AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST - MARYLAND

6. Pressing and releasing the brake pedal unnecessarily can:
apply more air pressure.
causes all the air to be lost.
causes friction, which slows the vehicle.
let air out faster than the compressor can replace it.
7. Too little weight on the driving axles can cause:
longer stopping distances.
poor traction.
poor visibility.
mechanical damage.
8. After supplying air to the trailer brake system, you should check the brake system for crossed air lines by:
checking the air brake system pressure gauge for signs of major air loss.
shutting the engine off so you can hear the brakes.
applying and releasing the trailer brakes and listening for the sound of trailer brakes.
All of the above.
9. You are driving on a steep downgrade. If your safe speed is 35 mph, you should apply the brakes when your speed reaches:
45 mph
30 mph
25 mph
35 mph
10. Your vehicle has air brakes. To stop, you should:
pull the parking brake control knob out.
release the accelerator, push in the clutch, and shift to Neutral at the same time.
push the brake pedal down.
pump the brake pedal 3 times.
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