CDL Air Brakes Practice Test - Indiana

16. When you apply the brakes, the brake shoes and linings are pushed against:
the air compressor.
slack adjusters.
the inside of the brake drum.
the s-cam.
17. When going down grades, you should:
downshift to a lower gear.
shift up.
rely solely on engine braking to reduce your speed.
put the transmission in Neutral.
18. An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS):
increases your normal braking capability.
always shortens your stopping distance.
lets you drive faster.
keeps your wheels from locking up when you brake hard.
19. The ________ brake system applies and releases the brakes when the driver uses the brake pedal during normal driving.
service
anti-lock
emergency
parking
20. When the spring brakes are on, you should:
press the accelerator.
not push the brake pedal down.
exceed the posted speed limit.
pump the brakes.
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