Brakes Test Questions 100% All Solved
Two technicians are discussing Newton's first law of motion. Technician A says that a
lightweight vehicle requires as much energy to accelerate as a heavier vehicle.
Technician B says that a lighter vehicle requires less energy to accelerate than a heavier
vehicle. Who is correct? - ✔✔Tech B
The parking brake cable pulls on an actuating lever inside the brake drum assembly. -
✔✔True
Tech A states using an air-operated brake on heavy trucks is easier. Tech B states that
using a hydraulic brake on a heavy truck is easier. Who is correct? - ✔✔Tech A
Static friction is resistance between nonmoving surfaces and is present in which type of
brakes? - ✔✔Parking brakes
Which of the following components is NOT typically found on an electric brake system?
- ✔✔Wheel cylinder
Tech A states that the scrub braking system worked well in rubber tires. Tech B states
that the scrub braking system worked reasonably well on dry wheel surfaces made of
wood or steel. Who is correct? - ✔✔Tech B
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Skidding tires on the surface of the road (kinetic friction) do not have as much friction
as rolling tires, and therefore the stopping distance (blank), which can lead to an
accident. - ✔✔is increased
Parking brake cables transmit force from the parking brake actuating lever to the -
✔✔Brake unit
The rotational force found in a braking vehicle tends to - ✔✔push the nose down and
lift the rear
A(n) (blank) brake (or compression brake) uses an extra lobe on the camshaft to control
an auxiliary exhaust valve at the top of each cylinder. - ✔✔Jake brake
The best example of (blank) is when a motorcycle rider applies the front brake hard
enough that the rear wheel is lifted completely off the ground. - ✔✔rotational force
Tech A says that the heavier the vehicle, the more stopping power is needed. Tech B
says that the faster a vehicle is moving, the more braking power is needed. Who is
correct? - ✔✔Both A and B
Some foot-mounted parking brake levers can be released by pulling a release handle,
which retracts the ratcheting tang and allows the pedal to return to its rest position. -
✔✔True
Tech A says that disc brakes were originally developed in the early 1900's but didn't
find common use until the 1960's. Technician B says that a disc brake operates by
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