Alberta Class 2 study plan
Alberta Class 2 · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Air brake system knowledge
Map the full air brake system into a labeled flow diagram from compressor to slack adjusters, writing each component's function in your own words
Explain the difference between service, parking, and emergency brake circuits aloud without notes
Define 25 air brake terms (governor cut-in/cut-out, reservoir, treadle valve, relay valve, quick release valve, spring brake, etc.) on flashcards
Trace what happens during a normal brake application and during a trailer breakaway, step by step
Your checkpoint
Hand-drawn air brake system diagram with all major components labeled plus a one-page written explanation of the breakaway sequence
Air brake system knowledge
Perform the standard air brake leak-down and compressor build-up checks on paper, listing each step, gauge reading, and pass/fail threshold
Describe the low-pressure warning device test and the spring brake (parking brake) release test in sequence
List 10 common air brake defects a driver must catch in a pre-trip inspection and state the corrective action for each
Answer 40 practice air brake questions and log every miss with the reason it was wrong
Your checkpoint
Written air brake inspection checklist with pass/fail numbers that you can recite from memory, plus a scored 40-question practice set at 85% or better
Commercial vehicle operation and vehicle inspection
Build a complete pre-trip inspection sequence for a tractor-trailer, grouping checks by zone (engine compartment, cab, lights, walk-around, brake test)
Identify 20 out-of-service defects and explain why each grounds the vehicle
Describe coupling and uncoupling procedures in order, including the tug test and landing gear steps
Explain safe operating practices for hills, curves, and highway merges in a heavy vehicle
Your checkpoint
Full written pre-trip inspection script with all zones in order, performed aloud once end-to-end in under 30 minutes
Commercial vehicle operation and vehicle inspection & Loads, vehicle weights and safety responsibilities
Calculate gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight, and axle group limits for three sample load scenarios
Explain weight distribution and the effect of improper loading on steering and braking
List cargo securement requirements for common loads (aggregate, lumber, steel, equipment) with the number of tiedowns needed
Describe how to inspect loads and securement before and during a trip
Your checkpoint
Three worked weight-calculation problems with correct totals and a one-page cargo securement summary covering five load types
Loads, vehicle weights and safety responsibilities
Explain hours-of-service limits, logbook or electronic logging requirements, and daily inspection reporting duties
Describe driver responsibilities for vehicle condition, defect reporting, and record keeping
Summarize the consequences of overweight, unsecured, or improperly placarded loads
Explain permit and dimension limits for height, width, and length in general terms
Your checkpoint
One-page driver responsibility summary covering hours of service, defect reporting, and load documentation, self-quizzed to 90%
Alberta driving knowledge (general road rules and safe driving)
Review right-of-way, intersections, lane use, and passing rules and write each rule in a single plain sentence
Explain safe following distance, speed management, and space cushioning for heavy vehicles
Describe handling of railway crossings, school zones, emergency vehicles, and construction zones
Answer 50 general knowledge practice questions and log every miss with the rule involved
Your checkpoint
Scored 50-question general knowledge set at 85% or better with a written list of every missed rule
Alberta driving knowledge (general road rules and safe driving) & Commercial vehicle operation and vehicle inspection
Explain fatigue management, defensive driving, and hazard perception for long-haul driving
Practice the pre-trip inspection aloud twice, timing each run and tightening weak zones
Review all four domains with 60 mixed practice questions and log misses by domain
Re-drill every flashcard and diagram from weeks 1-3
Your checkpoint
Mixed 60-question practice test scored at 85% or better with a domain-by-domain error tally
Alberta driving knowledge (general road rules and safe driving) & Commercial vehicle operation and vehicle inspection & Air brake system knowledge & Loads, vehicle weights and safety responsibilities
Take two full-length timed mock exams covering all four domains and score each
Review every missed question from both mocks and rewrite the underlying rule or procedure
Recite the air brake inspection and pre-trip inspection from memory one final time
Rest and confirm exam logistics, documents, and test-day plan
Your checkpoint
Two completed timed mock exams, both at 85% or better, with a corrected error log for every miss
Milestones
Week 2: Air brake diagram reproduced from memory with all major components labeled and the leak-down and build-up check thresholds stated correctly
Week 4: Pre-trip inspection performed aloud end-to-end in under 30 minutes and three weight calculations solved correctly
Week 6: 50-question general knowledge practice set at 85% or better
Week 8: Two full-length timed mock exams both scored at 85% or better across all four domains