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US Oregon DMV CDL Air Brakes Test 8

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Author: TestGru Team (Education Specialist)

20 questions · All questions on one page

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

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

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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