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PARKINSON COACH LINES 2000 INC. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT. Training doesn't cost, it pays Presented By: Edouard Colonerus. Welcome/Orientation Program Introduction. Available Time: 2 hour. WELCOME. My Name is: Edouard Colonerus Qualifications: Driver Trainer
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PARKINSON COACH LINES 2000 INC.AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT Training doesn't cost, it pays Presented By: Edouard Colonerus AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
Welcome/OrientationProgram Introduction • Available Time: 2 hour
WELCOME My Name is: Edouard Colonerus Qualifications: Driver Trainer WHMIS Instructor Defensive Driving Instructor First Aid Instructor Transportation Ergonomics Experience: 5 Years AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
Insight Of The Day "The person interested in success has to learn to view failure as a healthy, inevitable part of the process of getting to the top." AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
Parkinson Coach Lines Edouard Colonerus AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THIS WORKSHOP 1. This session belongs to YOU and its success rests largely with you. 2. Enter the discussions ENTHUSIASTICALLY. 3. GIVE FREELY of your experience. 4. CONFINE your discussion to the topic at hand. 5. Say what you THINK. 6. Only ONE PERSON should talk at a time. Avoid private conversation while someone else is speaking. 7. BE PATIENT with other members. 8. APPRECIATE the other person’s point of view. Return To Work Program
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 1.Brakes convert the energy of a moving vehicle into: • A. water. • B. compressed air. • C. heat. • D. noise. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 2. Air compressors are powered directly by the engine or by using: • A. belts and pulleys. • B. brackets and supports. • C. chains and sprockets. • D. belts and chains. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 3. The compressed air in an air brake system is stored in: • A. the vehicle's air tanks. • B. the air compressor governor. • C. the brake chambers. • D. the air lines and valves. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 4. Alcohol evaporators may be used to: • A. add water to the air brake system to prevent freezing. • B. heat the air brake system to help prevent freezing. • C. help prevent moisture in the air brake system from freezing. • D. remove water vapor from the air brake system. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 5. When a spring brake chamber has been disabled by a ’caging bolt’ or other mechanism: • A. it looks the same to a driver. • B. the spring brake will still apply. • C. the service brake will not apply. • D. the spring brake will not apply. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 6. Trailer couplers or 'gladhands' are usually: • A. painted the same colour as the vehicle. • B. cross-connected when colours are matched. • C. yellow and black to avoid cross-connection. • D. colour matched and designed to prevent cross-connection. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 7. Brake fade can result from: • A. high brake temperatures. • B. high air compressor temperature. • C. high air brake system pressure. • D. driving at high altitudes. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 8. When inspecting brake drums and rotors, the driver must look for: • A. brake calipers or rotors that are not the same colour. • B. broken or cracked brake drums or rotors. • C. brake drums or shoes that are not the correct size. • D. square ports and markings. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 9. When inspecting the air compressor, the driver must look for: • A. insecure mounting bracket or fasteners. • B. improper governor setting. • C. loose air tank brackets or fasteners. • D. all of the above. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 10. An air compressor governor should cut-in approximately 138 to 173 kPa (20 to 25 psi) • A. below cut-out pressure setting. • B. above cut-in pressure setting. • C. above cut-out pressure setting. • D. below cut-in pressure setting. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 11. The air loss rate on a single vehicle (bus, tractor or truck) must not exeed: • A. 21 kPa (3 psi) per minute. • B. 41 kPa (6 psi) per minute. • C. 55 kPa (8 psi) per minute. • D. 7 kPa (1 psi) per minute. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 12. When an air brake system is defective you must: • A. drive the vehicle slowly on the highway. • B. drive the vehicle to the nearest service station. • C. drive the vehicle back to the terminal. • D. not drive or operate the vehicle on any road or highway. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 13. A reliable method for inspecting brake adjustment on a brake having an exposed pushrod is: • A. measuring the applied pushrod stroke. • B. checking air pressure drop on brake application. • C. checking for a 90-degree angle when brakes are applied. • D. rolling the vehicle forward and applying the brakes. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 14. When measuring the applied pushrod stroke on brakes having exposed pushrods, air pressure must be between: • A. 690 and 828 kPa (100 and 120 psi). • B. 621 and 690 kPa (90 and 1 00 psi). • C. 690 and 932 kPa (1 00 and 135 psi). • D. 414 and 828 kPa ( 60 and 120 psi). AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 15 . Hydraulic brake systems use: • A. steam. • B. compressed air. • C. water. • D. brake fluid. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 16. Air compressors are mounted directly onto the engine or by using: • A. pulleys. • B. brackets and fasteners. • C. sprockets. • D. belts and chains. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 17. Air tanks must be drained regularly because: • A. this is where moisture and oil collect. • B. tanks will develop too much pressure. • C. tanks will overheat. • D. this is where primary and secondary air collect. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 18. The brake pedal in an air brake system is used to: • A. apply vehicle spring brakes. • B. raise and lower air brake system pressure. • C. apply vehicle service brakes. • D. apply trailer service brakes only. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 19. A spring brake control valve is normally: • A. located in the same position in all commercial vehicles. • B. pulled to release and pushed to apply the service brakes. • C. a toggle-type valve located in the same position in all vehicles. • D.. a push/pull type valve located near the driver. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 20. When trailer couplers or 'gladhands' are cross-connected: • A. trailer service and spring brakes will function correctly. • B. the trailer spring brakes will release and function correctly. • C. trailer service and spring brakes will not function correctly. • D. trailer service brakes will function correctly. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 21. A vehicle's brakes must do more work when: • A the vehicle carries less weight. • B the vehicle goes slower. • C the vehicle carries more weight. • D. all of the above. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 22. When brake chamber pushrod stroke exceeds the adjustment limit: • A. the spring brakes will still work normally. • B. vehicle stopping distances become shorter. • C. vehicle braking capacity will increase. • D. braking ability is reduced. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 23. Air brake systems must comply with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act and regulations: • A. only when the vehicle is being tested. • B. only during an annual safety inspection. • C. only when they are inspected by enforcement personnel. • D. at all times when being driven or operated on any road or highway AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 24. When conducting an inspection of the air brake system, the vehicle should be parked securely on a: • A. hill with the wheels turned toward the curb. • B. level surface and in any location. • C. hill with the wheels turned away from the curb. • D. level surface and in a safe location. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 25. When inspecting the foundation brake components, the driver must look for: • A. brake lining that is not against the drum when brakes are applied. • B. brake lining that is too thin or cracked. • C. grease or oil on the brake lining. • D. all of the above. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 26 When inspecting visible air brake hoses and tubes, the driver must check for: • A. audible air leak. • B. damaged or worn air line. • C. improper fitting used to connect or repair an air line. • D. all of the above. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 27. To test the low air warning device, the ignition switch must be turned on and air pressure must be: • A. raised from the normal operating range until the device activates. • B. raised from zero until the device de-activates. • C. reduced from the normal operating range until the device activates. • D. reduced from 414 kPa (60 psi) until the device de-activates. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 28. Air compressor cut-in pressure must never be less than: • A. 414 kPa (60 psi). • B. 828 kPa (120 psi). • C. 552 kPa (80 psi). • D. 932 kPa (1 35 psi). AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 29. The air loss rate on a towing vehicle with two or more trailers must not exceed: • A. 28 kPa (4 psi) per minute. • B. 41 kPa (6 psi) Far minute. • C. 55 kPa (8 psi) per minute. • D. 7 kPa (1 psi) per minute. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 30. When a driver finds a brake that is out of adjustment: • A. the vehicle must not be dirven or operated on any road or highway. • B. it must be corrected before entering an inspection station. • C. it must be corrected at the next annual inspection. • D. it must be corrected the next time the vehicle is serviced. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 31. Drivers who are certified to re-adjust air brakes may do so on: • A. all commercial vehicles. • B. vehicles with manual slack adjusters. • C. vehicles with automatic slack adjusters. • D. trucks, tractors and buses only. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 32 . The brake systems on most large commercial vehicles use: • A. compressed air to apply the brakes. • B. steam to apply the brakes. • C. water to apply the brakes. • D. brake fluid to apply the brakes. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 33. A governor controls air compressor: • A. temperature. • B. speed and pressure. • C. cut-in and cut-out pressures. • D. temperature and speed. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 34. To check the air pressure in a vehicle's air brake system, a driver: • A. reads the gauges on the instrument panel. • B. makes a full brake application. • C. operates the engine at fast idle. • D. waits for governor cut-out. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 35. Manually-operated front wheel limiting valves are: • A. used to reduce the force of the service brakes on the front steering axle. • B. only found on new vehicles to disable front steering axle brakes. • C. used to limit the number of times that brakes can be applied. • D. - used to reduce the brake force on trailer axle brakes. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 36. When air brake system pressure drops below 414 kPa (60 psi) the spring brakes: • A. will automatically release. • B. will automatically apply. • C. must be manually applied. • D. must be manually released. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 37. The trailer hand valve is used to: • A. release the trailer spring brakes. • B. apply the trailer spring brakes. • C. release the towing vehicle spring brakes. • D. apply the trailer service brakes. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 38. Using anti-lock braking systems (ABS) to prevent the wheels from locking: • A. causes the brakes to go out of adjustment more easily. • B. helps maintain steering control during emergency braking. • C. causes poor steering and directional stability in all driving situations. • D. can cause loss of steering control. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 39. Anti-lock braking systems (ABS) use warning indicator lights to indicate: • A. the system temperature. • B. malfunctions of the system. • C. wheel skidding. • D. none of the above. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 40. To prevent vehicle movement during an inspection of the air brake system, a driver should use: • A. the service brakes. • B. the spring brakes. • C. wheel chocks or blocks. • D. the brake pedal. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 41. When inspecting the brake chambers, the driver must look for: • A. air leaks, cracks and manufactured holes. • B. manufactured air leaks and cracks. • C. contaminated brake lining. • D. air leaks, cracks and non-manufactured holes. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 42. When inspecting the air tanks, the driver must look for: • A. loose air compressor governor. • B. improperly spliced air line. • C. insecurely mounted air tank. • D. none of the above. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 43. The low air warning device must activate before air pressure drops to: • A. 621 kPa (90 psi). • B. 518 kPa (75 psi). • C. 380 kPa (55 psi). • D. 31 1 kPa (45 psi). AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT
AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT • 44. A properly functioning air brake system: • A. will lose air at a noticeable rate. • S. has many noticeable air leaks. • C. will lose air at a noticeable rate when the engine is not running. • D. should not have any noticeable air leaks. AIR BRAKE ENDORSMENT