Practice question

Why is it dangerous to exhaust the air from the air tanks too quickly by rapidly pumping (feathering) the brakes?

  1. It will damage the air compressor crankshaft
  2. It can cause air pressure to drop below the safe operating level, triggering the emergency spring brakes
  3. It leads to engine overheating
  4. It will blow out the trailer lights

Answer: B — It can cause air pressure to drop below the safe operating level, triggering the emergency spring brakes

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