Air Brakes Practice Test - Mississippi

16. Do NOT use the parking brakes:
to test that they work.
when you leave your vehicle.
if the brakes are very hot.
when you park for less than two hours.
17. The use of air brakes on a steep downgrade is only a supplement to:
the use of the parking brakes.
the use of the "controlled braking" method.
the use of the spring brakes.
the braking effect of the engine.
18. Most heavy-duty vehicles use:
dual air brake systems.
single air brake systems.
pump-the-brake systems.
triple air brake systems.
19. When you apply the brakes, the brake shoes and linings are pushed against:
the supply pressure gauge.
the S-cam.
the safety relief valve.
None of the above.
20. Your truck has a dual air system. If either system is very low on pressure:
the ABS will not work properly.
the tractor protection valve will not work properly.
the low pressure warning signal will stop working.
either the front or the rear brake will not be fully operational.
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