AIR BRAKES PRACTICE TEST - WYOMING

6. The air storage tanks:
stop the compressor from pumping air.
are connected to the engine through gears or a v-belt.
are used to hold compressed air.
protects the tank and the rest of the system from too much pressure.
7. Emergency brakes must be held on by:
dynamic pressure.
hydraulic pressure.
air pressure.
mechanical force.
8. To check that spring brakes come on automatically, the first thing to do is to:
release the parking brake, move the vehicle forward slowly, and apply the brakes firmly.
continue to step on and off the brake pedal until the air pressure falls to the manufacturer’s specification.
turn off the engine, release the parking brake and time the air pressure drop.
All of the above.
9. While driving, you should use your mirrors to:
check the condition of the tires and cargo.
check where the rear of your vehicle is while you make turns.
know where other vehicles are around you.
All of the above.
10. In air-operated disc brakes, the pressure of the ______ on the ______ turns a "power screw".
slack adjuster; tie rod
brake camshaft; tie rod
slack adjuster; cam roller
brake chamber; slack adjuster
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