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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

13. The most common type of foundation brake used is the:

S-cam drum brake.

C-cam drum brake.

G-cam disc brake.

P-cam disc brake.

The most common type of foundation brake is an s-cam drum brake.

14. In a dual air brake system:

Each system has separate air tanks, hoses, and lines.

The systems share air tanks, but each has its own separate hoses and lines.

Each system uses the same lines and hoses.

One system is the main braking system and a second system is ready to be used if the first one fails.

A dual air brake system is made up of two separate air brake systems. The systems share a single set of brake controls, but each has its own air tanks, hoses, and lines.

15. When operating a vehicle with a dual brake system, a driver should:

Let the vehicle warm up before driving to ensure that fuel reaches the engine.

Wait to begin driving until the air compressor builds up a minimum pressure of 100 psi in both the primary and secondary systems.

Begin driving just after the vehicle starts.

Pump the pedal about 20 times to build pressure, then begin driving.

Before driving a vehicle with a dual air system, allow time for the air compressor to build up a minimum pressure of 100 psi in both the primary and secondary systems.

16. In cold weather, an alcohol evaporator should be checked and filled:

Once a week.

Every day.

Every hour.

Once a month.

An alcohol evaporator can help prevent ice from building up in an air brake system. In cold weather, the evaporator should be checked and refilled every day.

17. What can happen if the air pressure gets too low in an air brake system?

The brakes may squeak.

The brakes may not work.

The brakes may be sluggish.

The brakes will be very sensitive.

Pressing and releasing the brake pedal unnecessarily can let air out faster than the compressor can replace it, reducing the available air pressure. If the air pressure in an air brake system gets too low, the brakes will no longer work.

18. What is a wig wag?

A type of warning system

A tube used to move air from the compressor to the tanks

A noise made by air brakes when used

A part within the braking unit that allows air to move freely

A wig wag is a type of low air pressure warning device in an air brake system. It drops a mechanical arm into the driver's view when the air pressure in the tanks falls below 60 psi.

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