Alberta Air Brake Test 04

Studying the Alberta Driver’s Guide and the Air Brake Manual is recommended. Mastering the concepts of air brakes, including their main components, signs of brake failure, and maintenance schedules, is crucial. 

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Alberta Air Brake Test 04

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When would the dash park control valve be used?

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What's the purpose of the slack adjuster?

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What will enforcement officers during Level 1 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) inspection will check?

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If the trailer does lose traction during a trailer supply line failure, what happens?

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If the trailer service brakes are not working and the vehicle must be stopped quickly, what should the driver do?

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If there is any doubt about the security of the glad hand couplers during coupling, pre-trip and en-route inspections, what should happen?

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If there is any sign that the trailer service brakes are not working and the vehicle must be stopped quickly, what should the driver do?

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Rather than using mechanical spring park brakes to hold the foundation brakes on for the emergency brake, what can be done instead?

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What do glad hand couplers do?

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Why do flat deck haulers run the trailer air lines from the back of the frame to the landing leg area of the trailer, rather than from the back of the cab to the nose of the trailer?

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How are failures in the supply circuit recognized?

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What should glad hand couplers have on them when not pulling a trailer?

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Pushing in the trailer air supply valve (red button) with the park control valve (yellow button) pulled during these vehicle inspections will allow what to happen?

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What can become a problem of a tractor using coiled plastic air lines?

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What year did were spring park brakes required on trailers?

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During a secondary service circuit failure, which brakes will not apply?

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During a roadside inspection, what happens if the trailer air supply valve does not work properly?

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Is the trailer supply valve part of the tractor's protection system?

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What will cause the glad hand couplers to leak?

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Having a very powerful emergency brake, twice as powerful as spring park brakes, what is the risk?

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What is the minimum lining thickness for brake linings from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) roadside inspection out-of-service criteria?

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What does the tractor protection valve do?

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What do the air lines that connect to the trailer carry?

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Foundation brakes are the mechanical component at the axle ends. If they are not working properly, what happens?

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What is the only tractor air system failure that will cause a service circuit's brakes not to work during a service application?

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During emergency braking, which statement is false?

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What does the service/control line do?

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What is the problem with air pressure park brakes?

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What will a failure in the park circuit will cause?

30 / 30

What can you do to remove contamination before attaching the glad hand couplers?

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Engaging in the Alberta Air Brake Practice Test proves to be immensely beneficial in cultivating both confidence and effective test-taking strategies. By immersing yourself in these practice scenarios, you not only reinforce your foundational knowledge but also gain invaluable experience that mirrors the challenges of the official exam. As you navigate through these realistic assessments, each question and format encountered helps build your familiarity and skill set. With this thorough preparation, you can approach the official exam with a robust sense of confidence, knowing that you have equipped yourself with the necessary tools to excel.