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Single-unit air brakesQuestion 15 of 200
Correct20%3 of 15 answered
Incorrect80%12 of 15 answered

What does the guide identify as a more common cause of brake failures and runaways than an air-system failure?

AUsing a clean compressor intake filterYour answer
BKeeping reservoirs properly drained
CMaintaining correct pushrod stroke
DPoor routine maintenance or failure to check the brakes dailyCorrect answer
Incorrect.

The guide attributes most brake failures and runaways to inadequate maintenance or daily inspection rather than failure of the air supply system. (Guide p. 189)

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