AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST - SOUTH DAKOTA

Question

21. Front brake limiting valves were used to:

reduce exhaust emissions.
reduce the chance of the front wheels skidding on slippery surfaces.
prevent overheating of the front tires.
reduce your speed so further braking or shifting is not required.

Answer 1

reduce exhaust emissions.

Answer 2

reduce the chance of the front wheels skidding on slippery surfaces.

Answer 3

prevent overheating of the front tires.

Answer 4

reduce your speed so further braking or shifting is not required.

Answer 5

compressed gas cylinders

Answer 6

compressed oil

Answer 7

compressed air

Answer 8

compressed gases

Answer 9

are available in four types: manual, automatic, robotic and analog.

Answer 10

should move more than one inch where the push rods attach to them.

Answer 11

regulate the distance that the air brake has to travel to apply friction to the wheel.

Answer 12

regulate the distance between the rear wheels.

Answer 13

should always be avoided.

Answer 14

can be taken at any speed.

Answer 15

are reserved for pedestrians.

Answer 16

have a safe "design speed".