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The brakes may not work.
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The brakes may squeak more than usual.
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The brakes will brake unevenly.
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California CDL Permit Test - Air Brakes
(From the 2020 California 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 test. The test consists of 25 multiple choice questions. Each question has three answer choices. To pass, the applicant must answer at least 20 questions correctly. Test questions come from the California Commercial Driver Handbook. Questions come from chapters 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.
Using the brakes creates heat. If too much heat is produced:
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What do air brakes use to make the brakes work?
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Compressed air
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Outside air
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Non-compressed air
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3.
What is removed when an air tank is drained?
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Water and oil
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Ammonia
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Liquid cleaners
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4.
What do the two systems of a dual air brake system share?
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Hoses
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An air compressor
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Air tanks
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5.
If the low air pressure warning signal comes on in a vehicle with air brakes, the driver should:
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Test the brakes while driving, but continue driving if nothing seems wrong.
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Immediately stop driving.
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Drive with the hazard lights activated.
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6.
Air tank drains:
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Should not be used in cold weather.
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Are helpful to remove water and oil from the air tanks.
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Are used to move air to the brakes.
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