CDL AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST - KENTUCKY

6. In air-operated disc brakes, the pressure of the ______ on the ______ turns a "power screw".
brake camshaft; tie rod
slack adjuster; cam roller
slack adjuster; tie rod
brake chamber; slack adjuster
7. The parking or emergency brakes of trucks or buses must be held on by:
spring pressure.
fluid pressure.
air pressure.
hydraulic pressure.
8. When you push the brake pedal down, air brakes work:
only when ABS is working.
after a short delay.
immediately.
after about 15 seconds.
9. A dual air brake system:
has two separate air brake systems, which use a single set of brake controls.
has a single air brake system, which uses two separate sets of brake controls.
has two separate air brake systems, which use two separate sets of brake controls.
has a single air brake system, which uses a single set of brake controls.
10. If air pressure does not build up fast enough:
the pressure may drop too low during driving.
you may be forced to turn off the engine and release the parking brake.
you should turn the electrical power on and step on and off the brake pedal.
you should put the parking brake on and gently pull against it in a low gear.
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