Each time you drive a vehicle with air brakes, you must make sure that there are no defects and that the vehicle complies with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act and regulations. This chapter describes the inspection procedure you must follow. It also prepares you for the Ministry of Transportation air brake endorsement practical examination.
In this chapter
- Secure the vehicle before you start
- Testing low air pressure warning devices
- Testing air pressure build-up time
- Testing air compressor governor settings
- Testing system air loss rate
- Testing a tractor (towing vehicle) protection valve
- Testing the automatic application of the trailer spring brakes
- Testing the spring (parking and emergency) brakes
- Testing the air tank drain valves
- Key points to remember
