NY CDL AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST

16. You are coming down a long, steep downgrade. Which of the following is a sign that your brakes may have started to fade?
The brake pedal feels spongy or goes to the floor.
The steering feels heavy.
You have to apply your brakes harder and harder to get the same stopping power.
You hear a loud "bang".
17. Air tanks must be drained because:
compressed air usually has some water in it. The water can freeze in cold weather and cause brake failure.
when you push the brake pedal, air is let into each brake chamber.
if you don't drain the tanks yourself, your battery fluid may drain out.
if one air system is low on pressure, the rear brakes will not be operating fully.
18. If your brakes fail while you are driving on a downgrade, you should:
immediately start looking outside your vehicle for something to stop it.
use an escape ramp if it's available.
take the least hazardous escape route you can.
All of the above.
19. To use the controlled braking method in an emergency, you should:
pump the brake pedal 3 times.
apply your brakes all the way, and release the brakes when the wheels lock up.
apply the brakes when the wheels lock up.
apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
20. The air storage tanks:
protects the tank and the rest of the system from too much pressure.
are connected to the engine through gears or a v-belt.
are used to hold compressed air.
stop the compressor from pumping air.
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