Manitoba Air Brake Test 05

Taking the free Manitoba Air Brake practice test is wise for anyone who aims to pass the official exam with flying colors. The online test is designed to simulate the real exam experience and to provide candidates with a comprehensive overview of the topics covered in the exam. Besides, the test is free, so potential test-takers can assess their knowledge without spending money.

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For the brakes to work, the brake-shoe lining must be...

Pressed against the brake drum when brakes are applied, and be out of contact with the drum when brakes are released

None of the above

Be in contact with the drum when brakes are released

Of proper distance away from the drum when applied

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Completing an inspection of an air brake system mainly involves...

Listening carefully to unusual sounds

Removing the brakes and inspecting them closely

Looking at the operation with the help of someone else

Looking to see that each brake component is free from apparent defects or problems and that there is no evidence of any abnormality

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Why should wheel chocks or blocks must be used during air brake inspections?

To allow the engine to keep running

To keep the trailer balanced

To prevent vehicle movement when the driver is out of the cab and the parking brakes released

None of the above

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Which statement is false? Vehicle weight affects the brake system in the following ways...

It is possible to exceed the capacity of a vehicle's braking system by loading more weight than it is rated to carry

The brakes remain cooler when the vehicle is heavier

The stopping distance will increase in proportion to any increase in vehicle weight

When a vehicle is overloaded, the brake system may not be able to safely stop it

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Which statement is false? The operating temperature of the brakes can become higher than normal in these conditions...

At low speed

Traveling down a steep hill

Traveling down a long hill

In stop and go traffic

6 / 30

The Highway Traffic Act and regulations require vehicles with air brakes to be checked at least...

Once a day

3 times a day

4 times a day

Twice a day

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Why should you park on a level surface while inspecting air brake systems?

No reason

It helps to keep the wheels balanced

It helps to keep the air tanks level

It will reduce the possibility of unexpected vehicle movement

8 / 30

Which of the following is not an external part of the s-cam brakes?

Pushrod

Slack adjuster

Support brackets and bushings for the camshaft

Single or dual anchor pins to attach one end of the brake shoes

9 / 30

What do vehicles with anti-lock braking systems use to indicate the status of the system and warn of malfunctions?

Nothing

A beeping sound

Warning indicator lights or malfunction lamps

A constant buzzing

10 / 30

Which statement is false? During brake inspections, drivers are expected to identify brake components that are...

Old

Missing

Malfunctioning

Damaged

11 / 30

When the speed is doubled, the stopping distance is...

Doubled

Tripled

Quadrupled

The same

12 / 30

What is the main advantage of anti-lock brakes?

It helps you stop quicker

Less costly to maintain

They don't heat up as much

It gives you steering ability

13 / 30

For disc brakes, what does not partially cover the rotors?

Pads

Calipers

Dust shields

Wheel

14 / 30

If you double your vehicle weight and double your speed, your stopping distance increases by...

6 times

5 times

8 times

4 times

15 / 30

Which statement is false? Operating a vehicle with defects or failing to conduct the required inspections can result in...

A warning letter

Impoundment

Detainment

Charges against the driver and/or operator

16 / 30

Vehicles with anti-lock braking systems use warning indicator lights or malfunction lamps to indicate the status of the system and warn of malfunctions. Where are they located?

On the front left of the engine hood

None of the above

Visible through the mirrors

On the dashboard or driver console

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Which statement is false? The factors that affect how your vehicle's brakes work include...

Anti-lock braking systems

Speed and weight of the vehicle

The age of the air hoses

Brake adjustment

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With anti-lock brakes, an abnormal drop in wheel speed, which indicates potential wheel lock, causes what?

More air pushed to that wheel

The brake force to be reduced to that wheel

Nothing

A beeping sound to notify the driver

19 / 30

Brakes convert the energy of a moving vehicle into...

Grip

Heat

Traction

Friction

20 / 30

When the vehicle weight is doubled, the stopping distance is...

Doubled

Quadrupled

Tripled

The same

21 / 30

What happens when pushrod stroke becomes excessive?

The vehicle stops quickly

None of the above

The vehicle loses some of its ability to stop

The vehicles makes an unexpected stop

22 / 30

When problems develop within the wheel, some of the lubricant may escape and go where?

In contact with the brake lining

Be found on the ground

In contact with brake lines

In contact with tire

23 / 30

Brake lining is the friction material that is fastened to what?

The brake pads

The brake lines

The metal brake shoe

The discs

24 / 30

Are you allowed to operate a vehicle with a defective air brake system on any road or highway?

Yes

With hazard lights on

Only at low speeds

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Which statement is false? What do some vehicles use to slow down and assist in avoiding excessive brake temperature?

Auxiliary brakes

Spring brakes

Engine brakes

Retarders

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Which statement is false? Defective brake lining can be described as...

Being the wrong size

Missing

Loose

Cracked

27 / 30

What is referred to as brake fade?

When the brake pedal becomes stiffer to press

When the stopping distance is shortened

When you have zero brake pressure

When you need to press harder on the brake pedal to develop enough brake force

28 / 30

Under normal driving conditions on clean dry roads, how do you notice if a vehicle has anti-lock brakes?

You can't

The brake lights flash

It sounds louder

It's quieter when braking

29 / 30

Do anti-lock brake system shorten stopping distances?

On wet conditions

Yes

With heavy vehicles

30 / 30

Which statement is false? Whose responsibility is it to ensure the vehicle comply with HTA regulations?

The owner

The head of maintenance

The operator

The driver

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