BC Air Brake Practice Test 03

Taking the BC air brake practice test can be a nerve-wracking experience for those wanting to obtain their air brake endorsement. However, with proper preparation and practice, passing the official exam with flying colors is achievable. It is recommended to use certified training materials and take advantage of online practice tests to gain an in-depth understanding of the air brake system and regulations.

BC Air Brake Test 03

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What is another name for the foot brake pedal?

Treadle

Thread

Bar

Push rod

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When should caging of park brake actually be done?

Every 500 km

Once you've traveled 160 km during that trip

Only in an emergency

Prior to leaving on your daily trip

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What does a quick release valve do?

It controls the air flow

It allows the brakes to release quickly and fully, by allowing the pressurized air to exhaust near the brake chambers

None of the above

It stops the flow of air going into the reservoirs

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What do one-way check valves do?

They allow air to flow from the supply reservoir to the primary and secondary reservoirs

They allow air to be exhausted through ports

They allow air to flow in both directions

None of the above

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What is another name for manually releasing an applied spring parking brake?

Pulling

Sweeping

Caging

Pushing

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What is the most common type of parking brake in an air brake system?

The air parking brake

The cable parking brake

The hydraulic parking brake

The spring parking brake

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Does the foot control valve have the ability to maintain the application pressure that you've chosen, even if there is a small leak downstream from the foot valve?

Yes

Up to 5 seconds maximum

Just for 2 to 3 seconds

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How often should you drain reservoirs?

Every 48 hours

Weekly

Monthly

Daily

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What is the purpose of the relay valve?

To help apply the brakes quicker

To relay computerized messages from the brakes to the gauges

To reduce the lag time when the brakes are applied, and when they're released

To push air through the lines

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In a dual air brake system, if one of the system totally fails, is the driver able to make a controlled stop?

Yes

Yes, but it will be much longer

Not unless the parking/emergency brake is also applied

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What is the name of the line that air flows from the foot valve to the foundation brakes?

Discharge line

Governor line

Supply line

Delivery line

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Typically, where is the low-air warning device connected to?

The biggest tank

The primary reservoir

The secondary reservoir

The supply reservoir

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If the low-air pressure warning light comes on, what should you do?

None of the above

Keep going but allow five times more to stop

Allow the compressor to build up more air before you stop

Pull over and stop

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What is the second type of parking brake in an air brake system known as?

Safety actuator

Cable

Air-over hydraulic

None of the above

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In a dual air brake system, when brakes are applied, which section activates first?

Both sections are activated

Primary tank first

It doesn't matter as long as it works

Secondary tank first

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What's another name for a drain valve?

Drain holes

Drain cocks

Drain stems

Drain releases

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If there are two reservoirs, how many pressure gauges are there?

Three

Two

One

Four

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What is meant by compounding air brakes?

When the park brake is released at the same time as the service brake

When the service brake is not working

When the park brake is not working

When a service brake application is made with the park brake still applied

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What are the problems using the air brakes for parking?

The air will eventually leave the lines

Any loss of air pressure and a possible rollaway collision could happen

None of the above

Not enough air to hold the vehicle

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What type of vehicle are safety actuators typically used on?

Fire trucks

Large tractor trailers

Dump trucks

Buses and highway coaches

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Many vehicles have a single gauge with two needles, indicating the pressure in which reservoirs?

Supply and primary reservoir

Supply reservoir and secondary reservoirs

Supply reservoir only but use for psi and kPa

Primary and secondary reservoirs

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What happens when the driver releases the foot valve?

Air pressure in the brake chambers exhausts into the atmosphere

Air pressure build back up

Air pressure in the brake lines remains constant

None of the above

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How long have dual air brake systems been in use?

Since 1992

Since the mid-1970'

The last ten years

Since early 2000's

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Other than a leak, what could cause low-air pressure?

If you apply the brakes repeatedly and have used up the air supply more rapidly than the compressor can replenish it

If the compressor is too small

If the compressor is overheating

If the air lines are too thin

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In a dual air brake system, where is the air from the primary tank applied to?

To the rear axle brakes

To whichever brakes need to be applied first

To both front and rear axle brakes

To the front axle brakes

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What is the purpose of a dual air brake system?

They are in all new vehicles

No advantage whatsoever

Works better with tandem wheels

It allows the brake system to be divided into two independent sections with each section having its own supply, delivery, and exhaust ports

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Some older vehicles are equipped with a low-air warning device near the top of the windshield that drops into the driver's view when air pressure drops. What is this?

A toggle

A wig-wag

A mig-mag

A woggle

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Which reservoir usually has the most contaminants in it?

The supply reservoir

They all have the same amount

The primary reservoir

The secondary reservoir

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Where is the relay valve typically installed?

Beside the governor

Right beside the quick release valve

Between the reservoir and the rear brake chambers

In front of the foot valve

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At what point does the low-air warning device come on?

When air pressure drops below 80 psi

When air pressure drops below 50 psi

When air pressure drops below 60 psi

When air pressure drops below 20 psi

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