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US Alabama DMV CDL Air Brakes Test 6

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Author: TestGru Team (Education Specialist)

20 questions · All questions on one page

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DMV Alabama — Cdl Air Brakes DMV — Alabama (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — Alabama State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA
What is this test? for Alabama DMV Cdl Air Brakes permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — Alabama (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — Alabama.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in Alabama, USA — Cdl Air Brakes permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV Alabama — Cdl Air Brakes · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV Alabama — Cdl Air Brakes · Country: USA · Region: USA — Alabama

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
True or false in Alabama: both black.
A) True
B) False
Question 2
True or false in Alabama: any way.
A) True
B) False
Question 3
True or false in Alabama: highway test.
A) True
B) False
Question 4
True or false in Alabama: shorter.
A) True
B) False
Question 5
Which is correct about CDL air brakes in Alabama?
A) electricity
B) hydraulic fluid
C) compressed air
D) springs only
Question 6
What powers air brakes?
A) springs only
B) compressed air
C) electricity
D) hydraulic fluid
Question 7
What is governor cut-in pressure?
A) 200 psi
B) 150 psi
C) 60 psi
D) about 100 psi (85-100 range)
Question 8
What is governor cut-out pressure?
A) 200 psi
B) 90 psi
C) about 125 psi (120-135 range)
D) 60 psi
Question 9
At what pressure does low-air warning activate?
A) 125 psi
B) at or before 60 psi (55-75 range)
C) 100 psi
D) 20 psi
Question 10
What are spring brakes?
A) service brakes
B) emergency/parking brakes applying on air loss
C) no brakes
D) steering brakes
Question 11
What is the dual air brake system?
A) no dual
B) two separate systems for safety
C) single only
D) steering only
Question 12
What must you do before driving after starting?
A) drive at 50 psi
B) build pressure 100-125 psi and test
C) no check
D) mirrors only
Question 13
What is brake lag in air brakes?
A) delay between pedal and application
B) hydraulic only
C) no lag
D) instant action
Question 14
What is the air loss limit (single vehicle)?
A) no more than 3 psi per minute
B) 10 psi
C) no limit
D) 1 psi per hour
Question 15
What is the air loss limit (combination)?
A) 3 psi per week
B) no more than 4 psi per minute
C) 10 psi
D) no limit
Question 16
How test air compressor?
A) no test
B) honk test
C) visual only
D) build 85 to 100 psi within 45 seconds
Question 17
How test the low-air warning?
A) disconnect buzzer
B) fan brakes down, warning by 60 psi
C) ignore it
D) drive fast
Question 18
How test spring brakes?
A) ask mechanic
B) fan below 20-45 psi, parking knob pops
C) drive test
D) no test
Question 19
What is a pre-trip air brake check order?
A) no order
B) governor, warning, spring, leak, service
C) drive first
D) any order
Question 20
What are slack adjusters?
A) steering parts
B) fuel lines
C) mirror arms
D) link pushrod to brake cam

About This Test

For Drivers 16+ & CDL (USA, 51 States × 9 Topics) — State DMV permit and CDL General, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat and Tanker per MUTCD & FMCSA state law. Section: DMV & CDL, USA.

DMV & CDL USA — 51 States (incl. DC) × 9 topics = 4,400+ tests: Road Signs (MUTCD), Traffic Laws, First Aid, Vehicle Technique, Motorcycle, CDL General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat. State traffic law + FMCSA. 8×20Q per state-topic.

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