CDL AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST - NEW YORK

6. Which of the following statements is true?
Poor cargo ventilation is a common cause of fire.
Carrying a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher will help prevent fires.
There is no way that short circuits due to damaged insulation can cause a vehicle fire.
Under-inflated tires will NOT cause a vehicle fire.
7. The use of brakes on a steep downgrade is:
much more effective than the engine braking effect.
a supplement to the braking effect of the engine.
the main braking factor.
dangerous, and should be avoided at all costs.
8. How can you tell if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?
Look for yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
Look under the vehicle for the wheel speed sensor wires coming from the back of the brakes.
Trailers will have yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the left side.
All of the above.
9. If the safety relief valve in the air brake system releases air:
the valve is fully operational.
this will supply more power to the brakes.
this will supply more power to the drive wheels.
something is wrong.
10. When driving on slippery roads, you should NOT:
go slowly.
use the engine brake.
watch far enough ahead to keep a steady speed.
try to anticipate stops early.
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