In British Columbia, what endorsement is normally required to operate an on-highway vehicle equipped with air brakes?
Endorsement And Test Rules
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BC Air Brake Endorsement 2026: Code 15 Course, Knowledge Test, Pre-Trip, and Retakes
A free 2026 ICBC Code 15 workflow covering eligibility, standard versus certification courses, test booking, air-brake pre-trip, fees, and retakes.
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Why are air brakes used on heavy commercial vehicles instead of hydraulic brakes?
Air Brake Fundamentals
Flashcard
For a single-unit on-highway air brake endorsement in B.C., which set of steps best matches ICBC's process?
Kind of compressor, common on trucks, built with one, two or four cylinders to match air demand.
Air supply and pressure
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Chapter 1: Air Supply and Pressure Control
Section 1.1: Air Compressors and Governors
Study guide
Cheat sheet
How many questions are on the ICBC air brake knowledge test listed in the ICBC knowledge-test tip sheet?
Read the clue and guess the term in 6 tries.
Game
What are the basic components of a simple air brake system?
What score does ICBC list as passing for the air brake knowledge test?
___ stroke of a compressor, when the descending part creates a vacuum and air enters through the open inlet valve.
What maximum time allotment does ICBC list for the air brake knowledge test?
How does an air-over-hydraulic braking system work, and what B.C. licence does it require?
According to ICBC's fees page, what is the fee for each knowledge-test attempt, including retests after a learner licence expires?
Daily action recommended for air reservoirs, opening cocks to expel water and sludge.
Section 1.2: Air Reservoirs and Moisture Control
Which ICBC guide is the official study basis for B.C. air brake endorsement preparation?
Swap tiles to line up three of the same term.
Term Match
How fast must the compressor build reservoir pressure from 50 to 90 psi, and at what engine speed?
Compressor, Governor & Reservoirs
What is the minimum length of an ICBC-approved air brake course?
Optional component in the compressor discharge line that removes water vapour, oil mist and carbon particles before the first reservoir.
Why are air brakes used on heavy commercial vehicles?
What is the typical operating pressure range for an air brake system, and what is the governor's job?
In an air brake system, what does the compressor do?
Compressor Governor Reservoirs
Air brake layout split into two separate circuits, each with its own air supply, delivery and vent ports.
Air circuits and warnings
Section 1.3: Pressure Protection and Safety Valves
What is the governor's basic job in an air brake system?
Flip two cards at a time to find matching terms.
Term Pairs
At what pressure must the governor restart (cut in) the compressor at the latest?
What is the main purpose of air reservoirs in an air brake system?
Kind of valve that lets air pass from the supply reservoir to the primary and secondary reservoirs in one direction only.
What does the foot valve do when the driver presses the brake pedal?
What does the safety (pop-off) valve protect against, and at what pressure does it vent?
What are foundation brakes?
Foundation Brakes And Adjustment
Dashboard instrument, often with two needles, that shows pressure in the primary and secondary service reservoirs.
Chapter 2: Dual Air Systems and Warning Devices
2.1 Dual Air System Circuits
At what pressure level must a low-air warning device activate under the ICBC guide?
Gauges Warnings And Controls
Find five hidden terms in a grid of letters.
Term Search
Why is the first (supply) reservoir called the "wet tank"?
What should a driver do if the low-air warning activates while driving?
Audible low-air warning that may sound along with a dashboard light when pressure falls below 60 p.s.i.
What does the reservoir pressure gauge tell the driver?
In a dual air brake system, which axle brakes does the primary circuit usually control, and which does the secondary control?
Dual Air Systems
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