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 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
Passing Score
1. When the brake pedal is depressed, air brakes work:
Explanation
After the brake pedal is pushed down in a vehicle with air brakes, it takes a half-second or more for air to flow through the lines and make the brakes work. This contrasts with hydraulic brakes used in cars and light and medium trucks, which instantly begin working when the pedal is pushed.
2. The application pressure gauge:
Explanation
In an air brake system, the application pressure gauge shows how much air pressure is being applied to the brakes. Not all vehicles with an air brake system have this gauge.
3. Most heavy-duty vehicles use:
Explanation
Most heavy-duty vehicles use dual air brake systems. A dual system has two separate air brake systems with a single set of controls.
4. Which of the following is not a part of an air brake system?
Explanation
Air brakes consists of three separate braking systems: the service brake system, the parking brake system, and the emergency brake system.
5. While driving downhill, you should brake until you reach a speed that is ____ below your safe speed, then release the brake pedal.
Explanation
While driving downhill, you should hold down the brake pedal until your vehicle reaches a speed 5 mph below your safe speed, then release the brake pedal. Repeat this process.
6. An air brake-equipped vehicle traveling at a speed of 55 mph under ideal driving conditions will need approximately ____ to come to a complete stop.
Explanation
