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US North Carolina DMV CDL Air Brakes Test 3

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20 questions · All questions on one page

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

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 North Carolina: two separate systems for safety.
A) True
B) False
Question 2
True or false in North Carolina: build pressure 100-125 psi and test.
A) True
B) False
Question 3
True or false in North Carolina: delay between pedal and application.
A) True
B) False
Question 4
True or false in North Carolina: no more than 3 psi per minute.
A) True
B) False
Question 5
True or false in North Carolina: no more than 4 psi per minute.
A) True
B) False
Question 6
True or false in North Carolina: build 85 to 100 psi within 45 seconds.
A) True
B) False
Question 7
True or false in North Carolina: fan brakes down, warning by 60 psi.
A) True
B) False
Question 8
True or false in North Carolina: fan below 20-45 psi, parking knob pops.
A) True
B) False
Question 9
True or false in North Carolina: governor, warning, spring, leak, service.
A) True
B) False
Question 10
True or false in North Carolina: link pushrod to brake cam.
A) True
B) False
Question 11
True or false in North Carolina: needs training; autos should not need it.
A) True
B) False
Question 12
True or false in North Carolina: about 1 inch pushrod travel.
A) True
B) False
Question 13
True or false in North Carolina: the wheel brake mechanisms.
A) True
B) False
Question 14
True or false in North Carolina: shows service brake air used.
A) True
B) False
Question 15
True or false in North Carolina: show tank air pressure.
A) True
B) False
Question 16
True or false in North Carolina: spring brakes fully apply.
A) True
B) False
Question 17
True or false in North Carolina: parking brake on, chock on grades.
A) True
B) False
Question 18
True or false in North Carolina: repeated apply-release (testing only).
A) True
B) False
Question 19
True or false in North Carolina: hard brake, release wheels, reapply.
A) True
B) False
Question 20
True or false in North Carolina: firm pressure without locking.
A) True
B) False

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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