1 . Spring brakes come on:

When too much air pressure is lost.
When a control on the dashboard is activated.
When the tires have minimal tread depth.
When the brakes are noisy.

2 . 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.

3 . Service brakes should:

Be tested once a month.
Only be tested by a trained mechanic.
Be tested before every trip.

4 . Using the brakes creates heat. If too much heat is produced:

The brakes may not work.
The brakes may squeak more than usual.
The brakes will brake unevenly.

5 . What tells you how much pressure is in your vehicle's air tanks?

The supply pressure gauge
The ABS malfunction lamp
The tractor protection valve

6 . Foundation brakes are used:

Only on the front wheels of a vehicle.
Only on the rear wheels of a vehicle.
On each wheel of a vehicle.

7 . Test the low pressure warning signal:

Once a month.
Once a week.
Twice a week.
Before every trip.

8 . Lights that indicate that anti-lock brakes are not working are:

Gray.
Blue.
Yellow.

9 . If the safety relief valve in an air brake system is releasing air:

You should not be concerned as this is a normal process.
There is something wrong with the brakes.
The valve is operational.

10 . If you are braking on dry pavement while traveling at 55 mph, how much distance will brake lag add to your overall stopping distance?

32 feet
45 feet
20 feet

11 . The emergency brake system uses:

Only parts of the parking brake system.
Only parts of the service brake system.
Parts of both the parking and service brake systems.
Only parts unique to the emergency brake system.

12 . Which of the following is not part of a vehicle’s air brake system?

Air gauges
Low pressure warning device
Air filter

13 . To use the stab braking method in an emergency situation, you should:

Apply the brakes completely until the wheels lock up, release the brakes until the wheels start rolling, then repeat the process.
Apply the brakes about halfway, but keep the wheels rolling.
Fully apply the brakes, let the wheels lock up, and hold the brake pedal down, keeping the wheels locked until the vehicle stops.
Apply the emergency brake.
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14 . The air storage tanks:

Hold only enough air for one braking cycle.
Hold enough air for brakes to be used several times if the compressor stops working.
Do not hold air unless there is an emergency.
Hold enough air for more than 1,000 braking cycles.

15 . When parked on a flat surface, you should:

Use wheel chocks to prevent your vehicle from moving.
Not use wheel chocks.
Use wheel chocks, but only if you have applied the parking brake.

16 . Air tank drains:

Should not be used in cold weather.
Are helpful to remove water and oil from the air tanks.
Are used to move air to the brakes.
Clean the air in the passenger compartment.

17 . During an applied leakage test, what is the maximum leakage rate that is safe for a single vehicle with air brakes?

10 psi in one minute
5 psi in one minute
3 psi in one minute

18 . What color is the low air pressure warning light?

Green
Orange
Red
Purple

19 . A low air pressure warning signal should activate:

When tank pressure falls below 120 psi.
When tank pressure falls below 55 psi.
When tank pressure falls below 10 psi.

20 . To ensure normal stopping power, drivers of vehicles equipped with a front brake limiting valve should:

Set the control to normal.
Set the control to the off position.
Set the control to the neutral position.

21 . 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.

22 . To make a stop in a vehicle equipped with air brakes, the driver should:

Press the brake pedal down.
Lift the brake pedal up.
Pull out the air brake knob.

23 . What should happen before the air pressure in an air brake system tank falls below 55 psi?

The warning light should activate.
The vehicle will be unable to shift out of gear.
The front lights should flash.

24 . Air pressure should build up in a single air system within:

15 minutes.
12 minutes.
Three minutes.
One minute.

25 . A wig wag is:

A low pressure warning device.
A tube that carries air to the brakes.
A type of air brake system.