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US Arkansas DMV CDL Air Brakes Test 1

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20 questions · All questions on one page

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

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
In Arkansas, what powers air brakes?
A) compressed air
B) electricity
C) hydraulic fluid
D) springs only
Question 2
In Arkansas, what is governor cut-in pressure?
A) 60 psi
B) 150 psi
C) about 100 psi (85-100 range)
D) 200 psi
Question 3
In Arkansas, what is governor cut-out pressure?
A) 60 psi
B) 200 psi
C) 90 psi
D) about 125 psi (120-135 range)
Question 4
In Arkansas, at what pressure does low-air warning activate?
A) 125 psi
B) 100 psi
C) 20 psi
D) at or before 60 psi (55-75 range)
Question 5
In Arkansas, what are spring brakes?
A) emergency/parking brakes applying on air loss
B) no brakes
C) steering brakes
D) service brakes
Question 6
In Arkansas, what is the dual air brake system?
A) no dual
B) two separate systems for safety
C) single only
D) steering only
Question 7
In Arkansas, what must you do before driving after starting?
A) build pressure 100-125 psi and test
B) drive at 50 psi
C) mirrors only
D) no check
Question 8
In Arkansas, what is brake lag in air brakes?
A) no lag
B) hydraulic only
C) delay between pedal and application
D) instant action
Question 9
In Arkansas, what is the air loss limit (single vehicle)?
A) no more than 3 psi per minute
B) 10 psi
C) 1 psi per hour
D) no limit
Question 10
In Arkansas, what is the air loss limit (combination)?
A) 3 psi per week
B) 10 psi
C) no limit
D) no more than 4 psi per minute
Question 11
In Arkansas, how test air compressor?
A) build 85 to 100 psi within 45 seconds
B) honk test
C) no test
D) visual only
Question 12
In Arkansas, how test the low-air warning?
A) drive fast
B) ignore it
C) fan brakes down, warning by 60 psi
D) disconnect buzzer
Question 13
In Arkansas, how test spring brakes?
A) drive test
B) no test
C) fan below 20-45 psi, parking knob pops
D) ask mechanic
Question 14
In Arkansas, what is a pre-trip air brake check order?
A) drive first
B) any order
C) no order
D) governor, warning, spring, leak, service
Question 15
In Arkansas, what are slack adjusters?
A) steering parts
B) link pushrod to brake cam
C) fuel lines
D) mirror arms
Question 16
In Arkansas, what is manual slack adjustment rule?
A) daily manual
B) anyone adjusts
C) needs training; autos should not need it
D) never check
Question 17
In Arkansas, what is brake adjustment limit?
A) half foot
B) about 1 inch pushrod travel
C) 3 inches
D) no limit
Question 18
In Arkansas, what are foundation brakes?
A) parking only
B) the wheel brake mechanisms
C) retarders
D) engine brakes
Question 19
In Arkansas, what is an application pressure gauge?
A) fuel gauge
B) oil gauge
C) speedometer
D) shows service brake air used
Question 20
In Arkansas, what are supply pressure gauges?
A) voltage
B) show tank air pressure
C) tire pressure
D) coolant

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.

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