Understand how the brake system works, how to properly inspect the brake system, and how to use brakes correctly.

Improper brake adjustments is the most common reason tractor-trailers are placed out of service. Brake violations in general are among the most common vehicle violations written at the roadside. These defects and failures shouldn’t happen with a well-maintained and regularly inspected vehicle. A professional CMV driver must ensure the brakes are working properly before every trip.

This course is designed to help drivers understand how the brake system works, how to properly inspect the brake system, and how to use brakes correctly so they don’t wear too fast or fail when needed most.

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• Components and Systems
  • Components
  • Parking Brakes
  • Emergency Brakes
  • Service Brakes
  • Wheel Components
• How it Works and How to Use
  • Releasing Parking Brakes
  • Applying the Parking Brakes
  • Applying Service Brakes
  • Air Leak Safety Features
• Inspection
  • Component Inspections
  • System Check

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Explain air brake systems and how they work
• Describe how to inspect the brake system
• Explain how to use brakes correctly to prevent early wear and failure

Approximately 20 minutes

Testing conducted in this online Master Driver: Air Brakes course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Users are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.