CDL AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST - NEBRASKA

11. The air compressor governor:
allows the compressor to start pumping air when the tank pressure rises to the "cut-out" pressure.
controls when the air storage tanks will pump air into the air compressor.
stops the compressor from pumping air.
All of the above.
12. When parking a trailer without spring brakes, it is very important for safety that you use wheel chocks. Why?
You may not notice a major leak in the service line until you try to put the brakes on.
if you don't use wheel chocks, supply air will be sent to the service line instead of going to charge the trailer air tanks.
The air could leak out of the trailer air tank, releasing its emergency brakes.
None of the above.
13. The safety valve installed in the first tank the air compressor pumps air is set to open:
if there is too much pressure.
every 15 minutes.
at 30 psi.
if there is too little pressure.
14. The safety relief valve is located:
in the first tank the air compressor pumps air to.
in the front brake.
on the dashboard.
on each end of the vehicle's axles.
15. Air brakes use ________ to make the brakes work.
compressed gas cylinders
compressed air
compressed gases
compressed oil
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