AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST - ALABAMA

6. The tractor protection valve:
will close automatically if the air pressure drops to a certain level.
will close if you apply the parking brakes.
provides the air supply for the brake system.
All of the above.
7. Your vehicle has a dual air brake system. If one air system is very low on pressure, you should:
reduce your speed and drive to the nearest garage for repairs.
bring the vehicle to a safe stop, and have the air brakes system fixed.
call your dispatcher or supervisor for instructions.
reduce your speed and check the low air pressure warning signal for the other system regularly.
8. With the controlled braking method, you:
apply the brakes all the way and release brakes when the wheels the lock up.
push down on the brake pedal as hard as you can so that the wheels the lock up.
apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
None of the above.
9. Air tanks usually hold enough compressed air to allow the brakes to be used _________ even if the compressor stops working.
for one stop
for 3 days
for one day
several times
10. Before driving a vehicle with a dual air system, the air compressor should build up a minimum of _____ pressure in both the primary and secondary systems.
50 psi
75 psi
100 psi
10 psi
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