CDL AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST - NEW MEXICO

16. Which of the following is not a type of retarder?
Exhaust
Hydraulic
Pressure
17. Brake drums or discs must not have cracks longer than ____ the width of the friction area.
1/4
1/2
1/3
18. The wig wag is:
a type of rollover.
a low air pressure warning system.
a noise reduction mechanism.
19. When parking a trailer without spring brakes, it is very important for safety that you use wheel chocks. Why?
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.
You may not notice a major leak in the service line until you try to put the brakes on.
The air could leak out of the trailer air tank, releasing its emergency brakes.
20. If your brakes fail while you are driving on a downgrade, you should:
use an escape ramp if it's available.
take the least hazardous escape route you can.
All of the above.
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