MARYLAND CDL AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST

6. In newer vehicles with air brakes, you put on the parking brake:
using a P-shaped, yellow control knob.
moving the orange push-pull lever to the right.
using a diamond-shaped, yellow, push-pull control knob.
placing the transmission in Park.
7. If your vehicle does not have automatic air tank drains, how often should you drain air tanks to remove moisture and oil?
At least once a month.
Once a week.
Every 4 hours.
At the end of each working day.
8. You are coming down a long, steep downgrade. Which of the following is a sign that your brakes may have started to fade?
You have to apply your brakes harder and harder to get the same stopping power.
The brake pedal feels spongy or goes to the floor.
The steering feels heavy.
You hear a loud "bang".
9. To avoid becoming a distracted driver you should:
adjust all vehicle controls and mirrors while driving.
eat and drink while you drive.
not engage in complex conversations with others.
not turn off all communication devices.
10. If your brakes fail while you are driving on a downgrade, you should:
take the least hazardous escape route you can.
immediately start looking outside your vehicle for something to stop it.
use an escape ramp if it's available.
All of the above.
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