California Air Brakes Practice Test

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This is our California 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

Are front wheel brakes good under all conditions?

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

When should the air tanks be drained?

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Spring brakes are ______.

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

Question 6

The supply pressure gauge is used for what purpose?

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

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

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

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

Question 9

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	air tank drain.
D	application pressure gauge.

Question 10

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	There is way too much air in the air compressor.
C	All of these.
D	The air pressure has exceeded 150 psi.

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

The air storage tanks are used to hold ______.

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

The most common type of foundation brakes are ______ brakes.

A	s-cam drum
B	wedge
C	disc
D	shoe

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

The service brake system:

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

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

Question 20

Air tanks must be drained to:

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

Question 21

What will happen if your air compressor stops working?

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

Question 22

Brake drums are:

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

Question 23

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

A	150
B	125
C	175
D	200

Question 24

Compressed air is let out of the system by ______.

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

Question 25

When should the parking brake not be used?

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

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Air Brakes CDL Practice Test

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Congratulations! You have completed the Air Brakes CDL Practice Test. You scored %%SCORE%% out of %%TOTAL%%. Your performance has been rated as %%RATING%%

Your answers are highlighted below.

Question 1

Spring brakes are ______.

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

Question 2

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	There is way too much air in the air compressor.
C	The air pressure has exceeded 150 psi.
D	All of these.

Question 3

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, sixty
C	two, sixty
D	one, thirty

Question 4

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

A	True
B	False

Question 5

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	Pump the brake pedal hard until you come to a stop.
D	Stay calm and wait for the air brakes to come on automatically.

Question 6

Compressed air is let out of the system by ______.

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

What will happen if your air compressor stops working?

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

Question 9

The most common type of foundation brakes are ______ brakes.

A	s-cam drum
B	wedge
C	shoe
D	disc

Question 10

Brake drums are:

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

When should the parking brake not be used?

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

Question 13

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

A	150
B	200
C	175
D	125

Question 14

Are front wheel brakes good under all conditions?

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

The service brake system:

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

Question 17

The supply pressure gauge is used for what purpose?

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

Question 18

What is a good indication that your automobile'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 19

Air tanks must be drained to:

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

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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	evaporate any alcohol, which can damage the brake system
C	remove oil from the air lines
D	remove fuel from the air lines

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

Question 24

The air storage tanks are used to hold ______.

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

Question 25

When should the air tanks be drained?

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

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