If your brakes fail - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CDL AIR BRAKES QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED When your vehicle is empty, start braking: Sooner than when loaded Modern air brake systems combine three different systems. They are the service brakes, the parking brakes and the : Emergency brake What does the air compressor governor do? It controls when air is pumped into the air tanks Oil and water that collects in air tanks can make brakes fail. If you do not have automatic tank drains, when should you drain the air tanks? ...

Indiana BMV Practice Permit Test If you are approaching an intersection with a non-operating signal, you should: - ANSWER If you are approaching an intersection with a non-operating signal, you should stop before entering the intersection. After stopping, you should yield the right-of-way to cross-traffic and then proceed with caution. When driving in urban residential areas, vehicles may not exceed: - ANSWER 30 mph or posted sp...

TEXAS CDL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for commercial drivers in Texas? The legal BAC limit for commercial drivers in Texas is 0.04%. What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing with no signals or gates? Slow down, look both ways, and only proceed when it is safe and clear to cross. Why is it important to avoid distractions while driving a commercial vehicle? Avoiding distractions helps maintain focus o...

1. What is the minimum age at which you can get a Class C driver license without either driver education or being a hardship case? (Chpt. 1) 18 2. How much is the maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a license? (Chpt. 1) $200 3. What type of restrictions may be placed on your license? (Chpt. 1) Corrective lenses ,lofs age 21 or older,daytime only ,do not exceed 45 mph ,no expressway driving , M/C operator age 21 or older in sight ,moped ,vehicle w/o air brakes -applies to...

CT DMV / Learner's Permit Practice (Complete Questions and Answers, 100% Correct) Updated What should you do if you approach a horse being ridden on the highway? Slow down. (hint: do not flash lights or blow the car horn) A flashing yellow traffic light means: Slow down and proceed with caution (hint: not stop entirely) During heavy traffic, drivers are prohibited from entering any intersection, unless there is sufficient space on the opposite side of the intersection to accommodate t...

CDL Air Brakes |Complete Questions with Graded A+ Answers Air loss in a straight truck or bus should not be more than how much PSI with the engine off and the brakes on? 3 PSI in one minute To make an emergency stop with air brakes, using the stab braking method, you should Brake as hard as you can get off brakes when wheels lock get back on brakes when wheels start rolling again All vehicles with air brakes must have what signal? Low air pressure warning signal It is ac...

WA CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, VERIFIED. RATED A+/ 10. You are traveling down a long, steep hill. Your brakes get so hot that they fail. What should you do? A. Pump the brake pedal. B. Down shift. C. Look for an escape ramp or escape route. D. All of the above. - -C. Look for an escape ramp or escape route. A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as: A. A vehicle with a gross weight over 26,001 lbs. B. A vehicle transporting hazardous materials C. A vehicle t...

During normal driving, spring brakes are usually held back by: - Answer air pressure The brake pedal in an air brake system: - Answer Controls the air pressure applied to put on the brakes The brake system that applies and releases the brakes when the driver uses the brake pedal is what system? - Answer service system All air braked equipped vehicles must have what? - Answer A supply pressure gauge If your truck or bus has dual parking control valves, you can use pressure fro...

NC Drivers Ed Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass If your brakes fail you should do which of the following -Answer-shift into lower gear and use the emergency brake If your brakes fail you should do which of the following -Answer-shift into lower gear and use the emergency brake wet brakes can be dried out by doing which of the following -Answer-slow down and then press the gas pedal as you keep a light pressure on the brake pedal wet brakes can be dried out by doing which of the ...

If your brakes fail you should do which of the following shift into lower gear and use the emergency brake If your brakes fail you should do which of the following shift into lower gear and use the emergency brake wet brakes can be dried out by doing which of the following slow down and then press the gas pedal as you keep a light pressure on the brake pedal wet brakes can be dried out by doing which of the following slow down and then press the gas pedal as you keep a light pressure on ...