Braking Systems: Braking Systems: Hazards and Limitations in Air Brake Use

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You are using the controlled braking method during an emergency stop. What should you do if the wheels lock or you need to make a large steering adjustment?

Turn off the engine

Press the brakes harder

Release the brakes and re-apply as soon as possible

Apply the parking brake

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If you continue to use overheated brakes, what can eventually happen?

The vehicle may not be able to slow down or stop

The brake drums will shrink

The air pressure will increase

The brakes will cool down and work better

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While descending a long, steep grade, you rely mostly on the service brakes to control your speed. What hazard does this create?

Brake fade from overheating

Increased engine braking

Reduced brake lag

Improved stopping distance

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When using the stab braking method in an emergency, what should you do immediately after the wheels lock up?

Keep the brakes fully applied

Turn the steering wheel sharply

Apply the parking brake

Release the brakes until the wheels start rolling again

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At 55 mph on dry pavement, how much distance does air brake lag add to your stopping distance?

About 10 feet

About 32 feet

No additional distance

About 100 feet

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How does ‘brake lag’ in air brake systems affect your total stopping distance compared to hydraulic brakes?

It increases total stopping distance due to air flow delay

It has no effect on stopping distance

It decreases stopping distance

It only affects stopping distance in wet conditions

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What is the correct action if you drive a vehicle with anti-lock brakes (ABS) and need to stop quickly?

Use only the parking brake

Pump the brakes rapidly

Follow the directions in the Owner’s Manual

Apply the brakes as hard as possible without steering

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Why should you check brake adjustment often, especially after heavy use?

It is only necessary during annual inspections

Brake adjustment is not affected by heat

Brakes can get out of adjustment quickly when hot

Brake adjustment never changes

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You are driving a truck with air brakes and need to make an emergency stop. Which braking method should you use to keep the vehicle in a straight line and allow for steering if necessary?

Controlled braking method

Pumping the brakes rapidly

Using only the engine brake

Applying the parking brake

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What is a key sign that your brakes may be out of adjustment and not doing their share of the work?

The vehicle stops in a shorter distance

The air compressor cycles less frequently

The parking brake releases more quickly

Some brakes overheat and fade while others do not

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