AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST - DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

11. What is an important thing to remember about emergency braking?
You should never use stab braking.
The more heavily loaded semitrailer trailer should be in the rear.
Your natural response (hitting the brakes) is never the right solution.
Pushing down on the brake pedal as hard as you can will only keep the wheels locked up and cause a skid.
12. Some air brake systems have an alcohol evaporator. Checking the alcohol container and filling it up as necessary:
helps keep the engine cool, as well as lubricating it.
helps you avoid wheel lock up.
reduces the risk of having an accident due to drowsy driving.
reduces the risk of ice in air brake valves during cold weather.
13. Antilock brakes:
let you drive faster.
help you stop faster.
decrease your stopping distance.
None of the above.
14. After supplying air to the trailer brake system, you should check the brake system for crossed air lines by:
shutting the engine off so you can hear the brakes.
applying and releasing the trailer brakes and listening for the sound of trailer brakes.
checking the air brake system pressure gauge for signs of major air loss.
All of the above.
15. The tractor protection valve:
will close if you apply the parking brakes.
will close automatically if the air pressure drops to a certain level.
provides the air supply for the brake system.
All of the above.
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