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Train for FREE online with our New Mexico CDL air brake test. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a NM Class A/Class B driver license in 2024, practice as much as.. Read More

Train for FREE online with our New Mexico CDL air brake test. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a NM Class A/Class B driver license in 2024, practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that the requirements for CDL may vary from state to state.

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7 . Some air brake systems introduce alcohol into the system to:

Some air brake systems contain an alcohol evaporator. An evaporator introduces alcohol into the system to help inhibit the formation of ice in cold weather.

8 . During an applied leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a triple combination vehicle is ____ in a minute.

It is important to know the maximum air loss rate that is safe for your specific vehicle. A triple combination should have a leakage rate no higher than 6 psi in a minute during an applied leakage test.

9 . What do air brakes use to make the brakes work?

Many large CMVs are equipped with air brakes. An air braking system uses compressed air to operate.

10 . When leaving your vehicle unattended:

In general, you should always use the parking brake when parking your vehicle. However, you should not apply the parking brake if your brakes are very hot or if your brakes are wet and temperatures are below freezing.

11 . What kind of brakes do most newer heavy-duty trucks use?

Most newer heavy-duty vehicles use dual air brake systems. A dual air brake system has two separate air brake systems which use a single set of brake controls.

12 . The leakage rate for a single vehicle with air brakes should be no more than ____ in one minute during a static leakage test.

When performing a static leakage test on a single vehicle with air brakes, the leakage rate should be no more than 2 psi in a minute. If the air leaks from the air brake system at a quicker rate, the vehicle should not be driven because something likely needs to be repaired.

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