Practice question

Explain how a modulator valve operates to control trailer spring brakes in a dual-circuit system if a primary system failure occurs.

  1. It completely isolates the trailer spring brakes so they cannot apply
  2. It routes service brake control pressure to release the trailer spring brakes gradually, allowing the driver to control deceleration
  3. It increases compressor output to bypass the primary circuit leak
  4. It switches the trailer service brakes to hydraulic operation automatically

Answer: B — It routes service brake control pressure to release the trailer spring brakes gradually, allowing the driver to control deceleration

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