CDL AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST - SOUTH CAROLINA

16. The tractor protection valve:
provides the air supply for the brake system.
will close if you apply the parking brakes.
will close automatically if the air pressure drops to a certain level.
All of the above.
17. Why must air tanks be drained?
Water can freeze in cold weather and cause brake failure.
To keep from fouling the air compressor oil.
Water and oil reduce the air pressure.
The low boiling point of water reduces braking power.
18. If your brakes fail while you are driving on a downgrade, you should:
use an escape ramp if it's available.
immediately start looking outside your vehicle for something to stop it.
take the least hazardous escape route you can.
All of the above.
19. If your vehicle catches fire, you should pull over:
at a service station.
near trees.
near other vehicles.
in an open area.
20. What should you do to test your vehicle's low air pressure warning signal?
With the engine running, put the vehicle in a forward gear and attempt to drive forward.
Pump the brakes until the air pressure drops below 80 psi.
With the key in the "on" or "battery charge" position, rapidly apply and release the foot brake.
Release the parking brake valve and the tractor protection valve and reduce the air pressure by stepping on and off the brake pedal.
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