CDL Air Brakes Test 7 – Classic Mode

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1. Modern air brake systems combines three different systems. The are the service brakes, the parking brakes and the:

A S-cam brakes.
B Drum brakes.
C Foot brakes.
D Emergency brakes.

2. Oil and water usually collect in compressed air tanks. If you do not have an automatic tank drain, when should you drain the air tanks?

A After every working day.
B After every four hours of service.
C Once a week.
D Every other week.

3. Why drain water from the compressed air tanks?

A To keep from fouling the air compressor oil.
B Water can freeze in cold weather and cause brake failure.
C The low boiling point of water reduces braking power.
D Water over cools the compressor.

4. Air brake equipped vehicles must have:

A A supply pressure gauge.
B An air use gauge.
C At least two brake heaters.
D A backup hydraulic system.

5. What can legally hold a parking or emergency brake in position for a truck, truck tractor or bus?

A Fluid pressure
B Air pressure
C Spring pressure
D Any of the above

6. Which of the following makes the total stopping distance for air brakes longer than that for hydraulic brakes.

A Brake lag distance.
B Action distance.
C Perception distance.
D Effective braking distance.

7. Of the choices below, the first thing to do when a low air pressure warning comes on is:

A Open the air supply control valve.
B Adjust the brake pedal for more travel.
C Stop and safely park as soon as possible.
D Up-shift.

8. The braking power of the spring brakes:

A Can only be tested by highly trained brake service people.
B Depends on the adjustment of the service brakes.
C Increases when the service brakes are hot.
D Is not affected by the condition of the service brakes.

9. The air compressor governor controls:

A When air is pumped into the air tanks.
B Air pressure applied to the brakes.
C The speed of the air compressor.
D When the brake chambers release pressure.

10. The application pressure gauge shows the driver how much pressure:

A Has been used on the trip.
B Is in the air tanks.
C None of these.
D Is being applied to the brakes.

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