Alberta Air Brake (Q) Practice Test 2026
Alberta drivers need the Q endorsement before driving any vehicle with air brakes. After the Air Brake Program course and practical assessment, you write a 30-question knowledge test at a registry agent. These original questions follow Alberta sources.
Quick answer
The Alberta air brake (Q endorsement) knowledge test has 30 questions. Pass mark: 25 of 30; the test ends after 6 wrong answers. There is no time limit. It is run by Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors; test at registry agents. Practise here for free with 60 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 10, 2026.
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Question 1 of 25
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Answer: B. Drivers of Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 vehicles that have air brakes
Drivers of any licence class need the Q endorsement before operating a vehicle with air brakes.
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Question 2 of 25
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Answer: A. Class 1
A Class 1 licence cannot be issued until you have the air brake endorsement.
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Question 3 of 25
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Answer: C. A single-motor farm vehicle
Single-motor farm vehicles are exempt, but a farm combination that needs Class 1 still requires the endorsement.
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Question 4 of 25
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Answer: B. Yes, Class 1 applicants must show air brake training
Class 1 applicants must show proof of air brake training even when the vehicle is registered as a farm vehicle.
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Question 5 of 25
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Answer: D. At a licensed driver training school
Classroom and practical training are given by licensed driver training schools.
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Question 6 of 25
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Answer: D. 6.5 hours
The classroom session is at least 6.5 hours.
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Question 7 of 25
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Answer: A. Air Brake Manual: A Guide for Students
Each student gets the Air Brake Manual: A Guide for Students.
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Question 8 of 25
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Answer: D. A 15-minute demonstration, then you practise the pre-trip twice
Practical training is a 15-minute demonstration followed by two practice pre-trip inspections.
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Question 9 of 25
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Answer: A. 15 minutes
The practical assessment on the Air Brake Practical Test form has a 15-minute time limit.
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Question 10 of 25
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Answer: B. A Notice of Air Brake Program Completion
Passing gives you a Notice of Air Brake Program Completion, which you take to a registry agent for the knowledge test.
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Question 11 of 25
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Answer: A. At any Alberta registry agent
Take your Notice to any registry agent to write the knowledge test.
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Question 12 of 25
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Answer: C. 30 multiple-choice questions
The test has 30 multiple-choice questions.
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Question 13 of 25
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Answer: A. 25
You need 25 correct answers out of 30.
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Question 14 of 25
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Answer: A. After 6 incorrect answers
The test ends automatically after 6 incorrect answers.
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Question 15 of 25
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Answer: C. No
There is no time limit and no limit on the number of attempts.
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Question 16 of 25
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Answer: C. English only
The electronic test is in English only. Paper and translated versions are not offered.
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Question 17 of 25
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Answer: C. On a different day
Retests must be taken on a different day.
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Question 18 of 25
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Answer: D. One reassessment, on a different day, before more training
One practical reassessment is allowed, on a different day, before additional training is required.
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Question 19 of 25
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Answer: A. No
A practical road test is not required for the air brake endorsement.
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Question 20 of 25
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Answer: C. It has no renewal requirement
The air brake endorsement has no renewal requirement.
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Question 21 of 25
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Answer: C. A valid Alberta driver's licence that is not suspended
You need a valid Alberta driver's licence. Suspended licences are not eligible.
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Question 22 of 25
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Answer: C. Some qualified mechanics and vehicle inspection technicians
Some heavy equipment and truck mechanics and inspection technicians may challenge the tests. Eligibility is confirmed with Examinations and Licensing.
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Question 23 of 25
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Answer: D. November 1990
The program was established in November 1990 to train drivers to use air brakes safely.
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Question 24 of 25
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Answer: C. 60 psi
The Commercial Driver's Guide says the low air warning should be on by 60 psi.
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Question 25 of 25
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Answer: C. Between 20 and 45 psi
The park control valve should pop out between 20 and 45 psi, applying the spring brakes.
Keyboard: 1–4 to answer, Enter for the next question.
The real test: 25 of 30; the test ends after 6 wrong answers
What to know before the test
- The knowledge test has 30 multiple-choice questions. You need 25 correct, and it ends automatically after 6 wrong answers.
- The test is electronic and in English only, with no time limit and no limit on attempts. Retests are on a different day.
- Before the test, you complete at least 6.5 hours of classroom training at a licensed driver training school and a 15-minute practical assessment.
- Single-motor farm vehicles do not need the Q endorsement, but a farm combination that needs a Class 1 licence does.
- No road test is needed, and the endorsement has no renewal requirement.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Alberta air brake test?
30 multiple-choice questions. You need 25 correct, and the test ends after 6 wrong answers.
Is the Alberta air brake test timed?
No. There is no time limit and no limit on attempts, but each retest must be on a different day.
How do I get the Q endorsement?
Take the classroom and practical training at a licensed driver training school, pass the practical assessment, then take your Notice of Air Brake Program Completion to a registry agent and pass the knowledge test.
Does the Q endorsement expire?
No. The air brake endorsement has no renewal requirement.