Air Brakes Operations

Front

What is the primary purpose of the lesson on Air Brakes Operations?

Back

To provide information needed to safely operate tactical vehicles equipped with air brakes.

Front

What is required to operate a vehicle equipped with air brakes?

Back

An air brake endorsement.

Front

What is the main function of air brakes in a vehicle?

Back

To use compressed air to make the brakes work.

Front

What does the service brake system do?

Back

Applies and releases the brakes when you use the brake pedal during normal driving

Front

What does the parking brake system do?

Back

Applies and releases the parking brakes when you use the parking brake control.

Front

What does the emergency brake system do?

Back

Uses parts of the service and parking brake systems to stop the vehicle in a brake system failure.

Front

What is the function of the air compressor in an air brake system?

Back

Pumps air into the air storage tanks

Front

What does the air compressor governor do when the air tank pressure rises to the "cut-out" level?

Back

Stops the compressor from pumping air

Front

At what PSI is the air compressor governor "cut-out" level?

Back

125 PSI

Front

At what PSI is the air compressor governor "cut-in" level?

Back

100 PSI