Braking Systems: Air Brake System Safety and Inspection

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What is the main function of the parking brake system in an air brake-equipped vehicle?

To supply air to the trailer brakes

To apply and release the parking brakes when you use the parking brake control

To activate the emergency brake system

To automatically adjust the service brakes

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During a walkaround inspection, a driver pulls on a slack adjuster and finds it moves more than one inch where the push rod attaches. What should the driver do?

Only adjust it after the next trip

Ignore it if the brakes seem to work

Apply more brake pressure while driving

Adjust it or have it adjusted before driving

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What is ‘brake lag’ in air brake systems?

The time it takes for the air compressor to fill the tanks

The distance a vehicle travels after the brakes are applied

The delay between pressing the brake pedal and the brakes actually working

The time required for the parking brakes to release

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When using the controlled braking method during an emergency stop, what should you do if you need to make a large steering adjustment?

Pump the brakes rapidly

Apply the brakes harder

Keep the brakes fully applied and steer sharply

Release the brakes and re-apply as soon as possible

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A driver is preparing to move a heavy-duty truck equipped with a dual air brake system. What must be true before driving?

The parking brake must be released before air pressure is checked.

Both the primary and secondary air systems must reach at least 100 psi air pressure.

Only the primary air system must reach 100 psi air pressure.

The air pressure must be at least 55 psi in one of the systems.

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A driver is operating a vehicle with ABS. What should they do if the yellow ABS malfunction lamp stays on after the bulb check?

Pump the brakes to reset the ABS

Understand that ABS control may be lost at one or more wheels

Continue driving as if nothing is wrong

Pull over and immediately call for a tow

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If you are driving a vehicle with air brakes and the low air pressure warning signal comes on, what should you do?

Stop right away and safely park the vehicle

Continue driving until the next stop

Increase engine speed to build pressure

Apply the brakes repeatedly to check for leaks

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What is the purpose of draining air tanks in an air brake system at the end of each day?

To remove water and oil that can cause brake failure

To check for air leaks

To reduce air pressure for storage

To reset the air compressor governor

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During an inspection, you notice a brake drum has a crack longer than half the width of the friction area. What should you do?

Have the brake drum replaced before operating the vehicle

Only replace the drum if the crack gets larger

Ignore the crack if the brakes seem to work

Continue driving but check the drum at the next stop

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A driver is performing a final air brake check and notices the air pressure drops more than three psi in one minute after fully applying the foot brake in a single vehicle. What does this indicate?

The brakes are working normally

The air loss rate is too high and the system must be checked for leaks

The parking brake is not set properly

The air compressor is overcharging the system

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