Practice question

A driver makes a 20 psi foot-valve application on a tractor-trailer. Assuming normal operation, what pressure signal should the trailer relay system receive?

  1. Approximately the same 20 psi control signal
  2. Full 125 psi regardless of pedal position
  3. Zero psi because only the tractor brakes apply from the foot valve
  4. 150 psi from the safety valve

Answer: A — Approximately the same 20 psi control signal

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