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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. To pass, the applicant must answer at least 20 questions correctly. Test questions come from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Commercial Driver’s Manual. 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

19. When you need to stop in an emergency, you should:

Lock the wheels and skid to a stop.

Stop in a way that keeps your vehicle in a straight line.

Stop in a way that turns your vehicle.

Expect your vehicle to slow down more quickly than usual.

If you need to make an emergency stop, you can use either the controlled braking method or the stab braking method. It's important to brake in a way that keeps your vehicle traveling in a straight line while still allowing you to turn, if necessary.

20. The parking brake should be:

Used whenever you park your vehicle.

Used while driving.

Set when driving in bad weather.

Removed.

The parking brake in a vehicle with air brakes should be used every time the vehicle is parked.

21. Why do you need to drain air tanks regularly?

Because the air gets old and needs to be replaced

Because compressed air contains some water which must be drained from the tanks

To allow for a change in air pressure

To remove bad air from the tanks

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. Tanks must be drained regularly to remove this build-up.

22. 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.

23. What kind of force must emergency brakes use?

Air pressure

Mechanical

Heavy

Electrical

Because air pressure can eventually leak away, the emergency brakes in an air brake system must be held on by mechanical force.

24. How is the parking brake released?

By tapping the brake pedal three times

By pushing in the brake control knob

By starting the vehicle

By tapping the accelerator twice

In vehicles with air brakes, the parking brake is controlled by a knob. The knob is pulled out to apply the brakes, and pushed in to release them.

25. Air tank drains:

Allow rain water to enter the tanks.

Are used to drain water and oil from the tanks.

Should never be opened.

Must remain open while driving.

In an air brake system, the air storage tanks are equipped with drains to allow water and compressor oil to be removed. The water and oil can damage the brakes if left to accumulate in the system.

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