Air Brakes Course
An important skill set to have if you would like a career in the trucking industry is the knowledge and operation of air brakes. Since most commercial vehicles use air brakes, enrolling in an air brakes course is critical to your success as a truck driver. In fact, in order to pass your MTO certification, you will need to pass a section of the test that is specifically focused on air brakes. That is why at Trukademy, we have an entire course dedicated to them.
Air brakes training options
When you enroll in Trukademy, you may take air brake training as part of your general certification, but for those students who may already have their commercial driver’s license but not their air brakes certification, they may take the air brakes course on its own.
Training is conducted in both the classroom as well as in vehicle and our expert instructors will do everything they can to help you gain competence in every aspect of operating air brakes. While it is possible to gain some knowledge through independent study, this is not comparable to instruction from a real expert and getting experience behind the wheel.
What to expect in the air brakes course
At Trukademy, our air brakes course will give you a comprehensive overview of both single as well as dual air brake systems. The course includes instruction on conducting a pre-trip inspection which includes how to inspect air brakes and test them for any leaks.
The course also covers how to use air brakes properly with the ABS as well as without it. Additionally, you will gain other important knowledge such as how to calculate how much distance you require to stop, how to perform emergency braking as well as how to check for air pressure changes in the air brakes system.
In short, the course will give you everything you need to pass the written and practical portions of the MTO test.
Why learn with Trukademy?
Trukademy offers several advantages to our students including being able to learn from some of the best instructors using the most up to date technology. Additionally, because we know that many of our students have other life commitments, we offer flexible scheduling and payments options in order to remove as many barriers as possible to gain a successful trucking career.
If you are interested in enrolling in the air brakes course at Trukademy – or in any of our other courses, give us a call today.
