TEXAS CDL AIR BRAKES TEST FINAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH FULL ANSWERS

TEXAS CDL AIR BRAKES TEST FINAL PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH FULL ANSWERS

◉ Both systems run off of the same air compressor, so if one air
compressor malfunctions you will not be able to build or maintain
pressure in either system. Answer: True


◉ All vehicles with air brakes must have a low pressure warning
signal. Answer: True


◉ What are spring brakes? Answer: If the air brakes leak down,
springs press the brakes on to stop the vehicle.


◉ Front wheel brakes are good under all conditions. Answer: True


◉ When you apply your brakes, the air brake system works with an
electric switch, by air pressure, to turn on the brake lights. Answer:
True


◉ What do air brakes use to make the brakes work? Answer:
Compressed air

, ◉ The service brake applies and releases: Answer: The brake when
you use the brake pedal during normal driving.


◉ The parking brake applies and releases: Answer: The parking
brakes when you use the parking brake control.


◉ The emergency brake system: Answer: Uses parts of the service
and parking brake system to stop the vehicle in the event of a brake
system failure.


◉ The governor controls when the air compressor will pump into
the air storage tanks. Answer: True


◉ When the air pressure falls to the minimum pressure allowed in
the system, the governor prevents more air from escaping the air
tanks. Answer: False


◉ The storage tanks are used to hold compressed air. Answer: True


◉ When you put the brakes on by pushing down on the brake pedal:
Answer: Air pressure is applied to the brake pads.