CDL AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST - MASSACHUSETTS

11. When going down a steep downgrade, you should:
use the parking brake.
use a low gear, and a proper braking technique.
avoid braking and rely on engine braking.
use escape ramps whenever possible.
12. The Johnson bar is a valve that:
works the trailer brakes.
is installed in the first tank the air compressor pumps air to.
keeps air from going out if the air compressor develops a leak.
reduces the braking pressure to a safe level.
13. With air brake vehicles, you should use the parking brakes:
as little as possible.
only if your vehicle is equipped with ABS.
only during the vehicle inspection test.
whenever you leave the vehicle unattended.
14. The air storage tanks:
protects the tank and the rest of the system from too much pressure.
are used to hold compressed air.
are connected to the engine through gears or a v-belt.
stop the compressor from pumping air.
15. On a tractor-trailer equipped with a trailer brake hand valve, the hand valve can be used to:
prevent movement of cargo.
keep from rolling back.
reduce the chance of the front wheels skidding.
hold compressed air.
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