed in 3 sessions. Training provided on automatic transmission truck only. Suitable for students who have highway driving experience.

OPTION II: CLASS DZ PACKAGE  Total cost is $1,250 HST Exempt, no taxes
Breakdown of Package:

• 7.0 Hours for Driving, Inspection & Review
• 2.5 Hours Air Brakes (Z) Practical or Air Brakes (Z) Course
• Automatic Transmission Truck supplied for the MTO road test 

​This package will be completed in 4 sessions.  Training provided on automatic transmission truck only.

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OPTION III: CLASS DZ PACKAGE  Total cost is $1,500 HST Exempt, no taxes
Breakdown of Package:

• 9.5 Hours for Driving, Inspection & Review
• 2.5 Hours Air Brakes (Z) Practical or Air Brakes (Z) Course
• Automatic Transmission Truck supplied for the MTO road test 

​This package will be completed in 5 sessions  Training provided on automatic  transmission truck only. ​

ADDITIONAL FEES PAYABLE TO DriveTest CENTRE:

• Knowledge Test:   $ 23.75
  
• Road Test Fees:   $ 99.00
  

Please Note: The above programs do not require approval under the Private Career College Act 2005.