AIR BRAKES CDL PRACTICE TEST - NEW YORK

6. Some vehicles have a separate air tank which can be used to:
hold the vehicle or combination of vehicles stationary.
turn on the 4-way emergency flashers.
unload cargo or passengers.
release the spring brakes.
7. The most common foundation brakes found on vehicles with air brakes are the:
disc brakes.
parking brakes.
S-cam brakes.
wedge brakes.
8. If you are being tailgated, you should:
increase your following distance.
avoid tricks like turning on your taillights or flashing your brake lights.
avoid quick changes.
All of the above.
9. When you apply the brakes, the brake shoes and linings are pushed against:
the supply pressure gauge.
the safety relief valve.
the S-cam.
None of the above.
10. The s-cam forces the brake shoes away from one another and presses them against the inside of the brake drum. It is called the s-cam because:
it applies a "Shock" to the brakes.
"S" stands for "Shoes".
it is shaped like the letter "S".
it is a safe-driving brake.
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