Brakes and Gauges - 3

Question 1

Section 3 focuses on:

Answer 1

Parking brakes/emergency brakes

vehicle gauges

Question 2

Rule 3.1

Parking/Emergency Brake

Answer 2

Yellow push/pull know applies the brakes to all units/combinations
Brakes only used when the vehicle has come to a complete stop or during an emergency, whether the engine is running or not

Question 3

When parking the driver must:

Answer 3

Always apply parking brakes when parking

Ensure parking brakes are holding the vehicle from moving before exiting the truck

Question 4

When parking the driver must not:

Answer 4

Use the parking brake to slow or stop vehicle
Use a hand control valve or work brake for parking
Use the parking brake to restrain a vehicle with the engine running and the transmission in a forward or reverse gear
Leave the vehicles transmission in gear when parking

Question 5

When parking truck/tractor and trailer drivers:

Answer 5

Never use the trailer parking brake system alone
Must apply the truck/tractor and trailer parking brake systems together
If the truck is equipped with a trailer brake (spike), it is not to be used as a parking brake

Question 6

Rule 3.2

Vehicle Gauges

Answer 6

Gauges must be checked throughout the day.
Do not operate a vehicle with low air or oil pressure or with high water temperature
If warning signal comes on:
Locate a safe place to stop
Shut the engine off
Call dispatch
Inform dispatch of the problem and have them contact maintenance for direction