MT CDL AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST

11. Before transporting sealed loads, you should check that:
the load can be inspected.
the seal numbers match the placard numbers.
the load is properly secured.
All of the above.
12. If are being followed closely, you should:
increase your following distance.
change lanes quickly.
flash your brake lights.
decrease your following distance.
13. What should you do to test your vehicle's low air pressure warning signal?
With the engine running, put the vehicle in a forward gear and attempt to drive forward.
With the key in the "on" or "battery charge" position, rapidly apply and release the foot brake.
Release the parking brake valve and the tractor protection valve and reduce the air pressure by stepping on and off the brake pedal.
Pump the brakes until the air pressure drops below 80 psi.
14. The Johnson bar is a valve that:
keeps air from going out if the air compressor develops a leak.
reduces the braking pressure to a safe level.
is installed in the first tank the air compressor pumps air to.
works the trailer brakes.
15. The air compressor governor controls:
the air pressure applied to the brakes.
when air tank pressure falls below the “cut-out” level.
the speed of the air compressor.
when the air compressor will pump air into the air storage tanks.
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