New Jersey Air Brakes Practice Test

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What may happen if you repeatedly partially increase and press the brake pedal?

Increased fuel consumption
A loss of air brake pressure
Enhanced braking efficiency
Overheating the brake system

The correct answer is: A loss of air brake pressure

Repeatedly partially increasing and pressing the brake pedal can lead to a loss of air brake pressure. This occurs because the air brake system relies on compressed air to function effectively. When the brake pedal is partially applied, it can create a situation where the air pressure is not fully utilized, potentially causing a drop in the available air pressure for braking. Over time, this can lead to inadequate braking performance due to insufficient air pressure to operate the brake components properly. Addressing the other options, increased fuel consumption may occur in some instances when braking excessively, but it is not directly related to partial pedal application. Enhanced braking efficiency is unlikely because ineffective usage of the brake system can diminish overall performance. Lastly, while overheating can occur if brakes are excessively applied without proper cooling periods, merely pressing the pedal partially would not typically lead to overheating, as this action would not apply enough force to generate significant heat in the brake components.