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I've got Air Brake Ontario MTO test sheets w/ answers.
Might not do you any good as BC testing probably not same as ON.
Just remember,
- You are driving a YELLOW tractor with a RED trailer.
(this will assist you with the in-cab air valves to remember which operates which while you are learning)
(push in to active brakes and pull out to apply brakes)
Pulling them out, releases all the air thus not able to hold the spring back which operates the cam shaft that moves the brake shoes. It needs air, to release the brakes as in shoes away from drum. (consider it the parking brake)
Once air (valves pushed in) is into the system and brakes are released, the vehicle can begin to roll, it will then use the service line (foot pedal) to apply air in increments to adjust braking power. Use too much and you loose brakes if air pump can't keep up.
Never get out of the tractor without pulling the Yellow valve out !!!
You Pull the YELLOW to dump all the air and the Parking brakes on the tractor slam on.
You only ever need to dump the RED valve when your getting off the trailer,
it should not be used as a parking brake. Only pull the RED when you plan to disconnect from the trailer, other then that, it's always YELLOW only, even when parking overnight.
Push IN to charge = GO
Pull OUT to release = PARK
~ all else fails, open drivers door and jump out
Ask your instructor if he'll teach you how to
slip shift a manual 10 or 13 speed before teaching you how to double clutch, makes life so much easier when you understand rev matching. Ministry testing will have you demonstrate double clutching techniques cuz they are idiots. You'll go on to slip shift and only use clutch to come to complete stop and get going again. Once going you'll not need no clutch. Takes a bit of getting it perfect but if you can't find it just grind it, make a new gear! LOL no!
Let me know when you get into it, I can help ya out a bit.
Oh and they'll start you out bob-tailing (no trailer) around traffic in the beginning, it'll be a bitch for sure. Once the trailer goes on it will feel and co-operate 10 times better. it needs the weight on the fifth wheel to ride nicely. Despite air bags, with no trailer on, it will drive like a Fn tank banging and slapping all the rears into every single bump and pot hole.
Backing a trailer into tight spots is something you need to do and learn by means of repetition. It'll feel and look all messed up and then one day it just comes. Practice makes perfect. Some get it right away, some completely can't muster this concept and usually end up getting their asses beat in a USA truck stop for taking another guys front end off.
Pay attention to Hours of Service regulations as well as weight distribution, max allowances and bridge requirements.
Then go night time Moose hunting in the back woods on the Trans Canada Hwy.
^ this is where shit gets real up head, trust me!
oh the fun of it all ....
... good luck!
Wait till you try going downhill during icy conditions with a heavy load. Always a good time for sure!
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