TENNESSEE CDL AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST

6. To check the slack adjusters on S-cam brakes, you should:
park on level ground and fan off the air pressure by rapidly applying and releasing the foot brake.
park on level ground, chock the wheels and release the parking brakes, then use gloves and pull hard on each slack adjuster that you can reach.
release the parking brake valve and begin reducing the air pressure by stepping on and off the brake pedal.
All of the above.
7. Air tank drains:
are used to move air to the brakes.
protect the tanks and the rest of the system from too much pressure.
are used to remove water and oil from the air tanks.
should not be used in wet weather.
8. If air doesn't flow all the way to the back:
your lower fifth wheel may fall off.
a rollover is more likely.
your brakes will not work properly.
the trailer will tend to swing around.
9. Air storage tanks:
use parts of the service brake systems to stop the vehicle in a brake system failure.
hold compressed air for the brakes.
are installed in the first tank the air compressor pumps air to.
pump air into the air storage tanks.
10. If the safety relief valve in the air brake system releases air:
this will supply more power to the brakes.
the valve is fully operational.
this will supply more power to the drive wheels.
something is wrong.
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