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Air Brakes Endorsement Test | Pennsylvania 2025 #1 Page 3 of 4
Train for FREE online with our Pennsylvania 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 PA Class A/Class B driver license in 2025, 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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13 . The ____ tells a driver how much pressure is in the air tanks.
Drum brake
A vehicle that is equipped with air brakes must also be equipped with a supply pressure gauge. This gauge tells the driver how much air pressure is in each of the vehicle's air tanks.
14 . When the brake pedal is pushed down, air brakes work:
Only if it is warm outside.
Because air takes time to flow through the air lines to the brakes, air brakes cannot begin working instantly. There is often a brake lag of at least one-half of a second between the moment the brake pedal is pressed and the moment the brakes begin to work.
15 . Service brakes should:
Before driving, you should always verify that your service brakes are in good working order. Testing the brakes before a trip allows you to locate any problems before you need to brake while on the road.
16 . Before starting down a hill, be sure to:
Switch into a low gear.
Before starting down a hill, be sure to switch into a low gear. Gravity will increase your vehicle's speed as you travel downhill.
17 . A low air pressure warning signal should activate:
When tank pressure falls below 5 psi.
In an air brake system, a low air pressure warning signal must come on if air pressure in the tanks falls below 60 psi. This warning signal may come in the form of a light, a buzzer, or a wig wag.
18 . How is the parking brake released?
By tapping the accelerator twice
