Air Flow, Shut-Off Valves and Trailer Brake Tests — Applied Knowledge

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Supplemental study practice. This is not a government licensing exam or ELDT certification, and does not replace hands-on training. Follow your state’s current handbook.

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You are about to test the trailer emergency brakes on your double trailer. After charging the trailer air brake system and confirming the trailer rolls freely, what is the correct next step?

Pull out the trailer air supply control and gently pull the trailer with the tractor

Step on the service brake pedal and check for air leaks

Open the emergency line shut-off valve at the rear of the first trailer

Apply the parking brake and release the service brakes

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You are preparing to test the tractor protection valve on your double trailer. After building up normal air pressure and pushing in the air supply knob, what should you do to perform the test?

Release the parking brakes and check for air leaks at the glad hands

Open the service line shut-off valve at the rear of the last trailer

Apply the trailer handbrake and listen for air escaping

Step on and off the brake pedal several times to reduce air pressure and observe if the trailer air supply control pops out

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While checking the air brake system on your double trailer, you want to verify that service pressure reaches all trailers. What should you do after opening the service line valve at the rear of the last trailer?

Listen for air escaping, then close the valve

Leave the valve open for the duration of the trip

Apply the parking brake and release the air supply knob

Disconnect the service line and check for air leaks

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You are preparing to check air flow to all trailers in your double trailer combination. After pushing in the red trailer air supply knob, what should you do next to confirm air reaches the rear trailer?

Open the service line shut-off valve at the rear of the first trailer

Open the emergency line shut-off valve at the rear of the last trailer and listen for escaping air

Step on the service brake pedal and check for brake light activation

Pull the trailer handbrake and look for air pressure drop on the gauge

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You are testing the trailer service brakes on a triple trailer. After building up normal air pressure and releasing the parking brakes, what is the correct way to check the trailer service brakes?

Open the emergency line shut-off valve at the rear of the first trailer

Release the trailer air supply knob and check for air leaks

Move forward slowly and apply the trailer brakes with the hand control

Apply the tractor parking brake and step on the service brake pedal

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During a pre-trip inspection, you notice the shut-off valves at the rear of the last trailer in your triple combination are open. What should you do before operating the vehicle?

Leave the valves open for proper air flow

Close the shut-off valves at the rear of the last trailer

Open the valves wider for better pressure

Disconnect the air lines

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During an air flow check on your triple trailer, you do not hear air escaping when opening the emergency line shut-off valve at the rear of the last trailer. What should you check next?

Apply the parking brakes and repeat the test

Replace the emergency line at the rear trailer

Increase the air pressure in the system

Verify that all shut-off valves on the trailers and dollies are in the OPEN position

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You are inspecting the shut-off valves during a walkaround of a double trailer. What position should the shut-off valves be in at the rear of the first trailer?

Open

Halfway open

Disconnected

Closed

9 / 10

While inspecting a set of doubles, you find the converter dolly air tank drain valve is open. What action should you take before operating the vehicle?

Leave the valve open for air circulation

Open the valve wider to release more air

Disconnect the air tank from the dolly

Close the converter dolly air tank drain valve

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You are conducting a walkaround inspection of your double trailer. What should you check regarding the air and electric lines between the tractor and trailers?

Ensure air lines are properly connected, free from damage, and have enough slack for turns

Check that air lines are tightly coiled and touching the ground

Verify that air lines are painted for identification

Make sure electric lines are unplugged for safety

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About the Air Flow, Shut-Off Valves and Trailer Brake Tests — Applied Knowledge practice quiz

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