1 . The ____ tells a driver how much pressure is in the air tanks.

Application pressure gauge
Air compressor governor
Supply pressure gauge
Drum brake

2 . During an applied leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a double combination vehicle is:

10 psi in a minute.
8 psi in a minute.
6 psi in a minute.
4 psi in a minute.

3 . A low air pressure warning signal should activate:

When tank pressure falls below 120 psi.
When tank pressure falls below 60 psi.
When tank pressure falls below 10 psi.
When tank pressure falls below 5 psi.

4 . The air pressure in a dual air brake system should build from 85 to 100 psi within:

Two minutes.
15 seconds.
10 minutes.
45 seconds.

5 . Most heavy-duty vehicles use ____ air brake systems.

Single
Dual
Triple
Quad

6 . Before driving a vehicle with air brakes, you should ensure that the spring brakes come on automatically when:

Air pressure falls below 45 psi.
Air pressure falls below 20 psi.
Driving downhill.
Driving uphill.

7 . A tank endorsement is:

Only required when transporting gases.
Only required when transporting liquids.
Used when transporting both liquids and gases.
Optional when transporting hazardous materials.

8 . Truck tractors with air brakes built on or after March 1, 1997 must have:

An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).
Bluetooth.
GPS.
A rear back-up camera.

9 . Failing to drain the tanks in an air brake system can result in:

Water freezing and causing brake failure.
Squishy brakes.
Too much air collecting.
Too much fuel being carried.

10 . Some air brake systems use alcohol:

To reduce the risk of ice forming in air brake valves.
To make the compressor run more efficiently.
To lubricate parts of the braking system.
To reduce the risk of rust forming on air brake valves.

11 . 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.

12 . If the spring brakes are activated, you should never:

Push down the brake pedal.
Open the hood.
Release air from the air storage tanks.
Open the door to the cab.

13 . When inspecting your brakes, a slack adjuster should move ____ from where it is attached to the push rod.

At least three inches
More than two inches
Up to five inches
No more than one inch
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14 . 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.

15 . When traveling down a steep downgrade:

The air brakes should be used.
Shift into a lower gear, then use brakes to supplement the braking effect of the engine.
The vehicle should be continually downshifted in the place of using the brakes.
The vehicle should be driven on the shoulder.

16 . Friction inside a brake drum is caused when the brake shoes and linings:

Push against each other.
Separate from the axle.
Push against the inside of the drum.
Create excess heat.

17 . The air entering air storage tanks may contain:

Water and compressor oil.
Frost.
Gravel.
Antifreeze.

18 . Both systems in a dual air brake systems share:

Air tanks.
Hoses.
Air lines.
An air compressor.

19 . Before starting down a hill, be sure to:

Accelerate.
Switch into a high gear.
Sound your horn.
Switch into a low gear.

20 . Before driving a vehicle with a dual air brake system, you must wait for the air compressor to build a minimum of ____ in both the primary and secondary systems.

25 psi
50 psi
75 psi
100 psi

21 . Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS):

Reduce normal braking capacity.
Are equipped in addition to other braking systems and do not reduce normal braking power.
Are not effective on larger vehicles.
Are illegal in some states.

22 . During a walk-around inspection, ensure there are no cracks on the brake drums that are more than ____ of the width of the friction area.

One half
One quarter
One third
One tenth

23 . What is removed when an air tank is drained?

Water and oil
Ammonia
Wood
Chlorine

24 . Dollies equipped with ABS are required to have malfunction lamps located where?

On the rear
On the left side
On the front
On the top

25 . Air tank drains:

Allow rain water to enter the tank.
Are used to drain water and compressor oil from the air tank.
Should never be opened.
Must remain open during transit.