Practice question

For an Michigan CDL air-brake vehicle, why is it dangerous to operate a CMV with brakes that are even slightly out of adjustment?

It is not dangerous
Each out-of-adjustment brake provides less stopping force, dramatically increasing total stopping distance and increasing the risk of jackknife or runaway
Fuel mileage drops
The compressor runs hot

Answer: B — Each out-of-adjustment brake provides less stopping force, dramatically increasing total stopping distance and increasing the risk of jackknife or runaway

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