AIR BRAKES CDL PRACTICE TEST - MASSACHUSETTS

16. The air compressor is connected to:
the suspension system.
the radiator.
the engine.
the transmission.
17. Slack adjusters:
are available in four types: manual, automatic, robotic and analog.
regulate the distance that the air brake has to travel to apply friction to the wheel.
regulate the distance between the rear wheels.
should move more than one inch where the push rods attach to them.
18. Supply pressure gauges tell you:
when the air pressure in the tanks falls below 60 psi.
how much air pressure you are applying to the brakes.
when the pressure in the system drops below 60 psi.
how much pressure is in the air tanks.
19. To apply the parking brakes:
place the parking brake control knob in Neutral.
push the parking brake control knob in.
pull the parking brake control knob out.
push the brake pedal three times.
20. If your vehicle is equipped with air brakes, loss of air pressure in the emergency line causes:
the speed of your vehicle to increase.
the trailer emergency brakes to come on.
the trailer spring brakes to come on.
All of the above.
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