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Air Brakes

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.. Read More

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 Connecticut 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.

Number of Question 25

Passing Score 20

19. During an applied leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a single vehicle with air brakes is:

3 psi in one minute.

6 psi in one minute.

8 psi in one minute.

4 psi in one minute.

It is important to know the maximum air loss rate that is safe for your specific vehicle. A single vehicle with air brakes should have a leakage rate no higher than 3 psi in a minute during an applied leakage test.

20. To ensure normal stopping power, drivers of vehicles equipped with a front brake limiting valve should:

Set the control to normal.

Set the control to the off position.

Set the control to neutral.

Keep the control at the halfway mark.

Some pre-1975 vehicles have a front brake limiting valve, which has "normal" and "slippery" settings. The idea behind these valves was to limit the air pressure available to the front brakes when driving on slippery surfaces, and thereby reduce the danger of a front-wheel skid. Studies have found that this is not actually a concern, so if your vehicle has a front brake limiting valve, leave it in the "normal" position.

21. A low air pressure warning signal:

Is not recommended on vehicles with air brakes.

Is required on vehicles with air brakes.

Is optional on vehicles with air brakes.

Any vehicle with air brakes must be equipped with a low air pressure warning signal.

22. To use the stab braking method in an emergency situation, you should:

Apply the brakes completely until the wheels lock up, release the brakes until the wheels start rolling, then repeat the process.

Apply the brakes about halfway, but keep the wheels rolling.

Fully apply the brakes, let the wheels lock up, and hold the brake pedal down, keeping the wheels locked until the vehicle stops.

Apply the emergency brake.

The stab braking method for emergency stops involves fully applying the brakes until they lock up. The brakes are then released until the wheels start rolling, then the process is repeated.

23. While driving downhill, you should brake until you reach a speed that is ____ below your safe speed, then release the brake pedal.

5 mph

10 mph

15 mph

20 mph

While driving downhill, you should hold down the brake pedal until your vehicle reaches a speed 5 mph below your safe speed, then release the brake pedal. Repeat this process.

24. During an applied leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a triple combination vehicle is:

10 psi in a minute.

8 psi in a minute.

6 psi in a minute.

4 psi in a minute.

It is important to know the maximum air loss rate that is safe for your specific vehicle. A triple combination should have a leakage rate no higher than 6 psi in a minute during an applied leakage test.

25. Brakes may get out of adjustment:

If they are too hot.

In colder weather.

If they are used.

If they get wet.

Brakes can get out of adjustment quickly, especially if they are used to the point of overheating. Brake adjustment should be checked frequently.

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