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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 four answer choices. To pass, the applicant must answer at least 20 questions correctly. Test questions come from the New Jersey Commercial Driver Guide. 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

7. Using an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS):

Shortens stopping distance.

Shortens brake response time.

Provides less control.

Provides more control.

An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) helps prevent wheel lockup during hard braking. While it provides better control, it does not necessarily shorten a vehicle's stopping distance.

8. To inspect slack adjusters on S-cam brakes, you need to:

Park on a hill and test the brakes.

Put on gloves and push in the slack adjusters.

Remove the drum and look inside.

Chock the wheels and disengage the parking brake.

Check each slack adjuster after parking on level ground, setting wheel chocks, and disengaging the parking brake. Pull the slack adjusters to make sure they do not move more than about one inch from where the push rod is attached. If they move more than one inch, they may be out of adjustment and will need to be fixed.

9. If the low pressure warning light comes on while you are driving:

Braking will only be possible if there is still enough air in the tanks.

You can apply the brakes 14 times before the air in the system runs out.

You should continue to drive normally and check the brake system when it is convenient.

You should stay at least 100 feet away from other vehicles.

When driving a vehicle with air brakes, if the low air pressure warning light comes on, it is important for you to stop and safely park your vehicle as soon as possible. There may be a leak in the system. Controlled braking will remain possible only as long as there is enough air left in the tanks.

10. Water and compressor oil are usually found in the compressed air within an air brake system. Water and compressor oil:

Are necessary for the proper function of the air brake system.

Should be added if low.

Should be removed regularly.

Are not concerns.

Compressed air in an air brake system usually contains a certain amount of water and compressor oil. The water and oil can damage the brakes if left to accumulate in the system. Manually operated air tank drains must be opened daily to remove this build-up.

11. Truck tractors with air brakes that were built on or after March 1, 1997 are equipped with:

An extra set of brakes.

Voice-activated brakes.

Cruise control.

Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS).

Truck tractors with air brakes that were manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 are required to be equipped with Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS). ABS is required in any other type of vehicle with air brakes that was manufactured on or after March 1, 1998.

12. A tank endorsement is:

Only required when transporting gases.

Only required when transporting liquids.

Required to transport both liquids and gases.

Optional when transporting hazardous materials.

Subject to certain conditions, a tank endorsement is required to operate a tank vehicle that is used to haul either liquids or gases.

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