AIR BRAKES CDL PRACTICE TEST - VIRGINIA

11. By pushing the trailer air supply control knob in, you:
supply the trailer with air.
supply the tires with air.
shut the air off and put on the trailer emergency brakes.
12. Weight that is loaded so there is a high center of gravity:
reduces the chance that the load will shift to the side or fall off.
makes a vehicle easier to handle.
causes greater chance of rollover.
13. To test the air leakage rate, with a fully-charged air system you should ____________ and time the air pressure drop.
release the parking brake, leave the engine running
turn off the engine, release the parking brake
put alcohol into the air system, run the engine at a fast idle
14. Which of the following is NOT part of the drum brake?
Brake drum
Axle
Safety valve
15. If your ABS is not working:
it will slow your truck to a halt and force you to pull over.
the drive wheels will begin to spin, and you should take your foot off the accelerator.
you still have normal brake functions, and should drive and brake as you always have.
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