COURSE DESCRIPTION
The minimum learning or licensing age for a Class 3 vehicle is 18 years. Probationary drivers may not apply for a Class 3 license. The bearer of a class 3 license may operate any of the following:
- Any motor vehicle that the holder of a Class 5 license may operate.
- A vehicle with 3 or more axles
- A vehicle with 3 or more axles towing a trailer if the trailer is not equipped with air brakes
- Class 2 or 4 type vehicles without passengers
The benefits of Class 3 driver training are:
- Reduced risk
- Increased confidence
- Reduced stress levels
- Passing information to family and friends
- Greater awareness of the individual’s responsibility with regard to other road users
- Reduced insurance claims
Obtaining a Class 3 Driver’s license is a 5-step program:
| Step 1 | Class 3 written exam (done at any Alberta Registries Agent) | Approximately $17.00 |
| Step 2 | Alberta Air Brake Endorsement* | * |
| Step 3 | Driver Training** | Call for Pricing |
| Step 4 | Class 3 road test | Approximately $150.00 |
| Step 5 | Change license to Class 3 (done at any Alberta Registries Agent). | Approximately $70.00 |
** Class 3 Driver training includes up to 12 hours in the classroom, and 16 hours of truck time (this includes 15 hours of driver training and 1 hour for the road test). The Class 3 Driver training covers the following:
- Pre & Post Trip Inspections
- Off Highway Driving Techniques
- AB Air Brake Endorsement
- Use of Tractor Unit for Road Test
- Pre-Trip Inspections
- Rules & Regulations of the Road
We continually update our Driver Training to meet or exceed Federal and Provincial standards.
Please call Wheels On at 403-343-2799 to inquire about pricing or to book in.
