North Shore Driving School Ltd
    Car Division: 1821 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, BC V7M-2J8  Phone: (604) 988-1138 Toll Free: 1-(866) 988-1138
    Truck Division: 2990 Norland Ave., Burnaby, BC V5B-3A6             Phone: (604) 689-0110 Toll Free: 1-(888) 571-5777
  Serving Greater Vancouver Since 1961

Truck Driver Education Theory Course Content

This page contains the core content of our 8 hour truck theory training course for Class 1, 2, and 3. These are the various topics we will cover with you during our training courses.

If you have any questions; please do not hesitate to give us a call at 604-689-0110.

Class 1 & 3 Theory Outline

The following represents the broad topics covered in the classroom theory portion of the Core Program.

Total hours of truck theory training: 8 Hours

Introduction to Tractor-Trailer Operation

  • Control systems

  • Vehicle inspection

Introduction to Basic Control Maneuvers

  • Shifting

  • Backing

  • Coupling

  • Trailer backing

Theory of Operating Combination Vehicles in Traffic

  • Visual search

  • Communication

  • Speed management, Fuel efficient driving

  • Night operation

  • Traffic laws, signs, and signals

  • Extreme driving situations

Advanced Operating Theory

  • Hazard perception

  • Defensive driving

  • Emergency maneuvers

  • Skid control and recovery

  • Stopping distances

Vehicle Maintenance Theory

  • Vehicle systems - engines, turbos, clutches, transmissions, engine brakes

  • Preventative maintenance and servicing

  • Diagnosing and reporting malfunctions

The Professional Driver and the Law

  • Vehicle registration, permits, and logbooks

  • National Safety Code

  • Weight scales

  • Inter provincial trucking

  • Dangerous goods

  • Load security

  • Mountain operating procedures