Practice question
If the tractor protection valve fails to close when trailer supply pressure drops below 20 psi, what is the primary risk?
- The trailer spring brakes will cage themselves automatically
- The tractor's air supply will vent to the atmosphere, causing complete loss of tractor braking
- The governor will fail to cut out the compressor
- The vehicle's fuel consumption will increase dramatically
Answer: B — The tractor's air supply will vent to the atmosphere, causing complete loss of tractor braking
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