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13 Cards in this Set
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What is the most important vehicle safety feature? |
A safe driver. |
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Stopping is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency. True or False? |
True |
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Is pumping the brakes effective in slowing a vehicle with hydraulic pressure brakes. |
YES. It can help generate hydraulic pressure. |
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You should know that your brakes are fading when you |
push harder on the brake pedal to control your speed on a downgrade |
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What is a dual airbrake system a dual airbrake system |
2 brake systemone operates frt brakesone operates back brakes |
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What does the governor control? |
when air compressor will pump into air storage tanks |
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The spring brakes used on the chambers in a straight truck will bring you to a stop when air pressure drops below what PSI? |
60 |
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What do air brakes use to make the brakes work? |
Compressed Air |
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What can legally hold a parking or emergency brake in position for a truck, truck tractor, or bus? |
Spring Pressure |
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When you put your brakes on, the air brakes system works with an electric switch by air pressure to turn on the brake lights |
True |
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Hydroplaning can occur when you drive through water or slush. If you experience hydroplaning you should: |
Release the accelerator and push in the clutch |
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A front wheel skid is usually caused by (3) |
* Driving too fast for conditions* Lack of tread on the front tires* Cargo improperly loaded |
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An engine retarder is designed to: |
Slow the vehicle down without using brakes |
Breanna version slow |
