AIR BRAKES CDL PRACTICE TEST - VERMONT

11. The safety relief valve is located:
in the first tank the air compressor pumps air to.
in the front brake.
on each end of the vehicle's axles.
12. How should you apply the brakes when going down a steep downgrade?
Apply the brakes when you reach the bottom of the downgrade.
Apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
Apply the brakes whenever you reach your safe speed, until your speed has been reduced to 5 mph below your safe speed.
13. If you must drive through a deep puddle you should:
speed up to get through the puddle as quickly as possible.
slow down and place transmission in a low gear.
apply the brakes until your speed reaches 40 mph.
14. Which of the following is a reason why air tanks must be drained?
Your brakes may fail due to the water freezing.
Your battery fluid may drain out.
The governor may stop the compressor from pumping air.
15. If you are driving a 30-foot vehicle at 55 mph, you should leave at least _____ between you and the vehicle ahead.
4 seconds
3 seconds
2 seconds
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