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CT CDL Air Brakes Practice Test 4 2025

Perfect for first-time and renewal CDL/CLP applicants, and those adding endorsements.

If you are planning to drive commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) equipped with air brakes, our Connecticut DMV CDL Air Brakes Practice Tests are the perfect tool, especially designed to help you pass your knowledge exam on the first attempt. If you don’t pass, your CDL will carry an “L” restriction, meaning you cannot operate CMVs equipped with air brakes. Since nearly all semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, and full-size buses use air brakes, that restriction can put a serious damper on your driving career.

Our CDL Air Brakes Practice Tests mirror the official Connecticut exam and provide immediate feedback for every response, which speeds the learning process and increases overall retention. Whether you’re preparing to haul freight along I-91, shuttle passengers along the shoreline, or navigate New England’s diverse weather, earning your Air Brakes qualification will open the doors to a much wider range of job prospects.

From navigating the steep grades of the Northwest Hills along I-84 and Route 8 to handling icy winter roads and coastal humidity, air brakes provide the power, redundancy, and control you’ll need to manage Connecticut’s roadways. Earning this qualification removes the “L” restriction from your CDL. Connecticut’s major industries, like aerospace, manufacturing, construction, tourism, and logistics, include major employers that often require air brake qualifications. These include FedEx, O&G Industries, Tilcon Connecticut, XPO Logistics, and public-transportation providers such as CTtransit, DATTCO, and Peter Pan Bus Lines. Local school districts also depend on licensed operators with air-brake qualifications. Simply put, not having this qualification closes the doors to a vast number of jobs.

Our practice tests align with the official Connecticut CDL Manual and the federal FMCSA standards. You’ll learn about air-pressure buildup, leak checks, low-pressure warning systems, spring brakes, and proper pre-trip inspections. That’s a lot of material, but our practice tests eliminate the unnecessary fluff you’ll find in other preparatory methods and get straight to what’s needed to pass the exam. To pass the Connecticut Air Brakes Knowledge Test, you must score at least 80%. Our practice test series also includes an interactive handbook, AI-powered feedback, and a Challenge Bank that remembers questions you missed and asks them again to verify the material has been learned. Once you’ve aced this practice test, try another one here: https://driving-tests.org/connecticut/ct-cdl-air-brake-practice-test/.

You should also check out our Connecticut Endorsement Tests series to add additional value to your CDL. Visit one here: https://driving-tests.org/connecticut/ct-cdl-hazmat-practice-test/. Also, you should consider obtaining the Class A CDL, which authorizes you to operate tractor-trailers and other combination vehicles. Check out one of our Connecticut practice tests here: https://driving-tests.org/connecticut/ct-cdl-combination-test/.

Real exam-style pitfalls you’ll practice:
Common Traps
Distractors
Trick Wording
Double Negatives
CT CDL Air Brakes Practice Test 4 2025
Commercial Driver's License
Based on official CT exam questions
Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher at Driving-Tests.org

Authored and fact-checked by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S.

Chief Educational Researcher, Driving‑Tests.org (ACES member)
Verified for accuracy November 2025
Methodology & Editorial Policy

9 min to complete
Available in EN and ES

What to expect on the actual CT permit test

25

questions

20

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

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