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Single-unit air brakes practice quiz

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Single-unit air brakesQuestion 3 of 200
Correct33%1 of 3 answered
Incorrect67%2 of 3 answered

What is the purpose of a pressure-protection valve?

ACut air to non-essential accessories if service pressure falls too lowYour answerCorrect answer
BIncrease the pressure used by air seats
CApply the spring brakes at cut-out
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It preserves service-brake air by cutting accessories off, commonly at a preset 60 to 90 psi. (Guide p. 184)

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