KY CDL AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST

6. Slack adjusters:
regulate the distance that the air brake has to travel to apply friction to the wheel.
regulate the distance between the rear wheels.
are available in four types: manual, automatic, robotic and analog.
should move more than one inch where the push rods attach to them.
7. An ABS system:
gives you more control over the vehicle during braking.
helps you avoid skids caused by over braking.
keep your wheels from locking when you brake hard.
All of the above.
8. Air tanks must be drained because:
if you don't drain the tanks yourself, your battery fluid may drain out.
if one air system is low on pressure, the rear brakes will not be operating fully.
when you push the brake pedal, air is let into each brake chamber.
compressed air usually has some water in it. The water can freeze in cold weather and cause brake failure.
9. An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS):
lets you drive faster.
increases your normal braking capability.
always shortens your stopping distance.
keeps your wheels from locking up when you brake hard.
10. The braking power of the spring brakes:
is not affected by the condition of the service brakes.
depends on the brakes being in adjustment.
is not affected by the air pressure level.
All of the above.
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