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?
- The tractor protection valve closes and the trailer spring brakes apply
- The trailer brakes release permanently
- The tractor reservoirs drain to zero through the broken lines
- The glad hands reconnect automatically
Answer: A — The tractor protection valve closes and the trailer spring brakes apply
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