US New Mexico DMV CDL Air Brakes Test 1

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DMV New Mexico — Cdl Air Brakes DMV — New Mexico (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — New Mexico State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA

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

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 New Mexico, what powers air brakes?

A) compressed air

B) springs only

C) electricity

D) hydraulic fluid

Question 2

In New Mexico, what is governor cut-in pressure?

A) 200 psi

B) 150 psi

C) about 100 psi (85-100 range)

D) 60 psi

Question 3

In New Mexico, what is governor cut-out pressure?

A) about 125 psi (120-135 range)

B) 200 psi

C) 90 psi

D) 60 psi

Question 4

In New Mexico, at what pressure does low-air warning activate?

A) 20 psi

B) at or before 60 psi (55-75 range)

C) 125 psi

D) 100 psi

Question 5

In New Mexico, what are spring brakes?

A) no brakes

B) service brakes

C) emergency/parking brakes applying on air loss

D) steering brakes

Question 6

In New Mexico, what is the dual air brake system?

A) no dual

B) steering only

C) single only

D) two separate systems for safety

Question 7

In New Mexico, what must you do before driving after starting?

A) build pressure 100-125 psi and test

B) mirrors only

C) no check

D) drive at 50 psi

Question 8

In New Mexico, what is brake lag in air brakes?

A) delay between pedal and application

B) no lag

C) hydraulic only

D) instant action

Question 9

In New Mexico, what is the air loss limit (single vehicle)?

A) no limit

B) 10 psi

C) 1 psi per hour

D) no more than 3 psi per minute

Question 10

In New Mexico, what is the air loss limit (combination)?

A) 10 psi

B) 3 psi per week

C) no more than 4 psi per minute

D) no limit

Question 11

In New Mexico, how test air compressor?

A) build 85 to 100 psi within 45 seconds

B) no test

C) visual only

D) honk test

Question 12

In New Mexico, how test the low-air warning?

A) fan brakes down, warning by 60 psi

B) disconnect buzzer

C) drive fast

D) ignore it

Question 13

In New Mexico, how test spring brakes?

A) drive test

B) ask mechanic

C) fan below 20-45 psi, parking knob pops

D) no test

Question 14

In New Mexico, what is a pre-trip air brake check order?

A) governor, warning, spring, leak, service

B) no order

C) drive first

D) any order

Question 15

In New Mexico, what are slack adjusters?

A) fuel lines

B) link pushrod to brake cam

C) mirror arms

D) steering parts

Question 16

In New Mexico, what is manual slack adjustment rule?

A) needs training; autos should not need it

B) anyone adjusts

C) daily manual

D) never check

Question 17

In New Mexico, what is brake adjustment limit?

A) half foot

B) about 1 inch pushrod travel

C) no limit

D) 3 inches

Question 18

In New Mexico, what are foundation brakes?

A) parking only

B) engine brakes

C) retarders

D) the wheel brake mechanisms

Question 19

In New Mexico, what is an application pressure gauge?

A) oil gauge

B) speedometer

C) shows service brake air used

D) fuel gauge

Question 20

In New Mexico, what are supply pressure gauges?

A) show tank air pressure

B) coolant

C) voltage

D) tire pressure

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