Maryland cdl Air Brakes - Test 1
Number of questions: 25
Passing score: 80%
Acceptable number of errors: 5
This endorsement is required for driving a vehicle with air brakes. To receive this endorsement, applicants must pass a written test. The test consists of 25 multiple choice questions. Each question has three or four answer choices. To pass, the applicant must answer at least 20 questions correctly. Test questions come from the Maryland Commercial Driver Guide. Questions come from the chapter covering: Air Brakes. The Air Brakes endorsement may be used with the Class A, B or C CDL.
To DMV Handbooks18. When traveling down a steep downgrade:
The air brakes should be used.
Shift into a lower gear, then use brakes to supplement the braking effect of the engine.
The vehicle should be continually downshifted in the place of using the brakes.
The vehicle should be driven on the shoulder.