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?

Push rod

Thread

Treadle

Bar

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What do one-way check valves do?

They allow air to flow in both directions

None of the above

They allow air to be exhausted through ports

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

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

Supply reservoir and secondary reservoirs

Supply and primary reservoir

Supply reservoir only but use for psi and kPa

Primary and secondary reservoirs

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

When the park brake is not working

When the service brake is not working

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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

Pull over and stop

Allow the compressor to build up more air before you stop

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What does a quick release valve do?

It stops the flow of air going into the reservoirs

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

It controls the air flow

None of the above

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What happens when the driver releases the foot valve?

Air pressure in the brake chambers exhausts into the atmosphere

None of the above

Air pressure build back up

Air pressure in the brake lines remains constant

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

Caging

Pulling

Pushing

Sweeping

9 / 30

Which reservoir usually has the most contaminants in it?

The primary reservoir

The secondary reservoir

They all have the same amount

The supply reservoir

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

The spring parking brake

The hydraulic parking brake

The air parking brake

The cable parking brake

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What is the purpose of a dual air brake system?

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

Works better with tandem wheels

They are in all new vehicles

No advantage whatsoever

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What is the purpose of the relay valve?

To push air through the lines

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

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

The secondary reservoir

The primary reservoir

The biggest tank

The supply reservoir

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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 20 psi

When air pressure drops below 60 psi

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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?

Up to 5 seconds maximum

Just for 2 to 3 seconds

Yes

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Where is the relay valve typically installed?

In front of the foot valve

Right beside the quick release valve

Beside the governor

Between the reservoir and the rear brake chambers

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

One

Three

Two

Four

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When should caging of park brake actually be done?

Prior to leaving on your daily trip

Every 500 km

Only in an emergency

Once you've traveled 160 km during that trip

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What are the problems using the air brakes for parking?

The air will eventually leave the lines

Not enough air to hold the vehicle

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

None of the above

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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 mig-mag

A wig-wag

A woggle

A toggle

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How often should you drain reservoirs?

Daily

Every 48 hours

Monthly

Weekly

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How long have dual air brake systems been in use?

Since early 2000's

Since 1992

The last ten years

Since the mid-1970'

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

Safety actuator

None of the above

Air-over hydraulic

Cable

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

To the rear axle brakes

To the front axle brakes

To both front and rear axle brakes

To whichever brakes need to be applied first

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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?

Not unless the parking/emergency brake is also applied

Yes, but it will be much longer

Yes

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What type of vehicle are safety actuators typically used on?

Dump trucks

Large tractor trailers

Fire trucks

Buses and highway coaches

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

Primary tank first

Both sections are activated

It doesn't matter as long as it works

Secondary tank first

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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 air lines are too thin

If the compressor is overheating

30 / 30

What's another name for a drain valve?

Drain cocks

Drain holes

Drain stems

Drain releases

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