IN CDL Air Brakes Practice Test

11. Empty trucks:
have less traction.
are higher than loaded trucks.
require greater stopping distances.
All of the above.
12. What should you do to test your vehicle's low air pressure warning signal?
With the key in the "on" or "battery charge" position, rapidly apply and release the foot brake.
With the engine running, put the vehicle in a forward gear and attempt to drive forward.
Release the parking brake valve and the tractor protection valve and reduce the air pressure by stepping on and off the brake pedal.
Pump the brakes until the air pressure drops below 80 psi.
13. The s-cam forces the brake shoes away from one another and presses them against the inside of the brake drum. It is called the s-cam because:
it is a safe-driving brake.
it applies a "Shock" to the brakes.
it is shaped like the letter "S".
"S" stands for "Shoes".
14. When the spring brakes are on, you should push the brake pedal down:
Never.
Only when driving uphill.
Only when driving downhill.
Only when approaching railroad-highway crossings.
15. If you must drive through a deep puddle you should:
speed up to get through the puddle as quickly as possible.
apply the brakes until your speed reaches 40 mph.
slow down and place transmission in a low gear.
start slowly and Speed up smoothly and gradually so the vehicle does not jerk.
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