Practice question

If a tractor breaks away from a trailer and the supply and control lines pull apart, what should the tractor protection and trailer systems do?

  1. The tractor protection valve closes and the trailer spring brakes apply
  2. The trailer brakes release permanently
  3. The tractor reservoirs drain to zero through the broken lines
  4. The glad hands reconnect automatically

Answer: A — The tractor protection valve closes and the trailer spring brakes apply

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