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Alberta Class 1–4 overview

Alberta Class 1–4 flashcards

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  1. Commercial licence classes and requirements · Definitions (p. 8)

    Definitions (p. 8) — key rule 1

    A full air brake system uses an engine-driven compressor; air travels through hoses, reservoirs and valves to every foundation brake.

  2. Commercial licence classes and requirements · Definitions (p. 8)

    Definitions (p. 8) — key rule 2

    To drive a vehicle with air to all foundation brakes you need a Class 1 licence or a "Q" (air brake) endorsement; a learner is the only exception.

  3. Commercial licence classes and requirements · Definitions (p. 8)

    Air over hydraulic

    some axles have air-actuated brakes and some have hydraulic brakes; it also needs a Q endorsement or a Class 1 licence.

  4. Commercial licence classes and requirements · Definitions (p. 8)

    Air actuated hydraulic (air-assisted)

    the compressor only boosts a hydraulic system on every wheel; no Q endorsement is needed for this type.

  5. Commercial licence classes and requirements · Definitions (p. 8)

    Definitions (p. 8) — key rule 5

    The Q endorsement can be added to any licence class after the driver completes an approved Alberta air brake course through an authorized organization.

  6. Commercial licence classes and requirements · Definitions (p. 8)

    Definitions (p. 8) — key rule 6

    An ambulance is an emergency vehicle built to carry injured people and fitted with rescue or first aid equipment.

  7. Commercial licence classes and requirements · Definitions (p. 8)

    Definitions (p. 8) — key rule 7

    An axle is a shaft on which two or more wheels turn.

  8. Commercial licence classes and requirements · Definitions (p. 8)

    Definitions (p. 8) — key rule 8

    Under the Traffic Safety Act, a bus is a commercial vehicle designed to carry 11 or more people, counting the driver, and used to transport people.

  9. Commercial licence classes and requirements · Definitions (p. 9)

    Definitions (p. 9) — key rule 1

    The "S" condition code (school bus endorsement) goes on a licence after the driver completes the School Bus Driver Improvement Program.

  10. Commercial licence classes and requirements · Definitions (p. 9)

    Definitions (p. 9) — key rule 2

    A semi-trailer has axles only at or near the rear, is supported at the front by the tractor or the trailer ahead, and connects by a kingpin and fifth wheel.

FAQ

Alberta Class 1–4 flashcards: questions

Where do these flashcards come from?

Each of the 657 cards is one point from our study notes, which we write from the official Commercial Driver's Guide. The front names the rule; the back states it. Nothing on the cards is added beyond those notes.

How should I use the flashcards?

Read the front, answer in your head, then flip. Choose "Got it" only if you knew it; otherwise choose "Review again". At the end, go through the "Review again" cards once more, or pick a single topic from the list to focus on it.

Is my progress saved?

Yes, on this device only. Cards marked "Review again" stay in the "Needs review" list, and every card you rate counts towards your topic map on the exam overview. Nothing is sent to us with your name; you can clear it from the overview page.

Are flashcards enough to pass the Alberta Class 1–4 test?

No. Flashcards help you remember the rules, but the test asks multiple-choice questions. Use our practice tests and mock exams as well, and study the official material from Government of Alberta.

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