Illinois Air Brakes Practice Test

This is our Illinois Air Brakes Practice Quiz and Practice Test compiled of 25 questions each. Each question is worth four points for a total of 100 possible points. A passing score is 80%.

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Air Brakes CDL Practice Quiz

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Question 1

The supply pressure gauge is used for what purpose?

A	To let you know how much water is in the air tank.
B	To let you know how much oxygen is in the air tanks.
C	None of these.
D	To let you know how much diesel fuel is in the vehicle.

Question 2

Air brake systems are a combination of which three braking systems?

A	The emergency brake system, parking brake system, and foundation brake system.
B	The parking brake system, service brake system, and emergency brake system.
C	The service brake system, manual brake system, and disc brake system.
D	The disc brake system, drum brake system, and foundation brake system.

Question 3

What should you do when you see the low pressure warning?

A	Check your air pressure gauge and drive at highway speeds.
B	Safely bring the automobile to a stop while you still have control over the brakes.
C	Stay calm and wait for the air brakes to come on automatically.
D	Pump the brake pedal hard until you come to a stop.

Question 4

The most common type of foundation brakes are ______ brakes.

A	s-cam drum
B	shoe
C	wedge
D	disc

Question 5

What is a good indication that your truck's single brake system needs to be adjusted?

A	When pressure increases from 50 to 75 psi within three minutes.
B	When pressure increases from 85 to 100 psi within 45 seconds.
C	When the compressor shuts off between 70 to 90 psi.
D	When the governor switch stops between 75 to 90 psi.

Question 6

The safety valve in the air compressor tank should open at ______ psi.

A	150
B	175
C	200
D	125

Question 7

Vehicles equipped with air brakes are required to have a low air pressure warning signal. True or False?

A	False
B	True

Question 8

The air storage tanks are used to hold ______.

A	oxygen and helium
B	nitrogen and oxygen
C	compressed gas
D	compressed air

Question 9

When should the parking brake not be used?

A	When the combined weight of your truckload and vehicle exceeds five tons.
B	When the brakes are hot.
C	When the temperature is below freezing.
D	When the air pressure is low.

Question 10

Air tanks must be drained to:

A	prevent someone from moving the vehicle.
B	drain oil and moisture from the tank.
C	prevent them from freezing during cold temperatures.
D	completely empty air out of the tank.

Question 11

The device that protects the tank and the rest of the air brake system from too much pressure is known as the:

A	safety valve.
B	air tank drain.
C	governor.
D	application pressure gauge.

Question 12

Brake drums are:

A	all of these.
B	bolted securely to the wheels.
C	used to hold the brake shoes and linings.
D	located on either end of the vehicle's axles.

Question 13

When should the air tanks be drained?

A	Every 1,000 miles.
B	Once a week.
C	Once a day.
D	Before every trip.

Question 14

Spring brakes are ______.

A	used for parking
B	specialized brakes only to be used during warm weather
C	the spring that is attached to the brake pedal
D	springs that press the brakes on to stop the vehicle if the air brakes leak out

Question 15

What will happen if your air compressor stops working?

A	You will instantly lose braking power.
B	Nothing will happen.
C	Your brakes will instantly lock up.
D	You will still have some air pressure left in the air tanks.

Question 16

In a straight truck or passenger bus, with the engine off and the brakes released, air loss should not exceed ______ psi in ______ seconds.

A	two, sixty
B	one, sixty
C	one, thirty
D	three, sixty

Question 17

Compressed air is let out of the system by ______.

A	activating the emergency brake
B	activating the parking brake
C	letting up on the brake pedal
D	pushing down on the brake pedal

Question 18

What two substances usually found in compressed air are harmful to the brake system?

A	Dust and compressor oil.
B	Water and compressor oil.
C	Compressed air does not contain any of these substances.
D	Dust and water.

Question 19

Are front wheel brakes good under all conditions?

A	Only if they are drum brakes.
B	Only if they are disc brakes.
C	No.
D	Yes.

Question 20

In an air brake system, the air compressor pumps air into the ______.

A	brake system
B	air tank drains
C	hydraulic brakes
D	storage tanks

Question 21

The emergency brake system uses the ______ and the ______ to stop the vehicle during a brake system failure.

A	disc brake, parking brake systems
B	service brake, emergency brake systems
C	service brake, parking brake systems
D	disc brake, emergency brake systems

Question 22

The service brake system:

A	is only on automobiles with hydraulic brakes.
B	is only found on automobiles with hydraulic brakes.
C	applies and releases the vehicle's brakes using the brake pedal.
D	is known as an official vehicle inspection.

Question 23

Some air brake systems are equipped with an alcohol evaporator. The purpose of the alcohol evaporator is to______.

A	reduce the risk of ice in the air brake valves
B	remove fuel from the air lines
C	remove oil from the air lines
D	evaporate any alcohol, which can damage the brake system

Question 24

What does it mean when the safety valve releases air?

A	Something is malfunctioning, and you should have the vehicle checked by a mechanic.
B	The air pressure has exceeded 150 psi.
C	All of these.
D	There is way too much air in the air compressor.

Question 25

The ______ forces the brake ______ away from each other and against the inside of the brake drum.

A	s-cam, shoes
B	valve spring, shoes
C	pressure valve, boots
D	coil, boots

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Air Brakes CDL Practice Test

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Question 1

When should the parking brake not be used?

A	When the temperature is below freezing.
B	When the brakes are hot.
C	When the combined weight of your truckload and vehicle exceeds five tons.
D	When the air pressure is low.

Question 2

Compressed air is let out of the system by ______.

A	activating the emergency brake
B	activating the parking brake
C	letting up on the brake pedal
D	pushing down on the brake pedal

Question 3

What should you do when you see the low pressure warning?

A	Check your air pressure gauge and drive at highway speeds.
B	Stay calm and wait for the air brakes to come on automatically.
C	Safely bring the automobile to a stop while you still have control over the brakes.
D	Pump the brake pedal hard until you come to a stop.

Question 4

What is a good indication that your automobile's single brake system needs to be adjusted?

A	When the compressor shuts off between 70 to 90 psi.
B	When pressure increases from 50 to 75 psi within three minutes.
C	When the governor switch stops between 75 to 90 psi.
D	When pressure increases from 85 to 100 psi within 45 seconds.

Question 5

Air tanks must be drained to:

A	prevent someone from moving the vehicle.
B	completely empty air out of the tank.
C	prevent them from freezing during cold temperatures.
D	drain oil and moisture from the tank.

Question 6

Are front wheel brakes good under all conditions?

A	Yes.
B	No.
C	Only if they are disc brakes.
D	Only if they are drum brakes.

Question 7

The service brake system:

A	is only found on automobiles with hydraulic brakes.
B	is known as an official vehicle inspection.
C	applies and releases the vehicle's brakes using the brake pedal.
D	is only on automobiles with hydraulic brakes.

Question 8

In a straight truck or passenger bus, with the engine off and the brakes released, air loss should not exceed ______ psi in ______ seconds.

A	three, sixty
B	one, thirty
C	two, sixty
D	one, sixty

Question 9

What does it mean when the safety valve releases air?

A	Something is malfunctioning, and you should have the vehicle checked by a mechanic.
B	The air pressure has exceeded 150 psi.
C	All of these.
D	There is way too much air in the air compressor.

Question 10

Air brake systems are a combination of which three braking systems?

A	The emergency brake system, parking brake system, and foundation brake system.
B	The disc brake system, drum brake system, and foundation brake system.
C	The parking brake system, service brake system, and emergency brake system.
D	The service brake system, manual brake system, and disc brake system.

Question 11

The most common type of foundation brakes are ______ brakes.

A	disc
B	shoe
C	s-cam drum
D	wedge

Question 12

Spring brakes are ______.

A	springs that press the brakes on to stop the vehicle if the air brakes leak out
B	used for parking
C	the spring that is attached to the brake pedal
D	specialized brakes only to be used during warm weather

Question 13

Brake drums are:

A	bolted securely to the wheels
B	used to hold the brake shoes and linings.
C	located on either end of the vehicle's axles.
D	all of these.

Question 14

Vehicles equipped with air brakes are required to have a low air pressure warning signal. True or False?

A	True
B	False

Question 15

What will happen if your air compressor stops working?

A	Nothing will happen.
B	Your brakes will instantly lock up.
C	You will still have some air pressure left in the air tanks.
D	You will instantly lose braking power.

Question 16

The supply pressure gauge is used for what purpose?

A	To let you know how much water is in the air tank.
B	To let you know how much diesel fuel is in the vehicle.
C	To let you know how much oxygen is in the air tanks.
D	None of these.

Question 17

The safety valve in the air compressor tank should open at ______ psi.

A	125
B	150
C	175
D	200

Question 18

When should the air tanks be drained?

A	Once a day.
B	Before every trip.
C	Every 1,000 miles.
D	Once a week.

Question 19

What two substances usually found in compressed air are harmful to the brake system?

A	Dust and compressor oil.
B	Compressed air does not contain any of these substances.
C	Water and compressor oil.
D	Dust and water.

Question 20

The air storage tanks are used to hold ______.

A	oxygen and helium
B	compressed gas
C	compressed air
D	nitrogen and oxygen

Question 21

Some air brake systems are equipped with an alcohol evaporator. The purpose of the alcohol evaporator is to______.

A	evaporate any alcohol, which can damage the brake system
B	reduce the risk of ice in the air brake valves
C	remove oil from the air lines
D	remove fuel from the air lines

Question 22

In an air brake system, the air compressor pumps air into the ______.

A	air tank drains
B	hydraulic brakes
C	brake system
D	storage tanks

Question 23

The device that protects the tank and the rest of the air brake system from too much pressure is known as the:

A	governor.
B	safety valve.
C	application pressure gauge.
D	air tank drain.

Question 24

The ______ forces the brake ______ away from each other and against the inside of the brake drum.

A	pressure valve, boots
B	valve spring, shoes
C	s-cam, shoes
D	coil, boots

Question 25

The emergency brake system uses the ______ and the ______ to stop the vehicle during a brake system failure.

A	disc brake, parking brake systems
B	service brake, emergency brake systems
C	disc brake, emergency brake systems
D	service brake, parking brake systems

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