Which of the following will affect the stopping power of spring brakes?
  • Road conditions
  • Proper adjustment
  • Modulating control valve position (if equipped)
A dual air brake system has which of the following features?
  • One set of brake controls and two separate air brake systems
Which of the following parts of the air brake systems should be checked during the pre-trip walk around inspection?
  • Slack adjusters on S-cam brakes
  • Air hoses connected to the brake chambers
  • Brake discs or drums

During inspection, if a slack adjuster moves less than about one inch where the push rod attaches to it, which of the following statements is true?

  • It has the appropriate amount of slack
When testing the air leakage rate (by turning off the engine and releasing the parking brake), what is an acceptable air loss rate?
  • Less than 2 psi in one minute for single vehicles and less than 3 psi in one minute for combination vehicles.
Which of the following is not a step in testing that the spring brakes come on automatically?
  • Pull out the parking brake control knob
If you use controlled braking, which of the following is an acceptable procedure?
  • Release the brakes if you need to make a large steering adjustment
What should you do if the low air pressure warning light comes on?
  • Stop and safely park your vehicle as quickly as possible
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