Preping for the Class 1
By Kilted1. Filed in Preping for the new Career |
Been a while since I had to do any studying…picked up the drivers handbook and air brake manual the other day
Dove right into the Air Brake..figured that would be the hardest to learn…. was quite easy to pick up the majority of it… just need to get the steps down for doing the adjustments..hard to do without actually seeing/doing it first.
I have to say getting prepared for the written portion of the licence is not a cheap undergoing, the fee for this, that and the fee on the fee is a bit ridicoulous…. a typical Class 1 fee breakdown is as follows:
Drivers handbook/Air Brake Manual/Drivers Abstract: $28.75
Class 1 Medical: $50 (form is free at SNB 
)
Class 1 written test: $28.25 (must be booked and completed/pass prior to starting your course)
Criminal Search by RCMP: This can be $20 depending on what office you go to
Upgrade Licence at Motor Vehicle: $20
TOWES Testing (another must before starting the course) now in my past job I created similar knowledge checks, check for understanding or tests..however you want to put it….after completing the test in under 1hour, I understand the “why” but dam $113 to see if I can read through a booklet and pick out a few answers.
So with my Medical and Written test booked I will have $190.50 out of pocket and have yet to step foot in a classroom or truck cab.
Wonder how much more expenses will “pop up” along the way.