1 . How is the parking brake released?

By tapping on the brake pedal three times
By pushing in the brake control knob
By engaging the accelerator
By tapping the accelerator twice

2 . When parking, you should not use the parking brake if:

The brakes are very hot.
The brakes are very cold.
There is snow on the ground.

3 . Pressing and releasing a brake pedal unnecessarily can:

Release air faster than it can be replaced.
Add more air to the braking system.
Make the brake pedal more sensitive.
Create a loud noise.

4 . The service brake system:

Applies and releases the brakes when you press the brake pedal while driving normally.
Applies and releases the parking brakes.
Applies and releases the emergency brake.
Applies and releases the axle brake.

5 . The air storage tanks:

Hold only enough air for one braking cycle.
Hold enough air for the brakes to be used several times if the compressor stops working.
Do not hold air unless there is an emergency.

6 . If the low air pressure warning signal comes on, you should:

Continue driving, but have the brakes repaired within a week.
Pull over and inspect the brakes.
Phone a mechanic while driving.

7 . Brake linings should be:

Loose.
Free of oil.
Soft.

8 . When starting a vehicle with dual air brakes, pressure of ____ should be built up in the system before it is driven.

10 psi
25 psi
100 psi
200 psi

9 . The air compressor governor controls:

When the air compressor pumps air into the air storage tanks.
How fast air is pumped into the air storage tanks.
The temperature of air pumped into the air storage tanks.
The speed of the vehicle.

10 . If the brake pads rub against the brake drums and create too much heat:

The brakes will stick.
The brakes will become extra sensitive.
The brakes may stop working.
The air compressor will kick on to cool the brakes.

11 . If a vehicle has air brakes, the air compressor drive belt should be checked before each drive. In what condition should the belt be?

Loose
Tight
Cracked
Bumpy

12 . On newer vehicles, how do you put on the parking brake?

Move a lever to the right.
Push in the yellow, diamond-shaped knob.
Pull out the yellow, diamond-shaped knob.
Pull up on the steering column.

13 . A low air pressure warning signal:

Is not recommended on vehicles with air brakes.
Is required on vehicles with air brakes.
Is optional on vehicles with air brakes.
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14 . Some water and compressor oil is usually found in the compressed air within an air brake system. The water and compressor oil:

Are necessary for the proper function of the system.
Should take up about 10 percent of the tank.
Should be removed regularly.

15 . In a vehicle with dual parking control valves, a separate air tank can be used:

To make the air brakes work more effectively.
To temporarily release the spring brakes.
To charge the brakes on the rear trailer.

16 . If the low pressure warning signal activates while you are driving, you should:

Continue driving normally.
Exit the road and park as soon as safely possible.
Stop where you are and park.
Put on your hazard lights and continue driving.

17 . While driving, spring brakes are generally held in place by:

Air pressure.
Chocks.
Foundation brakes.
Sturdy ties.

18 . If using the spring brakes while hauling a heavy load, a complete stop will:

Be impossible.
Take a long time.
Take a short amount of time.
Damage the brakes.

19 . When you press the brake pedal in a vehicle with S-cam brakes, air pressure pushes out the rod and moves the:

Slack adjuster.
Axle.
Brake drum.
Alcohol evaporator.

20 . Air brakes use ____ to function.

Compressed air
Liquid nitrogen
Carbon dioxide

21 . Vehicles with dual air brake systems:

Have air pressure in the braking system even when the vehicle is not running.
Maintain some air pressure in the braking system when the vehicle is not running.
Must be run to build air pressure to allow the brakes to operate properly.
Maintain air pressure when shut off for periods of less than four hours.

22 . Brakes may get out of adjustment:

If they are too hot.
In colder weather.
If they are used.
If they get wet.

23 . Emergency brakes:

Are not required on vehicles with air brakes.
Are required only on buses.
Are required on all vehicles.

24 . Brake fade is a result of:

Brakes being exposed to sunlight.
Brakes being exposed to moisture.
Excessive use of the brakes.

25 . If using air tanks with manually operated drains, how often should you drain the tanks?

Every day
Once a week
Once a month
Once every six months