CDL Air Brakes Practice Test Results

Question 1
50% answer correctly
Modulating control valves are used to:
Apply the air brakes gradually
Switch between spring and air brakes
Apply the spring and air brakes together
Apply the spring brakes gradually
Question 2
76% answer correctly
For air brakes, the cut-out level is:
The level at which the air compressor will stop pumping air into the air storage tanks
The average air pressure maintained in the air storage tanks
The level at which the air compressor will start pumping air into the air storage tanks
The minimum air pressure for the air storage tanks
Question 3
56% answer correctly
You should be in the proper gear before starting down a hill because:
To keep the brakes cool
It`s difficult to change gears while going downhill
The use of brakes is only a supplement to the braking effect of the engine
To keep your speed under control