CDL Air Brakes Practice Test - Missouri

6. To check that spring brakes come on automatically, the first thing to do is to:
release the parking brake, move the vehicle forward slowly, and apply the brakes firmly.
continue to step on and off the brake pedal until the air pressure falls to the manufacturer’s specification.
turn off the engine, release the parking brake and time the air pressure drop.
7. Brake lag is:
the amount of air pressure required to stop the vehicle.
the distance your vehicle will travel, in ideal conditions, while you are braking.
the time required for the air brakes to work after the brake pedal is pushed.
8. If are being followed closely, you should:
change lanes quickly.
decrease your following distance.
increase your following distance.
9. Which of the following is NOT a reason for hydraulic brake failure?
Stab braking
Brake fade on long hills
Loss of hydraulic pressure
10. To prevent drowsiness you should:
get adequate sleep before a trip.
never drive with a passenger.
schedule trips for the middle of the night.
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