SOUTH CAROLINA CDL AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST

21. When coupling, you should:
make sure the trailer wheels are not chocked.
make sure the sliding fifth-wheel is locked.
be aware that wrong coupling and uncoupling can be very dangerous.
make sure the trailer kingpin is bent.
22. Having ABS on only the trailer:
is very dangerous.
makes the trailer more likely to swing out.
makes the trailer more likely to roll over.
still gives you more control over your vehicle during braking.
23. When you apply the brakes, the brake shoes and linings are pushed against:
the S-cam.
the supply pressure gauge.
the safety relief valve.
None of the above.
24. To test the air leakage rate, with a fully-charged air system you should ____________ and time the air pressure drop.
turn off the engine, release the parking brake
release the parking brake, leave the engine running
put alcohol into the air system, run the engine at a fast idle
check the air compressor's drive belt, chock the wheels
25. The most common type of brake is the:
S-cam drum brake
R-cam drum brake
G-cam disc brake
B-cam disc brake
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