AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST - MAINE

6. Which of the following statements is true?
There is no way that short circuits due to damaged insulation can cause a vehicle fire.
Poor cargo ventilation is a common cause of fire.
Carrying a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher will help prevent fires.
7. The braking power of the spring brakes:
is not affected by the air pressure level.
depends on the brakes being in adjustment.
is not affected by the condition of the service brakes.
8. ABS brakes help you:
downshift before starting down a hill.
avoid wheel lock up.
lock up the wheels in an emergency stop.
9. What should you do to correct a drive-wheel braking skid?
Turn in the same direction as the skid.
Fully apply the brakes, turn the steering wheel quickly, push in the clutch, and countersteer.
Stop braking, turn the steering wheel quickly, push in the clutch, and countersteer.
10. With a fully-charged air system, the leakage rates should be less than:
2 psi for single vehicles and 3 psi for a combination of two vehicles.
5 psi for single vehicles and 10 psi for a combination of two vehicles.
3 psi for single vehicles and 4 psi for a combination of two vehicles.
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