CDL AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST - HAWAII

11. If you are being tailgated, you should:
speed up.
move to the left lane.
increase your following distance.
12. To test the air leakage rate, with a fully-charged air system you should ____________ and time the air pressure drop.
put alcohol into the air system, run the engine at a fast idle
release the parking brake, leave the engine running
turn off the engine, release the parking brake
13. Some air brake systems have an alcohol evaporator. Checking the alcohol container and filling it up as necessary:
helps you avoid wheel lock up.
reduces the risk of ice in air brake valves during cold weather.
helps keep the engine cool, as well as lubricating it.
14. ABS brakes help you:
avoid wheel lock up.
downshift before starting down a hill.
lock up the wheels in an emergency stop.
15. When driving on long and/or steep downgrades, to select an appropriate safe speed you should consider:
the road conditions.
the total weight of the vehicle and cargo.
All of the above.
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