Questions
1) You are stationary. The air brake pressure warning light comes on. Why should you NOT release the parking brake? A - Because the vehicle will suddenly roll backwards B - Because it will cause the air pressure to rise C - Because the service brake may not stop you D - Because the warning light will go out
2) A lorry is overtaking you on a two-lane motorway. It does not have the speed to get past. What should you do? A - Continue at the same speed B - Be prepared to reduce your speed C - Increase your speed and force the lorry to drop back D - Brake hard to allow the other driver to cut in
3) The brake air pressure warning light comes on whilst driving. You should A - stop and seek help without delay B - report the fault on return to your depot C - boost the pressure through added acceleration D - drain air tanks and continue normally
4) When using an independent endurance brake (retarder) on slippery roads, you should take care to avoid A - the front wheels spinning B - the drive-wheels locking C - brake pad wear D - anti-skid road surfaces
5) 'Brake fade' is a loss of effectiveness of the brakes, caused by their continuous use. When would this be most likely to happen? A - On a long journey B - On a long downhill gradient C - On the approach to hazards D - On a long uphill gradient
6) To prevent 'brake fade' you should 2 answers required A - use the endurance brake (retarder) B - apply the parking brake C - select a lower gear D - repeatedly pump the brake pedal E - select neutral for a short distance
7) A system for controlling the vehicle's speed without using the footbrake is A - a secondary brake B - an endurance brake (retarder) C - a differential lock D - an emergency air system
8) What could prevent air pressure building up in an air brake system in cold frosty weather? A - Moisture in the air may form bubbles in the brake fluid B - The air will contract, reducing the pressure C - The dampness may cause valves to rust D - Moisture drawn in with the air may freeze and cause a blockage
9) Coasting downhill could seriously affect the correct working of the A - air brakes B - cooling system C - tachograph D - electrical systems
10) You are driving a vehicle not fitted with antilock brakes. How can 'wheel lock' be controlled during heavy braking? A - By using engine braking B - By cadence braking C - By braking suddenly D - By using clutch and brake together
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