Free mini-course ยท No sign-up needed
Air Brake Check
Tap through an air brake system part by part, then watch the daily air brake check play out step by step: the gauge, the warnings, the governor and the pushrod. Finish with a short test.
- About 12 minutes
- Free certificate when you pass
- Phone, tablet or computer
No account or payment needed. Pass the 8-question test with 80% to get your certificate by email.
What you'll learn
- Name the main parts of an air brake system and what each one does
- Follow the steps of the daily air brake check and the pressures to look for
- Watch the low air warning, governor cut-out and cut-in, and air loss test play out on the gauge
- Recognize when a reading means the vehicle should not be driven
What's inside
- 1. Know the parts5 min
- 2. The daily check, animated7 min
- Knowledge test8 questions
Good to know: this certificate shows you completed a free mini-course. It is not operator training. Employers remain responsible for training, evaluating and authorizing operators under the occupational health and safety rules that apply to them.
Ready for the full course?
The full Air Brake course goes further, with the supply and service systems, spring brakes, brake adjustment and the full pre-trip inspection, plus practice questions for the knowledge test.
Training a crew?
Send this free course to your whole crew before the season starts. For full training, every learner gets their own login, certificate and record on file, with team pricing from 5 seats.