CDL AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST – 01

We know that taking the air brakes test as part of your CDL permit can cause anxiety in even the most confident driver. That is why we designed this free CDL air brakes practice test so that you can practice and get an idea of what types of questions will be asked on the actual test at the DMV. We encourage you to take it as many times as you would like or until you get a perfect score. We hope that this practice test proves helpful as you study for your exam. Please visit us again and take all of our practice exams as often as you would like.

Air Brake Test 01

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Drum brakes work by pressing brake shoes and linings against...?

The tire

The axle

A drum

The wheel rim

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The low air pressure warning signal on an air brake system must come on before the air pressure falls below...?

40 psi

50 PSI

60 psi

70 psi

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You should drain air tanks at the end of...?

Every day

Every week

Every 1000 mile plus trip

Every month

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An air pressure system is fully charged at _____ P.S.I.?

100

125

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The application pressure gauge shows...?

The pressure applied to the brakes

The pressure in the air tanks

The tire pressure

The pressure in the compressor

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Safety relief valves on the first tanks are usually set to open at...?

160 psi

150 psi

140 psi

170 psi

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Foundation brakes can be found on...?

The front wheels

The middle wheels

The rear wheels

Every wheel

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If the spring brakes are on you should push the brake pedal.

Never

Always

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In a wedge brake system, a push rod pushes a wedge directly...?

Against the drum

Between the brake shoes

Against the tire

Onto the rim of the wheel

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Air tanks should be drained to clear them of...?

Oil

Oil and water

Water

Excess air

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When the low air pressure warning light or buzzer comes on, you should...?

Wait for the spring brakes to deploy automatically

Any of these depending on circumstances

Monitor the situation

Stop immediately

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Pumping the brake pedal up and down unnecessarily can result in...?

High air pressure

Any of these

Water entering the tanks

Low air pressure

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Supply pressure gauges on an air brake system tell you...?

The pressure in the compressor

The pressure applied to the brakes

The external air pressure

The pressure in the air tanks

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Air brake systems are three braking systems combined. They are:

Slack adjuster, Parking, Emergency

Service, Parking, Emergency

Parking, Foundation, Controlled braking

Service, Parking, Foundation

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The most common sort of emergency and parking brake on large vehicles is...?

Secondary air

None of these

Springs and secondary air

Springs

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Many vehicles have automatic front wheel limiting valves, which will reduce air to the front brakes unless they are applied with a pressure of greater than...?

40 psi

60 psi

70 psi

50 psi

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The resistance you feel when you push the brake pedal down comes from...?

A spring and air pressure

A spring

The resistance of the road surface

Air pressure

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Emergency brakes and parking brakes on all large vehicles must be operated by...?

Wind resistance

Oil

Mechanical force

Air pressure

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Air compressor governors are programmed to cut out when air pressure reaches around...?

125 psi

145 psi

135 psi

115 psi

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On large buses, it is common for low-pressure warning devices to activate at around...?

70 – 75 psi

65 – 70 psi

80 – 85 PSI

90 – 95 psi

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If application pressure increases without a decrease in speed, you need to...?

Slow down and choose a higher gear

Slow down and choose a lower gear

Remain in the same gear but slow down

Remain in the same gear but speed up

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Brakes can stop working if...?

They get too cold

They are at high altitude

They get too hot

The pedal is pressed too hard

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The air compressor should stop pumping at about ____ P.S.I.

100

125

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Which of these brake systems uses a 'power screw'?

All of these systems

S-cam brakes

Disc brakes

Wedge brakes

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An air compressor governor will resume pumping air to the tanks when tank pressure falls below around...?

100 psi

80 psi

110 psi

90 psi

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Spring brakes are usually fully activated when the air pressure is between...?

30 – 40 psi

10 – 20 psi

0 – 10 psi

20 – 30 psi

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On vehicles made before 1975, if the front brake limiting valve control is switched to 'slippery' the air pressure to the front brakes will be cut by...?

40%

20%

30%

50%

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The stoplights on an air brake system are activated by...?

Air pressure

The driver

Speed sensors

Brake temperature sensors

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When air is pumped into a brake chamber, what is the first thing that happens?

The brake camshaft twists

The brake shoes are forced apart

The slack adjuster moves

The rod is pushed out

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The brake system that applies the use of the brakes when the driver uses the brake pedal is the ______ brake system?

Emergency

Parking

Service

Controlled

Your score is

Study CDL Air Brakes Practice Test and Applying for the for the Air Brake endorsement

When applying for the Air Brake endorsement taking a written test, the first thing to do is to verify that you meet the requirements for sitting for the written test. You should then verify the amount of fees you are required to pay as you apply.

You should then fill up the air brake endorsement written test application then turn it in. Schedule an appointment for the skills test. This should only be done after you are comfortable and ready for the test. To be ready, make sure you read the CDL handbooks and take this CDL air brakes practice test to find out if you’re ready for the actual written test.

There are three types of CDL classes that determine the type of vehicle you may drive and how much you may tow. A Class A CDL class allows you to operate a vehicle with a GCWR of 26,001 if the vehicle you tow weighs more than 10,000 and a Class B CDL allows you to operate a vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds or operate any vehicle towing another vehicle that weighs less than 10,000 GVWR. With a Class C CDL, you can operate a Class C vehicle that transports hazardous materials.

Eligibility for CDL Air Brake Test

You will, of course, need to have some driving skills before you seat for a CDL air brake test. Then you will need to have an understanding of the braking supply system. In this case, you need to understand that air is pumped into the braking supply system from the atmosphere. You should know how it passes through filters and dries before it is stored in the main reservoir.

To be eligible for the CDL air brake test, you should understand how air is maintained and the constant pressure to drive under. The constant pressure is normally around 125 psi. Maintenance will be needed for the pressure mounts at 150 psi.

You should have an understanding of the parking brake. This is a safety feature of an air brake system. This is a spring-actuated brake that prevents the vehicle from moving. It is normally engaged by default. The air that mounts in the braking system pulls the spring open and disengages the brake.

To be eligible for the air brake endorsement on your CDL, you must have the basic knowledge of other parts of a truck that power the brakes other than just the compressed air. It is important to understand that pedals and the gearbox system use compressed air to amplify and assist the input of the driver.

The cost of a CDL air brake endorsement
normally, there is a fee charged by the state Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services for the HAZMAT background record check. The TSA processing fee and the state and federal background checks have been reduced to $88.75. It is also important to understand that there is a fee charged for correcting a CDL or adding an endorsement. However, no charges will apply if you were required to obtain a commercial learner’s permit.