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.

1 / 30

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

50 psi

60 psi

30 psi

40 psi

2 / 30

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

Often throughout the shift

The pre-trip and the post trip inspections

Roadside inspections

Just the pre-trip inspection

3 / 30

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

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

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

It slows down that wheel and the pairing wheel

It locks the spinning wheel

4 / 30

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

Hydraulic brakes

Air brake leaks

Brake lights on the trailer

Gauges

5 / 30

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

Ensure the engine is turned off

The park control valve should be in

Turn the key to the 'run' position

Push the trailer supply valve

6 / 30

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

When a yellow sign is located

When directed to by fellow drivers

When a white sign is located

When a green sign is located

7 / 30

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

No real purpose

A checklist for the air brake system pre-trip inspection

Can be used while writing the test

A guide to study from

8 / 30

Which system does the Stability Control System replace?

The air brake system

Nothing

The Automatic Traction Control System

The Antilock Brake System

9 / 30

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

Within 7 days of asking for it

Within 12 hours of asking for it

Within 48 hours of asking for it

As soon as they ask for it

10 / 30

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

Pump the foot valve to reduce air pressure

Pull out the park control valve

Push in the park control valve

Park control valve should pop out by 20-45 psi

11 / 30

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

After hearing the air dissipating in a line

Before starting the ignition

After one application on the brake pedal

12 / 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 accelerator

Learn to have a greater feel of the brake pedal

Learn to listen to sounds coming from the vehicle

13 / 30

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

Nothing

Just add it and move on

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

It should be ignored until the next daily report is done

14 / 30

Which systems are more advanced?

Anti-lock Brake Systems

Stability Control Systems

They are all equal

Automatic Traction Control Systems

15 / 30

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

Be aware of brake system response when brakes are applied

Listening for any sounds during brake application

16 / 30

Which is tested with the engine running?

The supply circuit

Park Control Valve

Tractor protection system

Air system leaks

17 / 30

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

Within 20 days

Within 7 days

Within 24 hours

Within 14 days

18 / 30

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 system is activated

The ATC is only partially working

19 / 30

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

60-80 psi

80-100 psi

70-90 psi

20-30 psi

20 / 30

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

Provides minimum standards for trip inspections

Ensures the air brake system is in a safe operating condition

Reduces the chance of a collision caused by mechanical failure

21 / 30

Which is not an air brake major defect?

Checking the park brake and it operates

Air pressure loss rate exceeds the proscribed limit

Low air pressure warning system fails or activates

Tractor protection system malfunction in towing vehicles

22 / 30

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

Yes it can

It must be placed out-of-service

Can be driven to the maintenance yard

No it can't

23 / 30

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

Confirm the ABS system is working

Pull the supply tank drain lanyard to check for any moisture

Confirm that the foundation brakes are not overheating

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

24 / 30

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

Check the air system for leaks

Check brake temperature

Check the security of trailer air lines

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

25 / 30

What does the Stability Control System correct?

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

Speed control

None of the above

Tire inflation

26 / 30

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

None of the above

After coupling and the trailer is charged

After the trailer is driven one vehicle length

Before the trailer is coupled to the tractor

27 / 30

What is a minor defect with the air brake system?

None of the above

Low air pressure in the primary tank

Audible air leaks and slow air pressure build-up

Low air pressure in the secondary tank

28 / 30

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

Every 48 hours

During the daily pre-trip inspection

Every two hours

Separately from other inspections

29 / 30

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

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

Confirm the foundation brakes have overheated

Ensure the foundation brakes have maintained adjustments

Confirm the foundation brakes have not overheated

30 / 30

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

Every few hours

Once a day

At the end of the trip

Every few days

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