NM CDL AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST
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With the controlled braking method, you:
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apply the brakes all the way and release brakes when the wheels the lock up.
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push down on the brake pedal as hard as you can so that the wheels the lock up.
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apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
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12.
Too little weight on the driving axles can cause:
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longer stopping distances.
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mechanical damage.
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poor traction.
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With a dual air brake system:
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each system shares air tanks.
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each system has its own air tanks, hoses and lines.
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each system shares the same lines and hoses.
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14.
What factors can cause brakes to fade?
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Slippery surfaces and shaded areas.
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Excessive heat and brakes out of adjustment.
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Dirt roads and in unpaved yards.
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15.
An alcohol evaporator:
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used to reduce the chance of the front wheels skidding.
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protects the air brake system from too much pressure.
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is used to reduce the risk of ice in air brake valves and other parts during cold weather.
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