Q
11. Your truck has a dual air system, and one of the systems loses its pressure. What will happen?
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ABrake drums will not be fully pressurized.
BEither the front or back brake will not be fully operational.
CThe manual slack adjusters of the S-cam brakes will not be set properly.
Detailed Explanation
The correct answer is "Either the front or back brake will not be fully operational.". This is based on federal CDL regulations and safety standards.
Correct Answer: Either the front or back brake will not be fully operational.
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