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Air Brakes Endorsement Test | Pennsylvania 2024 #2 Page 2 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 2024, practice as much as.. Read More

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 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 . Pressing and releasing a brake pedal unnecessarily can:

Create a loud noise. In an air brake system, pressing and releasing the brake pedal unnecessarily can release air from the braking system faster than the compressor can replace it.

8 . 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.

9 . The air storage tanks:

Hold enough air for more than 1,000 braking cycles. In an air brake system, the air storage tanks hold enough air for brakes to be used several times if the compressor stops working.

10 . Brake fading is caused when:

Brakes are wet. Using the brakes excessively will cause them to overheat, making them less effective. This is referred to as "fading."

11 . 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.

12 . How is the parking brake released?

By tapping the accelerator twice In newer vehicles with air brakes, the parking brakes are controlled by a diamond-shaped yellow knob. Pull the knob out to activate the parking brakes and push it in to release them.

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