WorksheetsBraking System Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What type of braking system uses pads to clamp down on a rotor to slow down or stop a vehicle?
Hydraulic brakes
Air brakes
Disc brakes
Drum brakes
Which type of braking system uses shoes to press against the inside of a metal drum to slow down or stop a vehicle?
Drum brakes
Hydraulic brakes
Disk brakes
Air brakes
What does ABS stand for in a vehicle's braking system?
Air Brake System
Anti-lock Braking System
Automatic Braking System
Advanced Braking System
Which braking system uses a special fluid to transfer pressure from the brake pedal to the brake pads or shoes?
Pneumatic braking system
Electric braking system
Mechanical braking system
Hydraulic braking system
What type of braking system is more common in modern passenger vehicles, disc brakes or drum brakes?
Disc brakes
Hydraulic brakes
Air brakes
Mechanical brakes
What is the main advantage of disc brakes over drum brakes?
Lower maintenance cost
Better stopping power and heat dissipation
Less responsive braking
Reduced fuel efficiency
Why is it important for a vehicle to have an anti-lock braking system (ABS)?
To prevent the wheels from locking up during braking and maintain steering control.
To improve fuel efficiency
To make the car go faster
To make the brakes last longer
How does an anti-lock braking system (ABS) help a vehicle to maintain steering control during hard braking?
Reduces the effectiveness of the brakes
Causes the vehicle to skid
Increases the speed of the wheels
Prevents the wheels from locking up
What happens if there is a leak in the hydraulic braking system of a vehicle?
Increased braking performance and improved safety
No impact on braking performance
Decreased braking performance and potential brake failure
Enhanced braking performance and smoother stops
What should you do if you feel a pulsating sensation in the brake pedal while using the brakes?
Replace the brake fluid with water
Ignore the pulsating sensation and continue driving
Have the brakes inspected by a qualified mechanic
Hit the brakes harder to see if the pulsating sensation goes away
Why is a pneumatic brake servo required?
To increase braking force by means of a vacuum
To reduce braking force by atmospheric pressure
To allow for heat expansion and contraction of brake disc and drums
To act as a fail safe mechanism
What is the purpose of flexible hoses used in the vehicle braking system?
To attach two dissimilar metal brake components together
To allow for relative movement between the suspension and body
To allow for easy fitment between brake pipes
None of the above.
If air was found in the braking system what effect would this cause?
The brake pedal would become spongy
Nothing would happen
The brake pedal would become hard
The brake pedal will not move
What does the term "self-servo" action mean?
The action of the brake servo increasing braking force
The action of the trailing shoe being drawn into the rotating drum through centrifugal force
The action of the leading shoe being drawn into the rotating drum through centrifugal force
None of the above
How often does brake fluid need to be replaced
Every year
Every 2 years or when the manufacturer recommendes
Never it's filled for life
Every 6 months
