CA CDL AIR BRAKES LATEST
TEST
The brake system that applies an release the brakes when the uses the
brake pedal is the ______ brake system. - ANSWERS-Service
Excessive use of the service brakes results in overheating, which can
lead to: - ANSWERS-Expansion of the brake drums
If your truck or bus has dual parking control valves, you can use
pressure from a separate tank to: - ANSWERS-Release spring
emergency/parking brakes to move a short distance
Before driving a truck or bus with a dual air brake system, the pressure
in each system should be at least: - ANSWERS-100 psi
The brake pedal in an air brake system: - ANSWERS-Controls the air
pressure applied to put on the brakes
If air pressure does not build up to normal within the correct amount of
time: - ANSWERS-Your air pressure may drop too low during driving
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, CA CDL AIR BRAKES LATEST
TEST
Some air brake systems have an alcohol evaporator. What may happen if
you don't keep the unit filled with alcohol? - ANSWERS-Ice may form
in the air storage tanks and cause the the brakes to fail
The proper method of braking when going down long and/or steep
grades, after selecting the proper gear, is to brake until your speed is
about ________ below your "safe" speed, then release your brakes. -
ANSWERS-5 mph
The air compressor should stop pumping at about: - ANSWERS-125 psi
Repeatedly pressing and releasing (fanning) the brake pedal may result
in: - ANSWERS-A loss of brake air pressure
During normal driving, spring brakes are usually held back by: -
ANSWERS-Air pressure
What is emergency stab braking? - ANSWERS-Brake hard, release the
brakes when the wheels lock, and reapply the brakes when the wheels
start rolling
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TEST
The brake system that applies an release the brakes when the uses the
brake pedal is the ______ brake system. - ANSWERS-Service
Excessive use of the service brakes results in overheating, which can
lead to: - ANSWERS-Expansion of the brake drums
If your truck or bus has dual parking control valves, you can use
pressure from a separate tank to: - ANSWERS-Release spring
emergency/parking brakes to move a short distance
Before driving a truck or bus with a dual air brake system, the pressure
in each system should be at least: - ANSWERS-100 psi
The brake pedal in an air brake system: - ANSWERS-Controls the air
pressure applied to put on the brakes
If air pressure does not build up to normal within the correct amount of
time: - ANSWERS-Your air pressure may drop too low during driving
END OF
PAGE 1
, CA CDL AIR BRAKES LATEST
TEST
Some air brake systems have an alcohol evaporator. What may happen if
you don't keep the unit filled with alcohol? - ANSWERS-Ice may form
in the air storage tanks and cause the the brakes to fail
The proper method of braking when going down long and/or steep
grades, after selecting the proper gear, is to brake until your speed is
about ________ below your "safe" speed, then release your brakes. -
ANSWERS-5 mph
The air compressor should stop pumping at about: - ANSWERS-125 psi
Repeatedly pressing and releasing (fanning) the brake pedal may result
in: - ANSWERS-A loss of brake air pressure
During normal driving, spring brakes are usually held back by: -
ANSWERS-Air pressure
What is emergency stab braking? - ANSWERS-Brake hard, release the
brakes when the wheels lock, and reapply the brakes when the wheels
start rolling
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