AIR BRAKES CDL PRACTICE TEST - CONNECTICUT

11. The air compressor stops pumping air into the air storage tanks when air tank pressure rises to around:
250 psi.
450 psi.
125 psi.
100 psi.
12. To test the service brake:
shift your transmission to a low gear, pump the brake pedal three times, then hold it down for five seconds.
push the brake pedal firmly while slowly moving backward.
gently try to pull forward with the trailer parking brake on, then release the brake.
push the brake pedal firmly while going about 5 mph.
13. By pushing the trailer air supply control knob in, you:
supply the trailer with air.
shut the air off and put on the trailer emergency brakes.
supply the tires with air.
keeps air in the tractor or truck brake system.
14. The total stopping distance for vehicles with air brake systems is made up of __ different factors.
3
2
4
5
15. If air pressure does not build up fast enough:
the pressure may drop too low during driving.
you should put the parking brake on and gently pull against it in a low gear.
you may be forced to turn off the engine and release the parking brake.
you should turn the electrical power on and step on and off the brake pedal.
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