Nova Scotia Commercial Drivers License Air Brakes Practice Test 4

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Nova Scotia Air Brakes Practice Test 4

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

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The best way to reduce rough and abrupt braking is to?

2 / 20

Who can perform adjustments and maintenance on your air brake system?

3 / 20

Manufactures recommend draining moisture and oil in an air system on a _______ basis.

4 / 20

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

5 / 20

Most air brake systems will use automatic valves to?

6 / 20

Which can contaminate a brake systems air lines?

7 / 20

Why is it important to know where your air system releases air pressure from?

8 / 20

What happens to the air valve when you press down the brake?

9 / 20

Which of these vehicles would usually have an air brake system?

10 / 20

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

11 / 20

What function does the alcohol evaporator perform?

12 / 20

What might happen if the air lines are cross connected?

13 / 20

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

14 / 20

Where is the air pressure gauge for the air brake system?

15 / 20

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

16 / 20

What is the "cut in" level?

17 / 20

How do you engage the emergency / parking brake on most air brake systems?

18 / 20

What is the "cut-out" level?

19 / 20

System air loss should be measured by applying the brake for how long?

20 / 20

Which statement is true of spring brakes?

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