How to PASS the Air Brake Test (first try !)

The CDL Exam can be seem scary, but it doesn't have to be ! This video covers the Air Brake Test extensively, which is often intimidating because it is the ONLY PLACE in the Pretrip Section that the test taker can AUTOFAIL if they perform it incorrectly. But have no fear ! This video explains each part of the test in great detail, then offers a perfect example using the bookend technique and then provides further material upon request.

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⬇️⬇️⬇️ What's in this video ⬇️⬇️⬇️

0:00 Intro & Welcome
0:40 Pretrip Refresher
1:15 Air Brake Test Overview
1:30 Applied Pressure Test Explained
2:25 Warning Light & Buzzer Test Explained
2:52 Protection Valve Test Explained
3:20 Summary of the Air Brake Test
3:55 First Steps to Prepare the Air Brake Test
4:50 Air Brake Test Example
5:05 The Applied Pressure Test
5:50 The Warning Light and Buzzer Test
6:15 The Protection Valve Test
7:10 Review of Air Brake Test
8:00 How to Approach the Air Brake Test
8:30 How to get the 100% Success Script
8:55 Outro & Gratitude
9:05 Goofing Around (Can You Guess the Movie Reference ?)

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[damienc]

Wanted to give recognition & thanks for all your help, just got my Cdl in Austin, TX. You're steps are correct but, step 2 & 3 they Change the numbers. Also the Tug test is INCLUDED on the Airbrake test in Texas. Thanks again man & keep up the great work.

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[normanfrazier]

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As my CDL instructor, Danny worked diligently to prepare me for the air brake test. He challenged my efforts and corrected my errors so that I was very proficient with the air brakes. As a result, I passed on my very first attempt; I simply studied Danny's videos, practiced his methods, and I enjoyed success. Great video, Danny; I am confident that you will continue to empower current and future CDL students with knowledge and skills!

[kevinmclean]

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Thanks! !! I have my road test today.

I learn different and forgot most. But logically...


Airbreak is for safety magic numbers are 60. 90-100- 145
From 60 to 100 you can't have then 1 minute to regain your air.

At 145 the Gouverneur need to activate so the air thank doesn explode

And need a warning light or buzzer for low air pressure at 60 or above. If it goes under is defective and cannot operate.

Amd you need make shure the Gouverneur will get back up when it time to get air again.

The holding brake for 1 minutes is to check for any air lost and cannot lose more than 3psi or the truck is defective and cannot operate (canada)

Now, the circle check is where I would get it wrong because course and real life experience are two different thing.

But mostly, you would simply do a quick circle check. And exemple if you check a tire. You would tell the person that you would check all tires. Rims, ects but in real life you actually need to check them all😂😅

[Sixinthefield]

Immediately following this test is a great time to test that the compressor builds pressure quickly enough, since your air pressure will be low when you restart the truck (there are also other times when doing the compressor test would make sense and I'm sure you addressed it in another video). Great video, BTW; very easy to follow along and understand.