About the course
What this course covers.
An air brake system is reliable until a driver stops understanding it - and then a circuit failure, a brake out of adjustment, or a misread gauge becomes a vehicle that will not stop in time. This refresher takes a driver back through the system components, the circuits, and the safe-operation practices that keep the brakes doing their job.
The course reviews the basic principles of braking and the difference between hydraulic and air brakes, brake lag, and how vehicle speed and weight affect stopping distance. It works through the air brake system components and the supply, service, and park brake circuits, the tractor and trailer air and brake circuits, brake system failures, air brake operation and adjustment, and the foundation brakes. It finishes with driving tips - braking safely, auxiliary retarders, and driving on icy roads - and the air brake inspection.
Companies use the course as a refresher for drivers who already hold air brake training, to keep the knowledge current and give a documented training record.
Pass mark 80%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
4 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
The air brake system
An overview of the air brake system, the principles of braking, and the difference between hydraulic and air brakes.
The circuits
The supply, service, and park brake circuits, and the tractor and trailer air and brake circuits.
Failures and adjustment
Brake system failures, the foundation brakes, and air brake operation and adjustment.
Driving and inspection
Braking safely, auxiliary retarders, driving on icy roads, and the air brake inspection.
Developed to meet Canadian and provincial standards
What every course includes
Printable and mailed certificates
Digital wallet and wall-sized certificates print the moment the course is passed.
Standards compliant
Built on Canadian federal and provincial legislation, safety standards, and industry best practice.
Self-paced
Unlimited access to the training material. Pause and resume the course any time.
Live student support
Real support is available seven days a week if a learner gets stuck.
Unlimited exam attempts
The exam can be retaken until the learner reaches a passing grade.
Record of training
Training records are stored securely for three years and pulled on demand from the account.
What learners say
Trusted by Canadian crews
A good refresher for drivers who got their air brakes years ago. The circuits and system-failures sections are where knowledge tends to fade.
Wayne H.
Fleet Manager
Useful for keeping driver knowledge current and documented. The inspection and adjustment content is the practical part.
Megan L.
Carrier Safety Officer
Solid review. The icy-road braking tips were a worthwhile reminder heading into winter.
Rick T.
Commercial Driver
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- Drivers who already hold air brake training
- Commercial vehicle and fleet drivers
- Carriers refreshing driver knowledge
- Supervisors maintaining a documented driver training record
- Any company that runs air-brake-equipped vehicles
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Explain the principles of braking and how air brakes differ from hydraulic brakes
- Describe the supply, service, and park brake circuits
- Recognise air brake system failures
- Carry out air brake operation, adjustment, and inspection
- Apply safe braking practices, including on icy roads
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $49.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, code ONTRACK10 takes 10 percent off at checkout. Training more than two or three people is cheaper through a free On-Track Safety corporate account, which also tracks every certificate and renewal date for you. Move the slider to see the difference.
- Free corporate account, no setup fee
- 20 percent off every course for the first three months
- Automatic certificate and expiry tracking for your whole team
Team pricing
What it costs to train your crew
Individual purchases
One seat at a time, list price
$249.95
Individually with code ONTRACK10
10% off, applied at checkout
$224.96
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$199.96
A corporate account saves you
$49.99
on 5 seats of Air Brake Refresher
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
A pass mark of 80 percent is required to complete the course. On completion the driver downloads and prints a certificate of completion. The course is a refresher and does not replace a provincial air brake endorsement where one is required.
- Fully online and self-paced - about 60 minutes of content
- A refresher for drivers who already hold air brake training
- Mobile-friendly - start on a laptop, finish on a phone
- Instant access as soon as the course is purchased
- Pass mark is 80 percent
Why it matters for compliance
Air brake endorsement requirements are set provincially and a refresher does not replace the provincial endorsement where one is required. This course keeps a driver's air brake knowledge current and provides a documented training record that supports a carrier's National Safety Code program.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
How much does the Air Brake Refresher course cost?
- The course is 49.99 CAD per seat. Use code ONTRACK10 at checkout for 10 percent off an individual purchase, or set up a free On-Track Safety corporate account for 20 percent off every course for the first three months when training drivers.
How long does the course take?
- The course is about 60 minutes of content and is fully self-paced, so a driver can complete it in a single session.
Does the certificate expire?
- The certificate of completion does not carry an expiry date. Many carriers refresh air brake knowledge periodically as part of their driver training program.
Does this course give me an air brake endorsement?
- No. Air brake endorsement requirements are set by each province. This course is a refresher to keep a driver's air brake knowledge current; it does not replace the provincial endorsement where one is required.
Who is the course for?
- It is built as a refresher for drivers who already hold air brake training, and for carriers who want to keep driver knowledge current with a documented record.
Get your team trained, on the record.
Enrol one person now, or set up a free corporate account and train the whole crew at 20 percent off with every certificate tracked for you.