AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST - IDAHO

6. How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks?
Pull forward against parking brake to make sure the hydraulic brakes holds.
Pump the brake pedal three times, then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The pedal should not move.
Pump the brake pedal ten times and see if it holds.
7. Tar in the road pavement rising to the road surface in very hot weather:
is very sticky and will slow down your vehicle.
causes the road to become very slippery.
does not affect the road surface or driving conditions.
8. If air doesn't flow all the way to the back:
your brakes will not work properly.
a rollover is more likely.
the trailer will tend to swing around.
9. What should you do to test your vehicle's low air pressure warning signal?
Pump the brakes until the air pressure drops below 80 psi.
With the engine running, put the vehicle in a forward gear and attempt to drive forward.
With the key in the "on" or "battery charge" position, rapidly apply and release the foot brake.
10. Axle weight is:
the maximum safe weight your tires can carry at a specified pressure.
the weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles.
the weight of all the axles added together.
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