Ontario Air Brake Test 02

Taking the Ontario air brake practice test is an excellent way to prepare for the actual air brake endorsement test, which is conducted in the presence of an authorized officer. The practice test is designed to test the understanding and knowledge of potential drivers on important aspects of air brake systems, such as the operation, maintenance, and safety procedures. It comprises of 25 multiple-choice questions, with a required pass rate of 80% or higher to secure the endorsement. The province’s Ministry of Transportation recommends that drivers take the practice test several times before attempting the actual one to become comfortable with the material. Overall, taking the Ontario air brake practice test is an essential step towards becoming a successful and safe driver with the proper credentials.

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If the governor fails to signal the compressor to cut-out and too much pressure builds up, what happens?

The second governor kicks in

The driver receives a warning signal on the dashboard

The system shuts down

The safety valves will open to allow the excess air pressure to escape

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What's the purpose of the safety valve in the supply tank?

It will open to allow the excess air pressure to escape

None of the above

It stops air from escaping back to the supply tank

It forces air to remain in the supply tank

3 / 30

What can the collected moisture and oil mixture from the supply tank form?

Additional moisture

Sludge

Rust

All of the above

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What may also mix with the air that passes through the compressor and settle at the bottom of the tank?

Nothing

Oil

Water

Dirt

5 / 30

What happens to the moisture collected in the air dryer?

It's expelled with high-pressure air when the compressor reaches cut-out pressure

It gets pushed back into the supply tank

Nothing

It evaporates

6 / 30

What is another name for the supply tank?

Wet tank

Dry tank

Primary tank

Main tank

7 / 30

Which of the following are not some of the problems that can occur if the sludge passes through to the rest of the brake system?

It can become corrosive and damage the Air-tank and other system components

It can form a sludge that can pass from the tank into other components of the air brake system, damaging seals and causing brake valves to stick

It can freeze in cold temperatures and may cause brake failure

It can cause the vehicle to come to an abrupt stop

8 / 30

Having two delivery circuits is a safety feature that does what?

It slowly brakes

None of the above

It warns the driver of impending brake failure

Ensures if one circuit fails, the other circuit will provide enough brake function to stop the vehicle

9 / 30

How many separate air pressure gauges can vehicles have?

Four

Two

Three

Unlimited

10 / 30

Vehicles may use what to reduce the amount of moisture that passes into the air brake system?

An air dryer

Smaller valves

A filter

All of the above

11 / 30

In some cases, how many tanks are housed within one cylinder?

One

Three

Four

Two

12 / 30

The primary and secondary air tanks are also called...

Duty tanks

Dual-service tanks

Working tanks

Double tanks

13 / 30

What is added to the air that will mix with any moisture or ice present and reduce its tendency to freeze?

An alcohol vapor

A lubricant

High-pressure air

All of the above

14 / 30

When air leaves the supply tank, it splits into how many circuits?

Four

Two

Three

One

15 / 30

What prevents the air flow from returning to the supply tank?

A stop valve

A foot valve

A one-way check valve

None of the above

16 / 30

Where is an air dryer located?

Inside the compressor

In front of the compressor

Next to the governor

Between the air compressor and the supply tank

17 / 30

A vehicle should only be driven when air pressure is in which range?

Normal

High

It doesn't matter

Low

18 / 30

How often should moisture and oil must be drained from the tanks?

Daily

Weekly

Every 72 hours

Every 48 hours

19 / 30

When draining the tanks, which tank should always be first?

It doesn't matter

The supply tank

The primary tank

The secondary tank

20 / 30

A drop in air pressure below the normal cut-in setting is a sign of what?

None of the above

That the air brake system is malfunctioning or that an abnormal demand is being placed on the system

That the brake system is working as it should

That the brakes are over-heating

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What is the first tank that the compressed air enters called?

Main tank

First tank

Supply tank

Primary tank

22 / 30

What happens after air that is pumped by the air compressor passes through the air dryer?

It sits in the air lines

It goes trough the one-way valve

It builds up

It cools and passes through a drying material

23 / 30

When the air pressure drops to a certain point, what will the governor do?

It will cause the governor to turn off

It will cause the compressor to start pumping air again

A warning buzzer happens

It will cause a warning light to flash

24 / 30

The actual air brake system pressure range must never be higher than...

120 psi

145 psi

135 psi

150 psi

25 / 30

The primary and secondary air tanks are called dual-service tanks, but what else are they called?

Dry tanks

Double tanks

Useful tanks

Wet tanks

26 / 30

What happens if the mixture of moisture and oil that collects in the supply tank passes into the rest of the air brake system?

The engine stalls

It turns off the compressor

It breaks the compressor

It can damage brake components and interfere with the operation of the system

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What is the purpose of the governor?

To monitor how the air is pushed through the lines

To prevent the compressor from producing too much compressed air and to reduce the load on the engine

All of the above

To hold back the air pressure before the brakes get too hot

28 / 30

Air compressors are generally powered directly by the vehicle's engine or by using what?

None of the above

Pushrods

Belts and pulleys

Brackets

29 / 30

Where are the air tanks located?

Within the engine compartment

Behind the compressor

Under or around the frame of the vehicle

In the cab

30 / 30

What does the air that is drawn in by the air compressor contain?

Nothing

Moisture

Dirt

Metal fragments

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