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is securely mounted, and that the lens is clean and not cracked.” This guide includes pre-trip inspections for the various types of vehicles. Study and practice the pre-trip that is appropriate for the class of licence you are working towards. The procedures in this book are only guidelines to follow during a road test. A vehicle may require different items to be checked than those listed. Each pre-trip inspection and road test is allowed a certain amount of time. You should be able to complete the inspection and road test within that time. If a vehicle does not pass the pre-trip inspection, or you do not successfully complete the pre-trip inspection, the road test will not proceed. An applicant who holds a Graduated Driver Licence (GDL) may not take a road test for a licence classification higher than a Class 5. Note: A road test will not be done in a vehicle that is required to display dangerous goods placards. Class 1 Road Test • An applicant must provide a tractortrailer combination with three or more axles, and the trailer must be equipped with an air brake system to its foundation brakes. You must show proof of your air brake “Q” endorsement or a course completion certificate from an approved air brake organization. This includes drivers of farm vehicles registered as tractor-trailers. • The examiner must see your road test permit. Permits can be purchased from most Registry Agents. • A Class 1 licence may not be obtained without the driver first having qualified for an air brake endorsement. The actual “Q” endorsement does not appear on the Class 1 licence. However, it must appear on all other licence classes that require the operation of air brake equipped vehicles. Class 2 Road Test • An applicant must provide a bus with a seating capacity exceeding 24 passengers, excluding the driver. If the vehicle is equipped with air brakes, the applicant must have either an air brake “Q” endorsement or a course completion certificate from an approved air brake organization. • The examiner must see your road test permit. Permits can be purchased from most Registry Agents. Class 3 Road Test • An applicant must provide a single motor vehicle that has three or more axles. Three axle recreational vehicles may not be used. If the vehicle provided for the road test is equipped with air brakes, the applicant must have either an air brake “Q” endorsement or a course completion certificate from an approved air brake organization. Note: Drivers of single motor vehicles registered as farm vehicles do not require an air brake “Q” endorsement. • The examiner must see your road test permit. Permits can be purchased from most Registry Agents. CHAPTER ONE Commercial Operator’s Licence Requirements 11
Class 4 Road Test • An applicant must provide a Class 5 vehicle or a bus with a seating capacity not exceeding 24 passengers, excluding the driver. If the vehicle is equipped with air brakes, the applicant must have either an air brake “Q” endorsement or a course completion certificate from an approved air brake organization. • The examiner must see your road test permit. Permits can be purchased from most Registry Agents. Note: Class 5 vehicles are also suitable for learning. Learning requirements – Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4 Desired Licence Class Class you must have for Learning Minimum Licensing Age Minimum Learning Age Accompanied by Instructor Minimum Age of Instructor Instructor Class must have Minimum Age to Take Road Test 1 2, 3, 4, 5 or 5-GDL* 18 18 Yes 18 1 18 non-GDL* 2 3, 4, 5 or 5-GDL* 18 18 Yes 18 1 or 2 18 non-GDL* 3 4, 5 or 5-GDL* 18 18 Yes 18 1, 2 or 3 18 non-GDL* 4 3, 5 or 5-GDL* 18 18 Yes 18 1, 2 or 4 18 non-GDL* * GDL – Graduated Driver Licence (Probationary) Air brake equipped farm vehicles In Alberta, you are not required to hold an air brake endorsement if operating a single motor vehicle registered as a farm vehicle. However, you do need an air brake endorsement if driving a farm vehicle combination that requires the driver to hold a Class 1 operator’s licence. When applying for a Class 1 operator’s licence, you will need to show proof of your air brake qualifications, even if the vehicle you will be driving is registered as a farm vehicle. 12 A Commercial Driver’s Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing
Page 1 and 2: COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S GUIDE to Oper
Page 3 and 4: Introduction Being a professional d
Page 5 and 6: This guide, along with the Driver
Page 7 and 8: 5 Operating Class 2 Vehicles 8 Tran
Page 9 and 10: Information about the Class 7 and 5
Page 11: ·· You are legally responsible to
Page 15 and 16: (ii) that is used or intended to be
Page 17 and 18: NOTES 16 A Commercial Driver’s Gu
Page 19 and 20: On April 1, 1989 each province and
Page 21 and 22: • ensure the vehicle is inspected
Page 23 and 24: • the driver returns to the home
Page 25 and 26: If cargo is not properly secured, t
Page 27 and 28: Purpose of daily vehicle inspection
Page 29 and 30: There are vehicle inspectors throug
Page 31 and 32: steering mechanism has no bent, bro
Page 33 and 34: possible, have another person activ
Page 35 and 36: Passenger side of a vehicle All Veh
Page 37 and 38: Step 5 (Air system leaks) Push bot
Page 39 and 40: NOTES 38 A Commercial Driver’s Gu
Page 41 and 42: Maximum overall length 23m (75.5ft.
Page 43 and 44: IF WEIGHT IS DOUBLED BRAKING FORCE
Page 45 and 46: Uncoupling The basic steps for unco
Page 47 and 48: Two bars mean there is only one art
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Page 51 and 52: Parking Always select a safe place
Page 53 and 54: Reversing from the blind side uses
Page 55 and 56: SCHOOL BUS Information for class 2
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Examples of Class 3 motor vehicles
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Mixer truck operators Mixer trucks
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Emergency Medical Services Examples
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of other road users and their drivi
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NOTES 70 A Commercial Driver’s Gu
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As a driver of persons with disabil
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The laws on dangerous goods state t
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Class 7: 7 Radioactive materials Ra
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Distracted driving law for commerci
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• Having wandering, disconnected
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Know the law Controlled crossings 3
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Fueling a vehicle Gasoline and dies
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e.g., reduce speed when there’s a
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Driving defensively Smart driving i
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