Nova Scotia Commercial Drivers License Air Brakes Practice Test 3

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Nova Scotia Air Brakes Practice Test 3

A 20 question practice test to help prepare you for your air brakes knowledge test in Nova Scotia

1 / 20

When inspecting an air brake system, the person inspecting should wear?

2 / 20

If the outer layer of an airline is damaged, but the inner layer is ok, what should you do?

3 / 20

What is the first thing to look at when inspecting an air brake system?

4 / 20

When brakes become overheated they also become?

5 / 20

How much air loss is allowed for a tractor and a trailer when the brakes are engaged?

6 / 20

Most air brake systems will use automatic valves to?

7 / 20

Which can contaminate a brake systems air lines?

8 / 20

What function does the alcohol evaporator perform?

9 / 20

Where is the brake lining fastened?

10 / 20

Cut out pressure level must never exceed __________.

11 / 20

How long should it take for the air pressure to rise from 587kPa to 690 kPa after the pressure had fallen below 552 kPa?

12 / 20

Spring brake controls are usually what color?

13 / 20

What powers the air brakes air compressor system?

14 / 20

Any commercial vehicle with air brakes must not lose system pressure with the brakes applied at a rate of more than?

15 / 20

Finding a small bit of oil during an inspection is no cause for concern if its coming from the _____________?

16 / 20

What is the service brake used for?

17 / 20

To measure the time it takes to build up pressure in the air system, the engine should be idling between _______________.

18 / 20

A commercial vehicle with air brakes engaged must not lose air pressure faster than?

19 / 20

Which tank should be drained first when draining the air tanks on an air brake system?

20 / 20

Which of these significantly decreases the brake force produced at the wheel?

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