Air Brake test

Question #1 of 28
All vehicles with air brakes must have a low air pressure warning signal.

True False Only some vehicles

Question #2 of 28
Letting up on the brake pedal reduces the air pressure and releases the brakes.

True False

Question #3 of 28
How can you test the low pressure warning signal?

There is no way to test this. Turn the electrical power off and step on and off the brake pedal to reduce air tank pressure. The low air pressure warning signal must come on before the pressure drops to less than 90 psi in the air tank. Turn the electrical power on and step on and off the brake pedal to increase air tank pressure. The low air pressure warning signal must come on before the pressure increases to more than 60 psi in the air tank. Turn the electrical power on and step on and off the brake pedal to reduce air tank pressure. The low air pressure warning signal must come on before the pressure drops to less than 60 psi in the air tank. Turn the electrical power off and step on and off the brake pedal to reduce air tank

pressure. The low air pressure warning signal must come on before the pressure drops to less than 30 psi in the air tank.

Question #4 of 28

What does the air compressor governor do?

The governor controls when the air compressor will pump air into the air storage tanks. The governor controls when the air compressor will pump air into the brake pads cabin of the tractor. The governor controls when the air compressor will pump air into the brake pads. The governor controls when the air compressor will pump air into the brake safety valves.

Question #5 of 28
The safety relief valve protects the air tanks and the rest of the system from building too much pressure.

True False

Question #6 of 28

How can you check that the spring brakes will come on automatically?

Step on and off the brake pedal to reduce the air tank pressure. The parking brake knob should pop out when the air pressure falls to the manufacturers specification. Step on and off the brake pedal to increase the air tank pressure. The parking brake knob should pop out when the air pressure rises to the manufacturer's specification. Step on and off the brake pedal to reduce the air tank pressure while moving at a high rate of speed. The parking brake knob should pop out when the air pressure falls to the manufacturer's specification locking up all your tires. Step on and off the brake pedal to reduce the air tank pressure. The parking brake knob should pop out when the air pressure rises to the manufacturer's specification of 120 psi.

Question #7 of 28
If you are away from your vehicle only a short time, you dont need to use the parking brake.

True False

Question #8 of 28
All air brake systems have an alcohol evaporator to put alcohol into the air system.

True False

Question #9 of 28

What are spring brakes?

Powerful springs that are held back by air pressure. If the air pressure is removed, the springs put on the brakes. Big springs full of air pressure. If the air pressure is increased, the springs put on the brakes. Large springs forced closed by air pressure. If the air pressure is increased, the springs release the brakes. None of the above.

Question #10 of 28
How can you check slack adjusters?

You can not manually check slack adjusters. By frequently checking the low pressure gauge. By using an adjustable wrench. By pulling hard on each slack adjuster.

Question #11 of 28
What are the maximum leakage rates for an air brake system?

There should be no air leaks. The loss rate should be less than three psi in one minute for single vehicles and less than five psi in one minute for combination vehicles. The loss rate should be less than five psi in one minute for single vehicles and less than ten psi in one minute for combination vehicles.

The loss rate should be less than two psi in one minute for single vehicles and less than three psi in one minute for combination vehicles. None of the above.

Question #12 of 28
Pressing and releasing the brake pedal unnecessarily will never let air out faster than the compressor can replace it.

True False

Question #13 of 28
Air storage tanks are used for what?

Air storage tanks are used to hold freon. Air storage tanks are used to hold moisturized air. Air storage tanks are used to hold regular air. Air storage tanks are used to hold compressed air.

Question #14 of 28
Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill?

Because it helps buid up air pressure in your air tanks. It is better than being in an improper gear. Water can build up in your air tanks by not relying on the engine braking. Brakes can fade or fail from excessive heat caused by using them too much and not relying on the engine braking effect.

Question #15 of 28
Why must air tanks be drained?

Air tanks should never be drained. To keep oil and water from building up in the tank. To keep oil and toxic gas from building up in the tank. To keep the tanks cool while not in use. All of the above. None of the above.

Question #16 of 28
What does an alcohol evaporator do?

Helps prevent water leaks. Helps prevent air in the system. Helps prevent ice in the system. Helps prevent air leaks. None of the above.

Question #17 of 28
Pumping by the air compressor should start at about ____ psi and stop at about ____ psi.

50 and 75. 75 and 100. 100 and 125.

125 and 150.

Question #18 of 28

All trucks, tractors, and buses must be equipped with emergency brakes and parking brakes.

True False

Question #19 of 28
How often should you drain air tanks?

Every 3 hours or 200 miles. Every 4 hours or 250 miles. Drain your air tanks at the end of each working day. Once a week is sufficient. None of the above.

Question #20 of 28
Having ABS brakes only on the tractor or only on the trailer or even just on one axle still gives you more control over the vehicle during braking.

True

False

Question #21 of 28
Front wheel brakes are good under all conditions.

True False

Question #22 of 28
The use of brakes on a long steep downgrade is only a supplement to the braking effect of the engine.

True. False. It depends on the weight of the GVCW of the vehicle.

Question #23 of 28

What is a dual air brake system?

A dual air brake system has two separate air brake systems which use a single set of brake controls. A dual air brake system has two separate air brake systems, the first system is called the primary system. The other is called the secondary system. A dual air brake system has two separate air brake systems, each system has its own air

tanks, hoses, lines, etc. A dual air brake system has two separate air brake systems, both systems supply air to the trailer if there is one. All of the above. None of the above.

Question #24 of 28
What is a slack adjuster?

A lever, connecting the brake chamber with the brake camshaft. A lever, connecting the brake chamber push rod with the foundation brake camshaft. A lever, connecting the brake shoe with the brake drum. A lever, connecting the brake chamber push rod with the return spring.

Question #25 of 28
What factors can cause brakes to fade or fail?

A. Brakes can fade or fail from excessive heat caused by using them too much. B. Brakes that are out of adjustment. C. Using the engine brake and not using the brakes often enough can cause them to fail. D. Mismatched retread tires on a trailer. E. An unbalanced load with too much weight on any one axle. A and B. A and E. All of the above.

Question #26 of 28
What does the air compressor do?

The air compressor pumps air into the safety valves. The air compressor pumps air into the brake pads. The air compressor pumps air into the air storage tanks. The air compressor pumps air into the cabin of the tractor.

Question #27 of 28
Wait for normal air pressure, release the parking brake, move the vehicle forward slowly and then apply the brakes firmly using the brake pedal best describes?

Testing the parking brake. Testing the emergency brake. Testing the service brake. None of the above.

Question #28 of 28
What is a supply pressure gauge used for?

These gauges tell you how much pressure is in the air tanks. These gauges monitor you how much slack is in the slack adjusters. These gauges tell you how much pressure is in the air lines. These gauges warn you about brake chamber leaks only. None of the above.

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What does the air compressor governor do?

The governor controls when Unanswered the air compressor will pump 90% air into the air storage tanks.

The use of brakes on a long steep downgrade is only a supplement to the braking effect of the engine. What does the air compressor do?

Unanswered True.

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The air compressor pumps air 94% into the air storage tanks. Drain your air tanks at the end of each working day. 95%

How often should you drain air tanks?

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Air storage tanks are used for what?

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Air storage tanks are used to 96% hold compressed air.

What is a supply pressure gauge used for? All air brake systems have an alcohol evaporator to put alcohol into the air system. How can you check slack adjusters?

These gauges tell you how Unanswered much pressure is in the air tanks. Unanswered False

90%

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By pulling hard on each slack 84% adjuster.

What does an alcohol evaporator do?

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Helps prevent ice in the system.

91%

The loss rate should be less than two psi in one minute What are the maximum leakage rates for Unanswered for single vehicles and less 73% an air brake system? than three psi in one minute for combination vehicles.

The safety relief valve protects the air tanks and the rest of the system from building too much pressure. Why must air tanks be drained? Letting up on the brake pedal reduces the air pressure and releases the brakes. All vehicles with air brakes must have a low air pressure warning signal. Pressing and releasing the brake pedal unnecessarily will never let air out faster than the compressor can replace it. What factors can cause brakes to fade or fail? All trucks, tractors, and buses must be equipped with emergency brakes and parking brakes.

Unanswered True To keep oil and water from building up in the tank.

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93% 83% 96%

Unanswered True Unanswered True

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Unanswered A and B.

76%

Unanswered True

96%

Front wheel brakes are good under all Unanswered True conditions. Pumping by the air compressor should Unanswered 100 and 125. start at about ____ psi and stop at about ____ psi. What are spring brakes?

76% 82%

Powerful springs that are held Unanswered back by air pressure. If the air 87% pressure is removed, the

springs put on the brakes.

Wait for normal air pressure, release the parking brake, move the vehicle Unanswered Testing the service brake. forward slowly and then apply the brakes firmly using the brake pedal best describes?

87%

Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill?

Brakes can fade or fail from excessive heat caused by Unanswered using them too much and not 91% relying on the engine braking effect.

Having ABS brakes only on the tractor or only on the trailer or even just on one Unanswered True axle still gives you more control over the vehicle during braking. If you are away from your vehicle only Unanswered False a short time, you dont need to use the parking brake. What is a slack adjuster? What is a dual air brake system?

82%

96%

A lever, connecting the brake Unanswered chamber push rod with the 63% foundation brake camshaft.

Unanswered All of the above.

56%

How can you check that the spring brakes will come on automatically?
Step on and off the brake pedal to reduce the air tank pressure. The parking brake Unanswered 81% knob should pop out when the air pressure falls to the manufacturers specification.

How can you test the low pressure warning signal?

Turn the electrical power on and step on and off the brake pedal to reduce air tank pressure. The low air pressure Unanswered 80% warning signal must come on before the pressure drops to less than 60 psi in the air tank.

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