Practice question

Before driving a vehicle with air brakes, why should you let pressure build to the normal operating range?

  1. Air pressure is needed to release spring brakes and operate service brakes reliably
  2. The engine cannot start until the tanks are full
  3. The ABS system charges the fuel injectors
  4. Brake drums must be filled with compressed air

Answer: A — Air pressure is needed to release spring brakes and operate service brakes reliably

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