Alberta Air Brake Test 07

Taking the Alberta Air Brake practice test proved to be instrumental in successfully passing the official exam with flying colors. The practice test, available online, offered valuable insights into the various aspects of air brake systems, including important safety guidelines, and provided an opportunity to familiarize oneself with the layout and structure of the actual exam.

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During the pre-hill inspection, what must be checked as a minimum brake inspection?

Air brake leaks

Hydraulic brakes

Gauges

Brake lights on the trailer

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During a vehicle inspection, can a vehicle be driven if it has a minor defect?

No it can't

It must be placed out-of-service

Yes it can

Can be driven to the maintenance yard

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When should the completed inspection report be available for peace officers?

Within 48 hours of asking for it

Within 12 hours of asking for it

Within 7 days of asking for it

As soon as they ask for it

4 / 30

During the Tractor Protection System, the trailer air supply valve should pop out at what psi?

80-100 psi

70-90 psi

60-80 psi

20-30 psi

5 / 30

Which system does the Stability Control System replace?

The Antilock Brake System

The Automatic Traction Control System

Nothing

The air brake system

6 / 30

When must drivers incorporate the air brake pre-trip inspections?

During the daily pre-trip inspection

Separately from other inspections

Every 48 hours

Every two hours

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When performing the air brake inspection during the daily inspection, when should the trailer be inspected?

After coupling and the trailer is charged

After the trailer is driven one vehicle length

Before the trailer is coupled to the tractor

None of the above

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The ATC has a dashboard light that illuminates at certain times? What does it mean if it flashes?

There is a problem with the ATC system

It's a self-test

The ATC is only partially working

The ATC system is activated

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To check the automatic feature of the trailer air supply valve, which statement is false?

Turn the key to the 'run' position

The park control valve should be in

Push the trailer supply valve

Ensure the engine is turned off

10 / 30

What is a minor defect with the air brake system?

None of the above

Audible air leaks and slow air pressure build-up

Low air pressure in the primary tank

Low air pressure in the secondary tank

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Which statement is false? Why conduct a post-trip air brake inspection?

Confirm the foundation brakes have not overheated

Confirm the foundation brakes have overheated

Ensure the foundation brakes have maintained adjustments

Open the drain valves on the tanks to allow the tanks to drain

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When is the air system checked for leaks during the pre-trip inspection?

The air tanks start full, cycled down, then back up to check for leaks

Before starting the ignition

After one application on the brake pedal

After hearing the air dissipating in a line

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When should the commercial vehicle inspection report be submitted to the carrier?

Within 24 hours

Within 20 days

Within 14 days

Within 7 days

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Which statement is false? The purpose of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Regulation of the Traffic Safety Act is...

Reduces the chance of a collision caused by mechanical failure

Provides minimum standards for trip inspections

Ensures the air brake system is in a safe operating condition

15 / 30

What does the driver need to do differently with a vehicle equipped with the Stability Control System?

Nothing

Learn to have a greater feel of the brake pedal

Learn to have a greater feel of the accelerator

Learn to listen to sounds coming from the vehicle

16 / 30

While regulations govern the legislative requirements for vehicle inspections, how often do industry best practices require vehicles to be inspected?

Just the pre-trip inspection

The pre-trip and the post trip inspections

Often throughout the shift

Roadside inspections

17 / 30

Which systems are more advanced?

Stability Control Systems

They are all equal

Automatic Traction Control Systems

Anti-lock Brake Systems

18 / 30

During an en-route air brake inspection during the shift, which statement is false?

Pull the supply tank drain lanyard to check for any moisture

Check that the trailer air line couplers are still firmly connected and suspended

Confirm the ABS system is working

Confirm that the foundation brakes are not overheating

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What does the Stability Control System correct?

None of the above

Tire inflation

Unusual vehicle behaviour of the steering, brakes, rollover and jackknife

Speed control

20 / 30

When descending a steep hill, your brakes must be inspected...

When a white sign is located

When a green sign is located

When directed to by fellow drivers

When a yellow sign is located

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If any new items were added to the vehicle after the daily inspection, what happens?

It should be inspected and written down on the Trip Inspection Report prior to its use

Nothing

Just add it and move on

It should be ignored until the next daily report is done

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Which is not an air brake major defect?

Low air pressure warning system fails or activates

Tractor protection system malfunction in towing vehicles

Air pressure loss rate exceeds the proscribed limit

Checking the park brake and it operates

23 / 30

During the pre-hill brake inspection, which statement is false?

Check the security of trailer air lines

Ensure the compressor has some air and is not dropping too much

Check the air system for leaks

Check brake temperature

24 / 30

During the Tractor Protection System, low air pressure warning should turn on by what psi?

50 psi

30 psi

40 psi

60 psi

25 / 30

Which is tested with the engine running?

The supply circuit

Air system leaks

Park Control Valve

Tractor protection system

26 / 30

If a wheel spin is detected by the ATC system, what happens?

It slows down that wheel and the pairing wheel

It applies the wheel's brake, slowing the wheel spin

It locks the spinning wheel

It slows down all the wheels on that side of the vehicle

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Ideally, when should the en-route inspections be done?

Every few days

Once a day

Every few hours

At the end of the trip

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What is not an in-service brake check?

Check dash to see if the low air pressure warning indicator is on

Check air pressure gauges

Listening for any sounds during brake application

Be aware of brake system response when brakes are applied

29 / 30

To check the automatic feature of the park control valve, which statement is false?

Push in the park control valve

Pump the foot valve to reduce air pressure

Park control valve should pop out by 20-45 psi

Pull out the park control valve

30 / 30

What does the procedure on the Air Brake Practical Test form serve as?

A guide to study from

A checklist for the air brake system pre-trip inspection

No real purpose

Can be used while writing the test

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