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Free Georgia CDL Air Brakes Test 2025

  • Perfect for first-time and renewal CDL/CLP applicants, and those adding endorsements
  • Based on 2025 GA commercial driver's license manual
  • Triple-checked for accuracy
  • Updated for October 2025

Whether driving through the foothills of Georgia’s Appalachian Mountains in the north, the Piedmont plateau in the south, or the hilly suburbs in the west, you’ll face a lot of steep hills, making the use of air brakes essential for control and safety. You’ve come to the right place for practice materials to prepare for the official DDS air brakes knowledge test. If you don’t pass it, your CDL will include the restriction “L,” indicating that you’re not allowed to drive CMVs with air brakes. Since virtually all semi-trucks and tractor-trailers are equipped with air brakes, getting a Class A CDL without passing the test is a bit pointless. In fact, in Georgia, the air brakes qualification is a requirement of most companies due to how prevalent this braking system is, notably in Georgia’s agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation sectors.

Organizations in the Peach State that typically require drivers to have this qualification include trucking and logistics, charter bus services, and school transportation. The state has a strong trucking industry, with companies such as UPS and Saia headquartered in Georgia that require drivers to operate large freight vehicles equipped with air brakes. Charter bus services, including Southeastern Stages, based in Atlanta, require drivers with air brake qualifications. School buses in Georgiaare typically equipped with air brakes as well. With the “L” restriction prohibiting you from operating CMVs with air brakes, your job prospects would be severely limited.

The official DDS test is divided into two parts: the skills test and the knowledge test. The skills test covers the parts of an air brake system, how to use them effectively, and air-brake inspection procedures. The skills test requires a hands-on inspection by identifying the brake system’s components, checking air pressure, testing for leaks, and operating a vehicle equipped with air brakes. The multiple-choice knowledge test contains questions on the concepts covered in the state’s CDL manual and requires a minimum score of 80% to pass.

We’ve carefully designed our Georgia CDL Air Brakes Practice Tests to align with the content covered in the official DDS knowledge test. With our practice test questions and answers provided in real time, you can learn the material efficiently and confidently. Once you feel prepared, simply schedule the knowledge test at the DDS, pay any fees, and take the test.

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  • Perfect for first-time and renewal CDL/CLP applicants, and those adding endorsements
  • Triple-checked for accuracy

What you need to know

9 min to complete
Available in EN and ES
Verified by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher, Member of ACES. See our detailed commitment to accuracy and quality in our practice tests.
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What to expect on the actual GA DDS exam

25

questions

20

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

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