OR CDL AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST

11. You are driving on a steep downgrade. If your safe speed is 35 mph, you should apply the brakes when your speed reaches:
25 mph
45 mph
35 mph
30 mph
12. The braking power of the spring brakes:
depends on the brakes being in adjustment.
is not affected by the air pressure level.
is not affected by the condition of the service brakes.
All of the above.
13. In some vehicles a modulating control valve may be used to:
apply the parking brake.
apply the front brakes.
apply the spring brakes gradually.
decrease the pressure in the brake system.
14. 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.
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.
when you push the brake pedal, air is let into each brake chamber.
15. Some air brake systems have an alcohol evaporator. Checking the alcohol container and filling it up as necessary:
reduces the risk of having an accident due to drowsy driving.
reduces the risk of ice in air brake valves during cold weather.
helps keep the engine cool, as well as lubricating it.
helps you avoid wheel lock up.
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