ON Air Brake Test 8
- Perfect for first-time and renewal commercial applicants, and those adding endorsements
- Based on 2024 ON commercial driver's licence manual
- Triple-checked for accuracy
- Updated for June 2024
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Step right up for Ontario Commercial Air Brake Test 8. This practice exam is your key to understanding air pressure systems. Featuring 50 detailed questions, our test offers an in-depth review of all the topics you can expect on the official test. Be ready; be prepared.
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List of questions (classic view)
- To prevent all of the air in the tractor from being lost, the trailer air supply valve
- Which of the following elements does not belong to disc air brakes?
- What is the term for the condition in which braking force diminishes due to brake parts heating up, requiring more force on the pedal?
- If the speed of your vehicle is doubled, how will the braking distance be affected?
- If you double both your vehicle's weight and speed, by how much will the stopping distance increase?
- Is it commonplace to utilize full brake capacity under normal conditions?
- Is it possible to tow trailers equipped with spring brake priority without waiting for service brake air tanks to be filled?
- Identify the foundation brake system that is not typically found.
- What are the immediate effects when a wheel locks and tire skidding takes place?
- How does the braking distance change if the vehicle's weight is doubled?
- How often are vehicles with air brakes required to be inspected according to the Ontario Highway Traffic Act and regulations?
- Where are the major components of the 'S' cam brake system located?
- What does it mean if pushrod stroke exceeds the adjustment limit?
- When looking at disc brakes, the brake rotor is only partly visible due to being covered by the wheel, brake caliper and what else?
- What is the primary function of anti-lock braking systems (ABS)?
- What happens to the brake force at a wheel if pushrod stroke becomes excessive?
- Is it possible for brake temperatures to reach levels that can cause damage to brake components?
- Which of the following components of an S-cam drum brake are internal to the drum brake?
- What is the primary concern if your vehicle is overloaded?
- Which component controls the tractor protection valve?
- Air pressure in the trailer may drop for which of the following reasons?
- Can an air brake system be engineered to function with multiple types of foundation brake subsystems, even within the same vehicle?
- In wedge brakes, the stroke of the brake chamber pushrod slides a wedge between the brake shoes, forcing them in which direction?
- Which of the following is not a part of an S-cam drum brake?
- Which of the following does not affect how well your vehicle's brakes operate?
- Your vehicle's ability to stop will be reduced in all of these situations EXCEPT
- What role does the brake spider in an air brake system play?
- Under normal driving conditions, are you likely to notice a minor loss in braking capability?
- Which of these factors ensures that the brake chamber always exerts the necessary force?
- Which of these methods can help you pinpoint a leak in the air hoses?
- For a belt-driven air compressor, which of these should be checked?
- For inspecting the air brake system, you may be required to wear all this safety equipment EXCEPT
- What is the effective length of the slack adjuster?
- How can you find out quickly whether your truck's or bus's ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) has failed?
- In the case of a wheel problem, which substance might come into contact with the brake lining?
- Why must each axle end have the same air brake chamber size?
- What constitutes a risk when the brake lining becomes overly worn?
- Besides assessing the tanks, what other elements should be verified?
- Which aspect does not signify a brake lining defect?
- What's the usual method for detecting air leaks in brake chambers?
- When inspecting an air brake chamber, look for all the following defects EXCEPT
- Where should the brake-shoe lining be positioned for effective braking?
- For a belt-driven air compressor, the belt should
- What key benefit does the ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) provide?
- If an error occurs in an ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), is normal brake functionality preserved?
- Aside from visual checks, how else should air tank attachment security be confirmed?
- How do slack adjusters act as levers?
- Under normal driving conditions and on dry, clean roads, is there a difference in operation between vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes and those without?
- Which statement is false when inspecting the air compressor?
- When should wheel chocks or blocks be used?