AIR BRAKES CDL PRACTICE TEST - HAWAII

16. When you release the brake pedal, the _____ rotates back and a spring pulls the brake shoes away from the drum.
air compressor belt
pressure gauge
S-cam
17. Spring brakes:
will apply the brakes when a leak in the air brake system causes all the air to be lost.
are usually held back by air pressure.
All of the above.
18. If the air tanks are not drained:
the water can freeze in cold weather and cause brake failure.
your speed must be reduced to 5 MPH below your “safe” speed.
the air pressure in the tanks is reduced.
19. Which of the following is a reason why air tanks must be drained?
Your battery fluid may drain out.
The governor may stop the compressor from pumping air.
Your brakes may fail due to the water freezing.
20. The service brake applies and releases:
the parking brake when you use the parking brake control.
the brake when you use the brake pedal during normal driving.
the brake in an emergency situation.
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