AIR BRAKES CDL PRACTICE TEST - PENNSYLVANIA

11. Excessive use of the service brakes results in overheating. Too much heat can:
make the brakes stop working.
cause the brakes to squeak.
cause the brakes to grab.
cause the brakes apply unevenly.
12. The air brake lag distance at 55 mph on dry pavement adds about:
32 feet.
60 feet.
75 feet.
16 feet.
13. The total stopping distance for vehicles with air brake systems is made up of __ different factors.
4
3
5
2
14. Front-end header boards:
protect drivers from spilled cargo.
reduce traction.
protect drivers from cargo in case of an accident or emergency stop.
should never be used.
15. When checking air brakes on combination vehicles, which of the following is NOT part of checking that air flows to all trailers?
Opening the emergency line shut-off valve at the rear of the last trailer.
Pulling tractor forward until the fifth-wheel comes out from under the trailer.
Using the trailer handbrake to provide air to the service line.
Going to the rear of the rig.
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