ICBC Driving Commercial Vehicles: A Guide for Professional Drivers

Description

Statement of Limitation: ICBC has prepared Driving Commercial Vehicles to assist individuals studying for a Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 (restricted or unrestricted) British Columbia driver’s licence, an air brake endorsed driver’s licence, an industrial air brake endorsement, or a heavy trailer endorsement. It has also been prepared for use as a source text for ICBC-approved air brake courses. Driving Commercial Vehicles is not intended to take the place of professional training and ICBC does not make any representation or warranty that any individual who studies Driving Commercial Vehicles will be successful in obtaining the desired licence or endorsement. ICBC is not responsible for any consequences that may result from the use of Driving Commercial Vehicles. Throughout this guide, references are made to acts and regulations that govern driving and the design and construction of air brake-equipped vehicles in British Columbia. This guide reflects the law in British Columbia as set out in these acts and regulations as of December 1, 2011. These references are written in plain language for ease of understanding. In the event of a difference between the material included in Driving Commercial Vehicles and any of these acts or regulations, the acts or regulations shall apply. The illustrations and explanations of various types of vehicles, vehicle components and air brake systems are provided for instructional purposes, and are not to be interpreted in any way as superseding vehicle, vehicle component, or air brake system specifications as may be required by law. Each vehicle and its air brake systems may have features and components that are different from those described in this guide.