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Alberta Air Brake (Q Endorsement) Knowledge Test
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Confirm Alberta Q RulesYou are here
Learn the course path, 30-question format, 25-correct passing score (83.33%), no time limit, English-only testing, retests on a different day, fees, and exceptions.
Master Air Supply and Warnings
Drill compressor build-up, governor cut-out/cut-in, reservoirs, gauges, and the 60 PSI low-air warning response.
Practice Trip Inspection Numbers
Memorize trailer supply and park-valve pop-out ranges, leak limits, spring-brake checks, and brake response steps from the Commercial Driver's Guide.
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Can You Take the AB Air Brake (Q) Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Hold a valid Alberta driver's licence (not suspended)
- •Bring Notice of Air Brake Program Completion forms to a registry agent
- •Pay the government knowledge-test fee and registry service charge
- •Class 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 drivers need the Q endorsement before operating air-brake-equipped vehicles
- •To get a Class 1 licence, complete the air brake endorsement first
AB Air Brake (Q) Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
1-2 weeks typical preparation after the required approved course
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
Unlimited attempts, but retests must be conducted on a different day.
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100 Practice Questions
Original Alberta-focused questions covering Q rules, air supply, warnings, spring brakes, dual systems, adjustment, lag, and trip inspection.
Verified 2026 Details
Format, pass mark, fees, and inspection pressures checked against alberta.ca, the Commercial Driver's Guide, and the July 2026 registry catalogue.
Free Practice
Study before paying the registry knowledge-test government fee and service charge.
Teaching Explanations
Every question includes a correct-answer explanation and feedback for each incorrect option.
What You'll Study
8 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Alberta Q Endorsement Program and Air Brake Fundamentals
3 sections
Chapter 2: The Supply Circuit: Compressor, Governor, Tanks, and Air Dryers
3 sections
Chapter 3: Service Circuits, Control Valves, Gauges, and Low-Air Warnings
3 sections
Chapter 4: The Park Circuit and Tractor/Trailer Circuits
3 sections
Chapter 5: Air System Failures and Emergency Braking
2 sections
Chapter 6: Foundation Brakes and Brake Adjustment
3 sections
Chapter 7: Braking Fundamentals, Driving Techniques, and Brake Management Systems
3 sections
Chapter 8: Vehicle Inspections and the Air Brake Practical Test
4 sections
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AB Air Brake (Q) Exam Details
Alberta Air Brake (Q Endorsement) Knowledge Test
Administered by Government of Alberta (Registry Agents)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Government of Alberta (Registry Agents) content outline
30-question knowledge test, 25-correct pass mark, automatic end after 6 wrong answers, no time limit, English-only electronic testing, retests on a different day, course and practical assessment steps, fees, and farm/technician exceptions.
Compressor operation, governor cut-out 120-135 PSI, cut-in 20-25 PSI below cut-out, build-up 50-90 PSI within 3 minutes at about 1200 RPM, wet tank, draining, air dryer, and safety valve.
Reservoir and application gauges, low-air warning by 60 PSI, safe stop response, no pumping on long grades, pre-descent pressure checks, and yellow/red control identification.
Spring brake operation, park-valve pop-out 20-45 PSI, compounding cautions, dual-circuit redundancy, tractor protection, trailer supply pop-out 40-60 PSI or higher, and hand-valve misuse risks.
S-cam brakes, chambers, slack adjusters, pushrod travel, brake fade, brake balance, lag of about 4/10 second, weight and grade effects, and downgrade control.
Chock and visual checks, tractor protection, park control, supply-circuit build-up and governor checks, applied leak limits (4 PSI power unit + 2 PSI per trailer over 2 minutes), and brake response tests.
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8 Chapters
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