MTVR Airbrakes Quiz

What must be drained due to water condensations and oil from the compressor which is bad for the braking system?

• Brakes

• Air tanks

• Brake fluid

• Compressor

The air brakes are ideal for heavy and large vehicles but must be:

• Well maintained and used properly

• Dry and pressed hard

• Replaced and operational

• Caged and dry

What gauge is used to tell the operator how much pressure is in the air tanks?

• Supply pressure gauge

• Application pressure gauge

• Tank pressure gauge

• Pressure gauge

True or false:

Vehicle equipped with air brakes are NOT required to have a low air pressure warning signal.

• True

• False

How are spring brakes used?

• Service brake

• Emergency brake

• Parking brake

• Engine brake

By what force are spring brakes held?

• Mechanical

• Hydraulic

• Air

• Pneumatic

What air brake system is two separate air brake systems, which use a single set of brake controls?

• Dual

• Single

• Double

• Quad

What PSI should you let the primary and secondary tanks build up to prior to operating?

• 100 psi

• 120 psi

• 60 psi

• 45 psi

When checking the slack adjuster you should park on level ground and _______________ to keep the vehicle from moving.

• Chock the wheels

• Apply parking brake

• Apply emergency brake

• Apply service brakes

The braking effect of the engine is supplemented by what down long steep downgrades?

• Service brakes

• Emergency brakes

• Parking brakes

• Jake brakes