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Single-unit air brakesQuestion 10 of 200
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Below the holdback point, what pressure does an automatic front-wheel limiting valve deliver to steering-axle brakes?

AExactly half of reservoir pressure
BFull reservoir pressureYour answer
CNo application pressureCorrect answer
DSafety-valve pressure
Incorrect.

At very low applications, the automatic limiting valve holds steering-brake pressure at zero until the five- to 15-psi holdback point is exceeded. (Guide pp. 182-183)

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