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Compressed air
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Outside air
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Non-compressed air
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Arkansas CDL Permit Test - Air Brakes
(From the 2020 Arkansas CDL driver handbook)
| Number of questions: | 25 |
| Passing score: | 20 |
Directions:
This endorsement is required for driving a vehicle with air brakes. To receive this endorsement, applicants must pass a written test. The test consists of 25 multiple choice questions. Each question has three or four answer choices. To pass, the applicant must answer at least 20 questions correctly. Test questions come from the Arkansas Commercial Driver License Manual. Questions come from the chapter covering: Air Brakes. The Air Brakes endorsement may be used with the Class A, B or C CDL.
Passing grade —
5 or fewer errors
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1.
What do air brakes use to make the brakes work?
2.
Using an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS):
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Shortens stopping distance.
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Shortens brake response time.
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Provides less control.
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Provides more control.
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3.
The safety valve located on the first tank opens:
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Regularly.
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If there is too little pressure.
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If there is too much pressure.
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After every stop.
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4.
To make a stop in a vehicle equipped with air brakes, the driver should:
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Press the brake pedal down.
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Lift the brake pedal up.
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Pull out the air brake knob.
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5.
Emergency brakes:
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Are not required on trucks.
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Are only required on trailers.
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Are required on tractors.
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Are optional.
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6.
If the low air pressure warning signal comes on, you should:
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Continue driving, but have the brakes repaired within a week.
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Pull over and inspect the brakes.
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Phone a mechanic while driving.
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