Practice question

Under the NJ MVC Commercial Driver License Manual air-brakes section, what does the term 'compounding' refer to in air brake systems, and why is it bad?

  1. Combining tires
  2. Applying both service air brakes and spring parking brakes at the same time — total force can exceed component limits and damage chambers and slack adjusters
  3. Drying the air
  4. Compressing fuel

Answer: B — Applying both service air brakes and spring parking brakes at the same time — total force can exceed component limits and damage chambers and slack adjusters

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