CDL AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST - COLORADO

16. Air tank drains:
are used to remove water and oil from the air tanks.
protect the tanks and the rest of the system from too much pressure.
are used to move air to the brakes.
should not be used in wet weather.
17. If you are feeling sleepy, you should:
drive faster.
get some coffee.
slow down.
pull off the road and rest.
18. In a dual-air system - with engine at operating RPM, the pressure should build from 85 to 100 psi within how many seconds?
45
20
12
60
19. The emergency brake system:
uses the service brake to stop the vehicle in the event of a parking brake system failure.
uses parts of the service and parking brake systems to stop the vehicle in the event of a brake system failure.
uses the parking brake to stop the vehicle in the event of a brake system failure.
None of the above.
20. If air pressure does not build up fast enough:
you should put the parking brake on and gently pull against it in a low gear.
you should turn the electrical power on and step on and off the brake pedal.
the pressure may drop too low during driving.
you may be forced to turn off the engine and release the parking brake.
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