Brakes and Types

What is the purpose of vehicle brakes?

• To accelerate the vehicle

• To slow down the vehicle

• To control the steering

• To increase fuel efficiency

What is the function of brakes when descending a hill?

• To increase the vehicle speed

• To maintain the vehicle speed

• To stop the vehicle completely

• To control the vehicle's direction

Which type of brake can apply large braking torques to the brake drums?

• Foot brake and hand brake

• Internal expanding brake

• External contracting brake

• Mechanical brake

Which type of brake is commonly used for parking and emergency brakes in passenger cars?

• Foot brake and hand brake

• Internal expanding brake

• External contracting brake

• Mechanical brake

What is the purpose of the ratchet in the hand brake lever?

• To release the brakes

• To lock the lever in place

• To control the brake pressure

• To engage the clutch

Which type of brake is used in motor cars and light trucks?

• Internal expanding brake

• External contracting brake

• Mechanical brake

• Power brake

What is the main component of a hydraulic brake system?

• Master cylinder

• Wheel cylinder

• Brake drum

• Brake shoe

Which type of brake is controlled by compressed air pressure?

• Power brake

• Vacuum brake

• Air brake

• Hydraulic brake

What provides the power to operate the brakes in a vacuum brake system?

• Compressed air

• Hydraulic fluid

• Partial vacuum

• Electric current

Which type of brake is commonly used in heavy vehicles like buses and trucks?

• Power brake

• Vacuum brake

• Air brake

• Hydraulic brake