US Pennsylvania DMV CDL Air Brakes Test 8

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

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

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) electricity

B) compressed air

C) hydraulic fluid

D) springs only

Question 2

What is governor cut-in pressure?

A) about 100 psi (85-100 range)

B) 150 psi

C) 60 psi

D) 200 psi

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

B) 100 psi

C) 20 psi

D) 125 psi

Question 5

What are spring brakes?

A) emergency/parking brakes applying on air loss

B) no brakes

C) steering brakes

D) service brakes

Question 6

What is the dual air brake system?

A) two separate systems for safety

B) single only

C) no dual

D) steering only

Question 7

What must you do before driving after starting?

A) build pressure 100-125 psi and test

B) no check

C) mirrors only

D) drive at 50 psi

Question 8

What is brake lag in air brakes?

A) no lag

B) hydraulic only

C) instant action

D) delay between pedal and application

Question 9

What is the air loss limit (single vehicle)?

A) 10 psi

B) no limit

C) no more than 3 psi per minute

D) 1 psi per hour

Question 10

What is the air loss limit (combination)?

A) 3 psi per week

B) no limit

C) 10 psi

D) no more than 4 psi per minute

Question 11

How test air compressor?

A) honk test

B) build 85 to 100 psi within 45 seconds

C) visual only

D) no test

Question 12

How test the low-air warning?

A) ignore it

B) drive fast

C) fan brakes down, warning by 60 psi

D) disconnect buzzer

Question 13

How test spring brakes?

A) ask mechanic

B) drive test

C) no test

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

Question 14

What is a pre-trip air brake check order?

A) drive first

B) governor, warning, spring, leak, service

C) any order

D) no order

Question 15

What are slack adjusters?

A) fuel lines

B) steering parts

C) link pushrod to brake cam

D) mirror arms

Question 16

What is manual slack adjustment rule?

A) daily manual

B) needs training; autos should not need it

C) anyone adjusts

D) never check

Question 17

What is brake adjustment limit?

A) about 1 inch pushrod travel

B) no limit

C) half foot

D) 3 inches

Question 18

What are foundation brakes?

A) parking only

B) the wheel brake mechanisms

C) retarders

D) engine brakes

Question 19

What is an application pressure gauge?

A) speedometer

B) shows service brake air used

C) oil gauge

D) fuel gauge

Question 20

What are supply pressure gauges?

A) show tank air pressure

B) coolant

C) tire pressure

D) voltage

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