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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 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 test. The test consists of 25 multiple choice questions. To pass, the applicant must answer at least 20 questions correctly. Test questions come from the Florida CDL Handbook. Questions come from chapters 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

7. During an applied leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a double 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 double combination vehicle should have a leakage rate no higher than 4 psi in a minute during an applied leakage test.

8. The air pressure in a dual air brake system should build from 85 to 100 psi within:

Two minutes.

15 seconds.

10 minutes.

45 seconds.

When inspecting a vehicle with a dual air brake system, you should wait for air pressure to build from 85 to 100 psi in both the primary and secondary systems. This should take about 45 seconds.

9. The service brake system:

Applies and releases the brakes when you press the brake pedal while driving normally.

Applies and releases the parking brakes.

Applies and releases the emergency brake.

Applies and releases the axle brake.

Air brakes consists of three separate braking systems: the service brake system, the parking brake system, and the emergency brake system. The service brake system applies and releases the brakes when you use the brake pedal while driving normally.

10. Air tank drains:

Allow rain water to enter the tank.

Are used to drain water and compressor oil from the air tank.

Should never be opened.

Must remain open during transit.

In an air brake system, the air storage tanks must be drained to remove accumulated water and compressor oil. Failing to do so can cause damage. Manually operated drains should be used at the end of each day of driving.

11. When only the tractor is equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS):

There is a decreased risk of jackknifing.

There is an increased risk of jackknifing.

The brakes will not work as effectively as they would without ABS.

The brakes will become more sensitive.

If a tractor is equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) but the trailer is not, the risk of jackknifing will be reduced and the driver should still be able to maintain steering control. If only the trailer is equipped with ABS, it is less likely that the trailer will swing out to one side.