AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST - NEW YORK

11. If you must make an emergency stop, you should:
use the hand brake before the brake pedal.
apply the brakes as hard as you can to lock them.
brake in a way that will keep your vehicle in a straight line.
None of the above.
12. When going down a steep downgrade, you should:
avoid braking and rely on engine braking.
use the parking brake.
use escape ramps whenever possible.
use a low gear, and a proper braking technique.
13. How many reflective triangles/emergency reflectors should you carry?
3
4
2
1
14. You should NOT use the parking brakes if:
the brakes are cold.
the brakes are too dry.
the brakes are very hot.
All of the above.
15. What is an important thing to remember about emergency braking?
Your natural response (hitting the brakes) is never the right solution.
You should never use stab braking.
The more heavily loaded semitrailer trailer should be in the rear.
Pushing down on the brake pedal as hard as you can will only keep the wheels locked up and cause a skid.
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