AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST - OHIO

11. 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.
it is shaped like the letter "S".
"S" stands for "Shoes".
12. Empty trucks:
require greater stopping distances.
are higher than loaded trucks.
All of the above.
13. To check the slack adjusters:
Park on level ground and chock the wheels, release the parking brakes and pull hard on each slack adjuster. The slack adjuster shouldn't move more than one inch.
check the air hoses connected to the brake chambers to make sure they aren't cut or worn.
park downhill and see if the vehicle rolls.
14. When driving on slippery roads, you should NOT:
use the engine brake.
go slowly.
try to anticipate stops early.
15. If your vehicle has dual parking control valves, you can use pressure from a separate tank to:
balance the service brakes while you are parked.
park better.
release the spring brakes so you can move the vehicle in an emergency.
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