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Acknowledgements

This guide is based in part on Air Brakes from the Drivers Seat II by Allan C. Wright and on material from the British
Columbia Air Brake Manual. ICBC gratefully acknowledges the contribution of all parties who have contributed to the
publication of Driving Commercial Vehicles.

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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.