DE CDL AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST

16. A low air pressure warning signal:
is required on vehicles with air brakes.
is optional on vehicles with air brakes.
is required on all vehicles without air brakes.
None of the above.
17. Which of the following is not a way to know when to change gears?
Use engine speed (rpm)
Check that the pressure gauge shows normal oil pressure
Use road speed (mph)
Watch your tachometer
18. If your truck catches fire, the first thing you should do is to:
pull into a service station and call for help.
pull off the road and park in an open area.
get the vehicle off the road and park near other vehicles.
get off the vehicle, open the hood and start shooting foam to keep the engine cool.
19. You must take the CDL skills tests in the type of vehicle for which you wish to be licensed. If your test vehicle does not have air brakes:
you will be restricted to driving vehicles without air brakes.
you'll have to immediately retake your test using another vehicle.
you won't receive a CDL.
you'll need to take another knowledge test about air brakes.
20. Vehicles with air brakes require more stopping distance than vehicles with hydraulic brakes. Why?
When driving vehicles with air brakes, the average perception distance increases from 400 feet to 2200 feet.
It takes one half second or more for the air to flow through the lines to the brakes.
Air brakes use different brake drums.
Stopping distance for vehicles with air brakes is made up of six different factors.
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