Practice question
On the New Jersey CDL Air Brakes knowledge test, what is the purpose of the anti-compounding (modulator) valve in a dual air brake system?
- It increases compressor speed
- It prevents the service brakes and spring brakes from being applied at the same time, which could damage components or cause severe lockup
- It cools the brake chambers
- It bleeds the wet tank automatically
Answer: B — It prevents the service brakes and spring brakes from being applied at the same time, which could damage components or cause severe lockup
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