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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.

  • Véhicule lourd
  • Alberta
  • 60 questions
  • Vérifié le 10 octobre 2026

En bref

L’examen officiel comporte 30 questions. Pour réussir : 25 of 30; the test ends after 6 wrong answers. Il n’y a pas de limite de temps. Organisé par : Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors; test at registry agents. Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 60 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 10 octobre 2026.

À lire avant de vous entraînerCommencez par le guide « Alberta Air Brake (Q) Study Guide » : des notes en langage clair, des schémas et les chiffres à retenir.

  1. Question 1 sur 25

    In Alberta, who needs a Q (air brake) endorsement?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

  2. Question 2 sur 25

    Which licence requires the Q endorsement before it can be issued?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Class 1

    A Class 1 licence cannot be issued until you have the air brake endorsement.

  3. Question 3 sur 25

    Which vehicle does NOT need a Q endorsement in Alberta?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. A single-motor farm vehicle

    Single-motor farm vehicles are exempt, but a farm combination that needs Class 1 still requires the endorsement.

  4. Question 4 sur 25

    A farmer applies for Class 1 to drive a farm-registered tractor-trailer. Does the farmer need air brake training?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

  5. Question 5 sur 25

    Where do you take the classroom training for the Alberta Air Brake Program?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. At a licensed driver training school

    Classroom and practical training are given by licensed driver training schools.

  6. Question 6 sur 25

    How long is the minimum classroom session in the Alberta Air Brake Program?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 6.5 hours

    The classroom session is at least 6.5 hours.

  7. Question 7 sur 25

    Which manual does each student in the Alberta Air Brake Program receive?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Air Brake Manual: A Guide for Students

    Each student gets the Air Brake Manual: A Guide for Students.

  8. Question 8 sur 25

    What happens in the practical training part of the program?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

  9. Question 9 sur 25

    How long do you have to complete the one-on-one practical assessment?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 15 minutes

    The practical assessment on the Air Brake Practical Test form has a 15-minute time limit.

  10. Question 10 sur 25

    What do you receive when you pass the practical assessment?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

  11. Question 11 sur 25

    Where do you take the air brake knowledge test in Alberta?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. At any Alberta registry agent

    Take your Notice to any registry agent to write the knowledge test.

  12. Question 12 sur 25

    How many questions are on the Alberta air brake knowledge test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 30 multiple-choice questions

    The test has 30 multiple-choice questions.

  13. Question 13 sur 25

    How many correct answers do you need to pass the Alberta air brake knowledge test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 25

    You need 25 correct answers out of 30.

  14. Question 14 sur 25

    When does the Alberta air brake knowledge test end automatically?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. After 6 incorrect answers

    The test ends automatically after 6 incorrect answers.

  15. Question 15 sur 25

    Is there a time limit on the Alberta air brake knowledge test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. No

    There is no time limit and no limit on the number of attempts.

  16. Question 16 sur 25

    In which languages is the Alberta air brake knowledge test offered?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. English only

    The electronic test is in English only. Paper and translated versions are not offered.

  17. Question 17 sur 25

    You fail the air brake knowledge test. When can you try again?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. On a different day

    Retests must be taken on a different day.

  18. Question 18 sur 25

    You fail the practical air brake assessment. What is allowed?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. One reassessment, on a different day, before more training

    One practical reassessment is allowed, on a different day, before additional training is required.

  19. Question 19 sur 25

    Do you need a road test to get the Q endorsement?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. No

    A practical road test is not required for the air brake endorsement.

  20. Question 20 sur 25

    How often must you renew the Q endorsement?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. It has no renewal requirement

    The air brake endorsement has no renewal requirement.

  21. Question 21 sur 25

    What licence do you need to take the air brake knowledge test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. A valid Alberta driver's licence that is not suspended

    You need a valid Alberta driver's licence. Suspended licences are not eligible.

  22. Question 22 sur 25

    Who may be allowed to take the air brake tests without the classroom and practical training?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

  23. Question 23 sur 25

    When did the Alberta Air Brake Program begin?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. November 1990

    The program was established in November 1990 to train drivers to use air brakes safely.

  24. Question 24 sur 25

    During the air brake trip test, by what pressure should the low air warning be on?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 60 psi

    The Commercial Driver's Guide says the low air warning should be on by 60 psi.

  25. Question 25 sur 25

    As you lower the air pressure during the trip test, at what pressure should the park control valve pop out?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Between 20 and 45 psi

    The park control valve should pop out between 20 and 45 psi, applying the spring brakes.

À savoir avant l’examen

  • 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.

Questions fréquentes

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.

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