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

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

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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