AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST - MARYLAND

16. In a dual-air system - with engine at operating RPM, the pressure should build from 85 to 100 psi within how many seconds?
20
12
60
45
17. _________ must have a low air pressure warning signal.
Vehicles with air brakes built after 2010
All vehicles with air brakes
Vehicles with air brakes built after 2005
Only vehicles with air brakes built before 2015
18. Brakes out of adjustment can cause the other brakes to:
apply more braking power.
last longer.
work better.
overheat and fade.
19. The air compressor governor:
stops the compressor from pumping air.
allows the compressor to start pumping air when the tank pressure rises to the "cut-out" pressure.
controls when the air storage tanks will pump air into the air compressor.
All of the above.
20. Tractor and straight truck spring brakes will come fully on when the air pressure drops to a range of:
55 to 74 psi.
20 to 45 psi.
5 to 15 psi.
30 to 35 psi.
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