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Free California CDL Air Brakes Test (CA)

  • Perfect for first-time and renewal CDL/CLP applicants, and those adding endorsements
  • Based on 2024 CA commercial driver's license manual
  • Updated for April 2024
Verified by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher, Member of ACES. See our detailed commitment to accuracy and quality in our practice tests.

About this test

9 min to complete
Available in EN and ES

This test contains 30 multiple-choice questions that will allow you to become a safer driver today, as you prepare to take the air brakes exam for your CDL license.

The questions is based on real DMV exam questions and information from the California Commercial Driver Handbook. Each question has a hint and explanation. We recommend that you read the explanations, as they will allow you to better understand the material being covered, and pass your exam so that you can drive vehicles with air brakes.

Good luck on your Air Brakes exam, and drive safely!

To fully understand the Air Brakes endorsement process and to master the material for the written exam, explore our detailed guides on the Air Brake endorsement and the Air Brakes written test.

What to expect on the actual CA CDL exam

25

questions

20

correct answers to pass

80

passing score

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