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 questions. Each question has three or four answer choices. To pass, the applicant must answer at least 20 questions correctly. Test questions come from the Nevada Commercial Driver License Manual. 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
Passing Score
1. If the air pressure warning light comes on, you should:
Explanation
If the low air pressure warning signals activate, it is essential that you bring the vehicle to a safe stop while you are still able to control the brakes.
2. Air pressure should build up in a single air system within:
Explanation
In a vehicle with a single air brake system, after the engine is at operating rpms, the pressure in the air system should generally build from 50 to 90 psi within three minutes.
3. Failing to drain air tanks could result in:
Explanation
In an air brake system, the air tanks must be periodically drained to remove accumulations of water and compressor oil. If water is not removed, it could freeze in cold weather and cause brake failure.
4. If you are driving and the ABS light comes on, it means that the ABS:
Explanation
ABS malfunction lamps indicate that something in the Anti-Lock Braking System is not working properly.
5. On a truck with air brakes, the braking system’s air compressor:
Explanation
In an air brake system, the air compressor pumps air into the air storage tanks. The air compressor is controlled by the air compressor governor.
6. Some air brake systems introduce alcohol into the system to:
Explanation
