What is the proper technique to use when braking on downgrades?
  • Apply the brakes just hard enough to slow down about 5 mph below your safe speed
If your vehicle does not have automatic air tank drains, how often should you drain the tanks?
  • At the end of each working day
When is it acceptable to not use parking brakes if you have to leave your vehicle unattended?
  • You should never leave your vehicle without using parking brakes or chocking the wheels
When should parking brakes NOT be used?
  • When the brakes are wet in freezing temperatures
  • When the brakes are very hot
  • When checking that the spring brakes can come on automatically
What should you do before driving a vehicle with a dual air system?
  • Make sure that both primary and secondary system build up to 100 psi
If you press and release the brake pedal rapidly, what will happen?
  • You can let the air out faster than the compressor can replace it
What is the name of the device that controls when the air compressor will pump air into the air storage tanks?
  • Governor
Which of the following steps should you use to check the slack adjusters on S Cam brakes?
  • Use gloves and pull hard on each slack adjuster
What is stab braking?
  • Applying your brakes until the wheels lock up, releasing, and then reapplying when the wheels start rolling
How should you check your air compressor governor “cut in” and “cut out” pressures?
  • Run the engine at a fast idle
  • Step on and off the brake to reduce tank pressure
  • Monitor the air pressure gauge