1 . 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

2 . What does the trailer air supply control look like?

It is a square blue knob.
It is a triangular yellow knob.
It is an eight-sided red knob.
It is a circular orange knob.

3 . Before driving a vehicle with air brakes, you should ensure that the ____ come on automatically when air pressure falls below 45 psi.

Spring brakes
Parking brakes
Air brakes

4 . The service air line is often controlled by the foot brake and is attached to the ____ valves.

Relay
Supply
Emergency

5 . A low air pressure warning signal:

Is not required on vehicles with air brakes.
Is required on vehicles with air brakes.
Is optional on vehicles with air brakes.

6 . 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.

7 . Where is the safety relief valve usually located?

Near the rear brake
Near the front brake
In an air tank
On the dashboard

8 . What can happen if a parking brake is used in very wet weather when temperatures are below freezing?

The brakes will squeak.
The brakes may freeze so the vehicle cannot move.
The brakes may suddenly release by themselves.
The brakes may explode.

9 . If the air pressure warning light comes on, you should:

Continue to drive normally.
Drive with one foot on the accelerator and one foot on the brake pedal.
Call the local law enforcement agency.
Safely exit the roadway and stop.

10 . To find out if a vehicle that was built before 1998 has an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you can:

Pump the air brakes to activate the ABS.
Look into the back of the fifth wheel.
Check for wheel speed sensors coming from the back of the brakes.

11 . If colors are being used to distinguish glad hands, which color is used for service lines?

Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue

12 . The most common type of foundation brake used is the:

S-cam drum brake.
C-cam drum brake.
G-cam disc brake.
P-cam disc brake.

13 . When braking with ABS, you should:

Push the brake pedal harder than usual.
Push the brake pedal as you normally would.
Push the brake pedal more lightly than usual.
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14 . Operating a combination vehicle usually requires ­­­­­____ operating a single vehicle.

Less skill than
About the same level of skill as
More skill than
Exactly the same level of skill as

15 . An alcohol evaporator removes alcohol from the air brake system.

True
False

16 . To help prevent rollovers, you should:

Accelerate quickly after stopping.
Drive slowly around turns.
Keep the load near the back of the trailer.
Keep the load on one side of the trailer.

17 . Making a quick lane change while pulling multiple trailers is usually safer than making a quick lane change while pulling only one trailer.

True
False

18 . Applying the brake pedal causes air pressure to activate an electric switch and:

Turn off the brake lights.
Turn on the low pressure warning light.
Turn on the brake lights.
Turn off the low pressure warning light.

19 . The ____ between an air compressor and reservoir tank prevents air from escaping if the air compressor has a leak.

Slack adjuster
One-way check valve
Tractor protection valve

20 . In an empty combination vehicle, the stiff suspension springs and strong brakes will have:

High traction.
Low traction.
No traction.

21 . Service brakes should:

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

22 . 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 neutral.
Keep the control at the halfway mark.

23 . ABS usually shortens a vehicle's stopping distance.

True
False

24 . Operating combination vehicles usually requires ­­­­­____ operating single vehicles.

Less skill than
About the same level of skill as
More skill than

25 . A driver can rely on front wheel braking to work:

On dry roadways only.
Under all conditions.
Under all conditions, except for snow.